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Catholic Sentinel: 'Untiring in zeal'

Posted By | Raeann Boero

Former Catholic Charities board member, Mike Whitney, is an exemplary parishioner. In addition to serving on Catholic Charities board for 6 years, he served on the board of Catholic Community Services of Lane County for 12 years. Mike began his Catholic journey shortly after marrying his wife, Kay, and joining the Eugene police force.

Father Mark Bentz, pastor of St. Alice, shared “Mike wants whatever will help the parish thrive, even if it isn’t his idea or preference. He also puts his whole heart into anything he does for the church.”

Read the full article: https://catholicsentinel.org/Content/Faith-Spirituality/Living-Faith/Article/-Untiring-in-zeal-/4/29/46229

 

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