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Fr. Steven Arisman at the altar of St. Francis Solanus Church
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Ask about Church teaching, the sacraments, prayer, Scripture, or something you've always wondered about. Everyone is welcome to ask, parishioner or not.

  1. Send your questionUse the form. Only your name and email are needed so we can reply.
  2. A priest reads itFr. Arisman or Fr. Ken will answer.
  3. You get a personal replyAnswers come by email. Your question stays private unless you say it's OK to share.

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