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Welcome to St Augustine Parish A multi-racial faith community, rooted in the African-American tradition

Bishop Rhoades visits St. Augustine Parish to celebrate the parish's 90th Anniversary.

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Saint Augustine Parish

1501 W. Washington St | South Bend, Indiana

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