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Tom Hennessy sings the praises of Jimmy Breslin's favorite priest:

[Brooklyn's Fr. John Powis] kept his Sunday tradition of having the congregation sing "Happy Birthday" to members celebrating that occasion.

Once when a little girl missed the cue to stand for the song, Powis caught her disappointment, summoned her to the front of the church, and had the congregation sing a second time just for her. Who would not love such a man?

Uncle Di.

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Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor; Opt Mem of Our Lady of Peace (Hawaii)

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Today is the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622), Bishop and Doctor of the Church. St. Francis' ardent love of God and souls, his great kindliness, rare wisdom and sure teaching made him exceptionally influential in bringing about conversions and in guiding souls in the spiritual life. He won back…

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