[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 137 (Friday, October 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORY OF MONSIGNOR CASIMIR CIOLEK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 11, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
wonderful man who has served his community selflessly his entire life, 
Monsignor Casimir Ciolek.
  Monsignor Casimir Ciolek has served the spiritual community of 
Cleveland in countless capacities, but most recently served as chaplain 
at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, where he held daily mass. 
Past assignments include the director of the St. Vincent de Paul 
Society in the Cleveland Diocese and also spiritual director for the 
national St. Vincent de Paul Society's Midwest region.
  Monsignor Ciolek attended Cathedral Latin School and John Carroll 
University before entering the St. Mary seminar to become a priest. 
After ordination in 1946, Ciolek was appointed chaplain of Parmadale, 
the first Catholic children's residence of its kind. After a brief 
period of service, he went to the Catholic University of America in 
Washington, D.C. to study social work.
  After moving back to Cleveland in 1957, he was assigned assistant 
director of Catholic Charities, and ten years later was promoted 
director. In 1977 he decided to become pastor of S.S. Peter and Paul 
Church in Garfield Heights, retiring from his post in 1992.
  Monsignor Casimir Ciolek has served selflessly his entire life. His 
dedication and countless contributions to the Cleveland community have 
touched and affected the lives of thousands, and his memory will never 
be forgotten.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the memory of an incredible 
man, pastor, and friend, Monsignor Casimir Ciolek. His warm smile and 
gentle spirit will be remembered by all.

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