diff --git a/.changeset/slimy-kids-jam.md b/.changeset/slimy-kids-jam.md
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--- a/.changeset/slimy-kids-jam.md
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@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
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-'@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend': patch
+'@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend': minor
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 Added OpenTelemetry spans for catalog processing