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St. John Vianney

August 4

Jean-Baptiste Marie Vianney (died 1859) is also known as the "Curé of Ars," because he was pastor of that village in France. He was a compassionate confessor and spiritual counselor and is the patron of priests and parish clergy.

Take an interesting tour of the village of Ars, where St. John Vianney lived. See his actual home.

 

 

 

 

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