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The Family that our parish is sponsoring is presently living safely in a refugee camp in Jordan. Because the government has made Syrian families who are in danger a priority, the application of this family’s visa is not being processed very quickly. We are still expecting their arrival. All those who are saving furniture and household goods for their arrival are thanked for their patience. Please stay tuned for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Family that our parish is sponsoring is presently living safely in a refugee camp in Jordan. 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