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Bret Thoman, OFS
Bret Thoman, OFS, is an author, professional translator, pilgrimage/travel organizer, pilot, husband, and father of two. He created and runs St. Francis Pilgrimages where he organizes and accompanies pilgrimages to Italy and elsewhere in the Catholic tradition.