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Sister Margaret Smyth, the Executive Director and founder of the North Fork Spanish Apostolate in Riverhead, NY, has helped thousands of immigrants navigate the immigration process and build a new life on Long Island.
Speakers: Sister Margaret Smyth
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Source: Odyssey Impact
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