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First Mass held at Fort Myers Beach church four years after Hurricane Ian
Original: First Mass held at Fort Myers Beach church four years after Hurricane Ian made landfall
A Catholic church at Fort Myers Beach, Florida has held its first Mass since Hurricane Ian made landfall there four years ago. The 2022 hurricane devastated the barrier island, badly damaging the church and forcing the congregation to worship elsewhere. The service marks a symbolic milestone in the community's long recovery, and residents are expressing relief and gratitude at finally being able to gather for worship on the site again.
Why now: The community's recovery from Hurricane Ian is a continuing local story, and the first service in four years is an emotional milestone.
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- First Mass held at Fort Myers Beach church four years after Hurricane Ian made landfall · Gulf Coast News and Weather
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