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Journey in Ministry: Dr. Mary Dumm

Category: Video
Tags: liturgy, ministry, prayer

In this video, Dr. Mary Dumm shares some of her personal journey in ministry, from finding solace in prayer during difficult childhood years to embracing the beauty and the power of liturgy and ritual in bringing us closer to God.

Mary Dumm, D.Min, is a founding board member of CLEF and the pastoral associate at St. Blase Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Additionally, she teaches at Siena Heights University and SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary.

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