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Nicole Olea

Nicole Olea is a staff reporter for The Catholic Standard, the official newspaper of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington. She covers local Church news, faith-based features, and stories of witness from across the Archdiocese. She is passionate about telling stories that highlight the beauty of Catholic life, the dignity of every person, and the work of the Church in the world. Nicole lives in Southern Maryland with her family.

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