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Little Flowers girls meet with Poor Clares

Last Updated on Friday, 18 May 2012 10:49 18 May 2012

051812-little-flowers-poor-clares CHARLOTTE —Girls in a Little Flowers group headed by Molly Beckert had a field trip with the Poor Clares this week.

"It's a neat group of girls from a variety of parishes and schools," Beckert said.

The girls attend St. Patrick Cathedral, St. Ann and St. Matthew churches.

— Provided by Molly Beckert

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