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Father Álisson Muryel baptizes former crime member

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A former organized crime member received baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation in a Brazilian prison. Father Álisson Muryel of the Archdiocese of Campo Grande administered the sacraments. The prison is in an area with 11 prisons and nearly 10,000 inmates.

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  1. Aug 5, 4:00 AM Catholic News Agency Former organized crime member receives baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation in Brazilian prison
  2. Aug 5, 4:00 AM Catholic World Report Former organized crime member receives baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation in Brazilian prison

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