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A group of Catholics interested in starting a church in Smith County celebrated a Mass, followed by a meeting to discuss their plans, at the Carthage United Methodist Church on Thursday, June 24, 2021. It was believed to be the first-ever public Catholic Mass celebrated in Smith County.
Photos by Andy Telli