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Since 2023, Father Mike Murphy has led a gun buyback program with the help of the Baltimore Police Department and with the support of the local archdiocese.
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November 15, 2026, Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ parable in today’s Gospel encourages putting God’s investments in us to the best use we can, even if we fear failing.
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