Mary Bjork and Anabel Ordonez have been named Women of Inspiration at St. Mary Catholic Church. The annual recognition takes place in all parishes in the Rockford Diocese to honor […]
Parishioners at St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock selected two recipients for their 2021 Catholic Women of Inspiration awards. Kriss Liebetrau represents the English-speaking community, while Miriam Castaneda is honored […]
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