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The Bible and a Gallon of Bleach

From: Jen Nathan
Length: 06:04

Religion and politics are two topics your mother told you never to talk about in public - unless you're a customer at Father Peter's laundromat in Portland, Maine. Read the full description.

Default-piece-image-1 Peter Donatelli is an ordained Catholic priest. He also runs his family's laundromat in Portland, Maine. Through his passionate beliefs and awkward sense of humor, Father Peter has created a public space where people actually talk about religion and politics. Some customers love it. Others hate it. But everyone agrees that it's good for the community.

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Piece Description

Peter Donatelli is an ordained Catholic priest. He also runs his family's laundromat in Portland, Maine. Through his passionate beliefs and awkward sense of humor, Father Peter has created a public space where people actually talk about religion and politics. Some customers love it. Others hate it. But everyone agrees that it's good for the community.