[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1025]
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                   IN HONOR OF BISHOP ROGER W. GRIES

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate Bishop 
Roger W. Gries upon being named Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland.
  Bishop Roger W. Gries has served the Cleveland and world communities 
in countless ways. He was originally baptized on April 11, 1937 at Holy 
Trinity Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Early in his education he attended 
Benedictine High School. Upon graduation he attended Saint John's 
University and eventually Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. His 
faith and love then brought him to Saint Joseph Seminary, Blessed 
Sacrament Fathers, in Cleveland, Ohio.
  After ordination in 1963, Bishop Gries served his community in many 
ways. He originally taught at Benedictine High School. However, soon 
thereafter his peers recognized his special gift for education and he 
later served as Assistant Principal, and then Principal. He then served 
as Abbot to the Saint Andrew Abbey from 1981-2001. He still serves 
today at St. Hyacinth Church in Cleveland.
  Bishop Gries' joy and strong faith is apparent after listening to any 
of his sermons. His kind-spirited 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 Bishop Gries in our 
neighborhood.
  Mr. Speaker, Bishop Gries has served his community selflessly. His 
love and talent has led him to numerous churches and schools in the 
Cleveland area where he has shared his faith. Please join me in 
celebration and recognition of Bishop Roger W. Gries on his naming to 
Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland.

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