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Independent Photo by Tricia Carzoli Dressed in his deacon vestments, Bill Kearley processes out of Mass at St. Mary in August 2022. In the background (from left) are Deacon Bill Johnston, the Rev. Burt Absalon, and Deacon Hans Rokus.

Woodstock’s Bill Kearley to be ordained a priest on May 30 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As he reflects on his life as a Marine, husband, father, caregiver, widower, deacon, […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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