[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 76 (Tuesday, June 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
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                   IN HONOR OF FATHER JOHN J. CREGAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate and honor Father 
John J. Cregan on his Fortieth Anniversary of Ordination, this third 
day of June, 2001.
  Father Cregan has a long and distinguished history in Cleveland. Bom 
on the second of June, 1935, Father Cregan went to St. Vincent de Paul 
grade school, and later graduated from Saint Ignatius High School. 
After attending St. Meinrad Minor Seminary, Cregan was ordained at 
Saint John Cathedral by Auxiliary Bishop Floyd Begin on May 20, 1961.
  After ordination, Father Cregan reached out to the Cleveland and 
world communities in countless ways. His love and spirituality led him 
to St. Joseph, Blessed Sacrament, and Saint Thomas More where he served 
selflessly as Assistant Pastor. In 1987, Father Cregan began preaching 
at Our Lady of Angels Church where he still spreads the Word today.
  Father Cregan's joy and strong faith is apparent after listening to 
any of his sermons. His kind-spirit and good-nature has brought 
countless people to his church. His dedication, generosity, and love to 
his members is like no other; he truly cares for all people. We, as a 
community, are blessed to have people like Father Cregan in our 
neighborhood.
  Mr. Speaker, Father Cregan has served his community selflessly. His 
love and talent has led him to numerous churches in the Cleveland area 
where he has shared his faith. Please join me in celebration and 
recognition of Father John J. Cregan on his Fortieth Anniversary of 
Ordination.

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