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Episode 375: The Priest Who Bought a School Bus and Drove It: The Story of Fr. Charles R. Carroll
Why would a Catholic priest buy a school bus and drive it himself?
In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney introduces listeners to Fr. Charles R. Carroll, a beloved West Virginia priest whose extraordinary ministry left a lasting impression on generations of Catholics.
Fr. Carroll served one parish, six mission churches, a Catholic school, and several mission territories from 1933 until 1980. In places where there were no church buildings, he celebrated Mass in homes, theaters, and even bars. Determined to strengthen Catholic education, he purchased a school bus and personally transported children…
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