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Invalid baptisms: A Catholic explainer about the facts and the fears 

February 11, 2022 Catholic News Agency 11

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Denver Newsroom, Feb 11, 2022 / 17:19 pm (CNA).
Baptism involves a simple formula: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” The celebrant pours water on the he… […]

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Phoenix priest who botched baptisms for decades apologizes, seeks to make amends

February 7, 2022 Catholic News Agency 6

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Phoenix, Ariz., Feb 7, 2022 / 17:22 pm (CNA).
A Catholic priest in Phoenix has apologized, asked forgiveness, and resigned as parish pastor after a determination that he had failed to baptize… […]

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