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Tribal deacons ordained
JUNE 5, 2001 Three Tohono O'odham Nation men have been ordained as Roman Catholic deacons, the first ever for the Arizona tribe. About 85 percent of tribal members are Catholic. Church ceremonies blend traditional Tohono O'odham culture with Catholic practices. Get the Story:
Indian Deacons Bring Change to Reservation (AP 6/5)