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Monsignor James Benavente talks about Santa Marian Kamalen with Tony Lamorena

Written by Paul Charfauros on December 2, 2020

Santa Marian Kamalen also known as Our Lady of Camarin and informally known as Dulce Nombre is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary associated with a carved molave wood and ivory image venerated by the Roman Catholic faithful in Guam as their Patroness. A modified celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception for 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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