REV. BURKE HELPS PROMOTE READING
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April 3, 2025

REV. BURKE HELPS PROMOTE READING

The Rev. Tom Burke, pastor of Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish in Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro, was the guest reader at Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in White Oak as part of the school’s “Battle of the Books.” Father Tom read “The Mitten” and “The Big Cheese” to the students. The youngsters voted for their favorite and “The Big Cheese” won. Submitted

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