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Photos: Good Shepherd Catholic Church Celebrates Diversity

A Mount Vernon church hosts its 37th annual International Festival.

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Parishioners and guests celebrated diversity at the 37th Annual International Festival at on Labor Day.

Hundreds of people attended the event, which is held annually on Labor Day weekend. This year's festival featured performances from the Arax Armenian Dancers, Mariachi Estrella, Boyle School of Irish Dance, and Kumbia Power.

The International Festival raises money for the Shepherd's Gate grant program, which awards grants to local and national non-profits.

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