[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 65 (Friday, April 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E815]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                CONGRATULATIONS TO REV. JOSPHTAN T. PHAM

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, April 6, 1995
  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rev. Josphtan T. Pham 
on the silver jubilee of his ordination to the holy priesthood. In this 
often all too materialistic and selfish society, it is reassuring to 
see that there are still those who dedicate their lives to serve 
others. Reverend Pham is a resident at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel 
Church located in Long Island City in the Seventh Congressional 
District of New York, which I have the pleasure of representing.
  On September 15, 1944, Reverend Pham was born in North Vietnam where 
he lived until he was 10. Soon after, he moved to South Vietnam as a 
refugee. He entered St. Paul's Minor Seminary located in Saigon in 
1957. In 1963, Reverend Pham entered St. Joseph's Major Seminary where 
he studied philosophy and theology.
  Mr. Speaker, on April 30, 1970, Reverend Pham was ordained a priest 
in his home parish. In the autumn of that same year, he was sent to 
Rome to study canon law. Five years later, in 1975, he was awarded a 
doctorate degree in canon law by the Urbanianum University in Rome.
  One year later, in 1976, Reverend Pham began his life in New York in 
the diocese of Brooklyn. While in New York, he continues to touch the 
lives of so many people not only as a priest, but a friend and 
confidant. In addition, he has been active in the Vietnamese community, 
helping out with issues pertaining to migration and refugees
  Mr. Speaker, in 1978, Reverend Pham was transferred to the parish of 
St. Jua of Brooklyn as a parochial vicar. Today, he is settled at the 
parish of Our Lady of Mount Caramel where he has resided since 1983. In 
1984, he was incardinated to the diocese of Brooklyn.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in commending Reverend Pham 
on this special day. He has led an outstanding life of service and 
devotion not only to his church, but to his community as well. I want 
to take this opportunity to let Reverend Pham know the community he 
serves is most grateful for his friendship and service.


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