[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 16, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 100th ANNIVERSARY OF SS. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN 
                               AUBURN, NY

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2001

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Auburn, 
NY. The congregation gathered to recognize this important milestone 
during a Centennial Jubilee celebration on Sunday, September 30, 2001.
  It was during the pontificate of Pope St. Pius X that the first 
Ukrainian Catholic Bishop was appointed in the United States. An 
occasion such as the Centennial Jubilee was an appropriate time for the 
parish to reaffirm their loyalty to the currently reigning Pope Paul 
VI.
  Many Ukrainian Catholic priests served the Parish during the past 100 
years as visitors, pastors/administrators, assistant pastors, 
missionaries, and substitutes. There were also many parochial projects 
that the pastors directed throughout the years.
  This celebration was a time for reflecting on the love and dedication 
by members of the parish. Gratitude was given to those who devoted time 
and effort toward the well-being of the parish and also those who used 
their talents in special fields for the benefit of the parish.
  On the occasion of its 100th anniversary, it is my honor to recognize 
the people of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church and to 
extend best wishes for many more successful years of faith-based 
ministry to follow.

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