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Speaking of ... Life as a Missionary Priest
Father Jeff Ethen—an Elk River native and diocesan priest—shares how his background in journalism led him from observing need to serving people directly through priesthood, Hispanic ministry and mission work in places like Guatemala and Venezuela. He recounts learning to take imperfect first steps, from celebrating his first Spanish-launguage Mass to navigating cultural differences and unexpected moments, and reflects on how mission work is rooted in relationship rather than "fixing" poverty. Father Ethen also describes his work with Unbound, a lay-led sponsorship program ithat emphasizes…
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