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Op-Ed Alert: SXU’s Graziano Marcheschi wrote column on the start of lent in Daily Southtown
Date:03/01/2017
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Saint Xavier University (SXU) Vice President of University Mission and Ministry Graziano Marcheschi recently wrote a column in the Thursday, February 23 issue of the Daily Southtown. In his article, Dr. Marcheschi addressed the important values behind the Catholic Lenten season, which kick-off today. He wrote about how during tried and troubled times, it is vital for members of society to offer love to one another rather than hate.
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