[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 137 (Wednesday, September 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1704]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   SALUTE TO THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL 
                                RECTORY

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the centennial 
anniversary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rectory.
  In 1896, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rectory was established on 2319 
South Third Street, in South Philadelphia. Our Lady of Mount Carmel 
Rectory has witnessed many changes throughout the years. Our Lady of 
Mount Carmel Rectory has been blessed with 10 pastors since its 
creation including the founding pastor, the Rev. Bernard F. Gallagher, 
to the present pastor, the Rev. Gerald D. Canavan. Today the church 
hosts many organizations to reach out to its parishioners: Catholic 
Youth Organization, Senior Citizens' Club, Parish Choir, Pastoral 
Council. The parish also maintains a grammar school of 457 pupils which 
will lead Our Lady of Mount Carmel into the next century.
  In April 1996, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rectory's parishioners will 
proudly celebrate their 100th anniversary with events beginning in 
October 1995, and lasting through Sunday, April 14, 1996, with a 
concelebrated Mass at which the Most Reverend Anthony J. Bevilacqua, 
Archbishop of Philadelphia will be the main celebrant.
  I hope my colleagues will join me today in wishing Rev. Gerald D. 
Canavan and the congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rectory a very 
happy 100th anniversary. I wish Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rectory the 
very best in its next 100 years of service to the American Catholic 
community in South Philadelphia.


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