Stretched thin – local priest finds parish doubled

Father Paul Kelly has served Estherville for two years. Recently the Diocese doubled the number of miles and people he serves

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer

Posted 8/10/23

Father Paul Kelly recently celebrated 40 years as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, serving the Diocese of Sioux City. Father Kelly came to Estherville in 2021 to serve Estherville St. …

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Stretched thin – local priest finds parish doubled

Father Paul Kelly has served Estherville for two years. Recently the Diocese doubled the number of miles and people he serves

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