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St. Gregory's Abbey celebrates 150 years
On October 12, 1875, two intrepid monks from the French Benedictine monastery of St. Marie of La Pierre-qui-Vire set foot for the first time in the mission territory entrusted to them.
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Planting seeds of knowledge: Shawnee students learn about Johnny Appleseed
Did you know Johnny Appleseed wasn’t just a tall tale? He was a real man named John Chapman who spread apple seeds across the frontier to help families grow food and build communities. Shawnee Public Schools classrooms joined in the tradition last week with apple pies, apple peeling and lessons about orchards and adventures….