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Softball tournament to help intellectually disabled

A large crowd gathers in Papillion, Neb., for a softball matchup dubbed the "I-80 Collar Series" between priests of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Neb., and the neighbouring Diocese of Lincoln, Neb. CNS photo / Susan Szalewski, Catholic Voice.

A local group that supports people with intellectual disabilities will be giving its all at an annual charity softball tournament. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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