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Bobby Angel

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Bobby Angel grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida and went into the seminary after college.  Ironically, in pursuing the celibate priesthood, he was led to marriage.  He lives in California with his wife, Jackie, and three children.  Bobby is a campus minister and theology teacher at an all-boys Catholic high school.  He likes to write, surf, lift heavy things, and keep his wife well-fed.

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