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This weekend at St. Basil\u2019s Parish in Toronto, Mark Kua made his formal commitment to the Basilian Lay Associates\u2014choosing to live out his faith through prayer, service, and community alongside the Basilian Fathers.<\/div>\n
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Lay Associates are men and women who feel called to share in the Basilian mission while continuing their lives in the world. We\u2019re grateful for Mark\u2019s \u201cyes\u201d and inspired by his journey of faith<\/span>.<\/div>\n
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Please keep him in your prayers as he begins this new chapter.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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