An indulgence which may be gained in any church so designated by the bishop, by all the faithful who after Confession and Holy Communion, visit such churches between noon of August 1, and midnight of August 2, or on the Sunday following. The indulgence is toties quoties and is applicable to the souls in Purgatory.
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