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- ↑ Dea, Micaela. "Pope Francis revives Latin America, Miles Christi Order".
- 1 2 "Miles Christi "Soldier of Christ" | Miles Christi". June 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Fr. Maxwell becomes first U.S.-born man ordained for Miles Christi religious order". Detroit Catholic.
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