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\u2026 A public memorial will be celebrated in the basilica<\/a> on Saturday, June 2, starting at 2:30 p.m for those wishing to come and pay their respects. Fr. McSorley passed away today on the feast of Mary Help of Christians, the Abbey\u2019s patroness. Read more here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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