[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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     IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. CLEMENT CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 23, 1997

  Mr. KUCINICH.  Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 75th 
anniversary of St. Clement Church of Lakewood, OH.
  St. Clement Church was founded by Bishop Joseph Schrembs on April 27, 
1922. The church was built by a local construction company with a lot 
of help from parishioners. The church officially opened its doors 
Easter Sunday, 1923. The church opened its school the next year, and 
the Cleveland Sisters of St. Joseph staffed it. By 1931, the parish had 
tripled in size from the original 314 families. A new sanctuary was 
added. In 1947, a convent for 18 sisters was built. St. Clement 
continued to grow, and in 1958, a new school building was built, with 
further expansion in 1965.
  St. Clement has grown with the times. St. Clement School is now 
staffed by lay teachers and a lay principal. The convent was converted 
to Freedom House, a program which helps women who are making strides 
toward recovery. An entrance for the disabled was added in 1982.
  St. Clement has matured through the generosity of its parishioners. A 
new restoration is being financed through the pledges of the 1,300 
families who worship at the church under the direction of the Reverend 
Alfred Winters.
  St. Clement Church has been an integral institution in the city of 
Lakewood from its very beginnings. We are honored to have known it for 
so long, and we look forward to the many great contributions to the 
community St. Clement Church will make into the next millenium.

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