[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 182 (Thursday, November 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2198]
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                 ARCHBISHOP CUCCARESE TO VISIT NEW YORK

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 16, 1995

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the imminent 
arrival in New York of a great leader of the Catholic Church; Msgr. 
Francesco Cuccarese, Archbishop of Pescara-Penne.
  Mr. Speaker, Archbishop Francesco Cuccarese has spent his life in the 
service of God. He was ordained as a priest over 40 years ago, and ever 
since, Archbishop Cuccarese has served the church with faith, 
intelligence, and devotion. His hard work was ultimately recognized 
when he was elected to the Archdiocese of Aceranza in 1979 and was 
consecrated as bishop in that same year.
  In 1987, he was transferred to Caserta, bearing the title of 
``Archbishop.'' In 1990, he was again transferred to the Archdiocese of 
Pescara-Penne.
  Archbishop Cuccarese is well known for his spiritual character. He 
has tremendous knowledge of cultural, theatrical, and sociological 
matters, and has always shown concern for Italian-Americans abroad, 
seeking to further their religious social, and cultural advancement. In 
addition, Archbishop Cuccarese is a noted author, with a string of 
publications to his name which are too numerous to list here.
  Archbishop Cuccarese has, in particular, shown special concern for 
the needy, especially those undergoing health problems. On numerous 
occasions, he has arranged for those requiring complicated or dangerous 
treatment to come to the United States so that they can receive the 
best medical attention possible. He has also worked closely with 
teenagers and young adults who were suffering from alcohol or drug 
abuse, and with juvenile delinquents.
  I am pleased that so eminent a man will be visiting New York to 
further his work and the work of the church, and I ask my colleagues to 
join me in welcoming him to our country.

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