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September 6, 2006 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

On Sunday, August 27th at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Father Robert Schulte baptized Sebastian Gianni Gatto.

He is the son of Gianni Gatto and Heidi (Hanchar) Gatto, Germany. Godparents are Tom and Susie Hanchar, Indianapolis, Indiana.

To the parents and all family members we offer our “congratulations” and ask God’s blessings on each of them.

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