[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 96 (Thursday, June 26, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF SAINT BONIFACE PARISH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the parish 
community of Saint Boniface Parish, as they celebrate 100 years of 
faith and hope in Cleveland's Westside neighborhood. Throughout the 
past century, Saint Boniface Parish has served as a spiritual refuge--
radiating hope, encouragement, education and faith.
  Father Casimir Reichlin began the ministry of Saint Boniface in 
February of 1903. His visionary focus aimed at educating children 
within the framework of the neighborhood parish has remained as 
significant and impactful today as it was 100 years ago. As Saint 
Boniface Parish was born, so was Saint Boniface School. In 1904, 
Reverend A. M. Seeholzer was named Pastor of Saint Boniface Parish. 
Under the guidance of Father Reichlin, Pastor Seeholzer oversaw the 
construction of a four-room frame building that would serve 
parishioners and students for the next 12 years.
  In March of 1923, parishioners and spiritual leaders of Saint 
Boniface Parish celebrated the grand opening of the new Saint Boniface 
School. The sturdy, two-story brick structure contained 16 classrooms, 
accommodating more than 700 students, in grades kindergarten through 
high school. Today, Saint Boniface School provides preschool, 
kindergarten and first grade instruction.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of every member of Saint Boniface Parish, as they celebrate 100 years 
of fostering faith, hope, enlightenment and love within our Cleveland 
community. Saint Boniface Parish continues its dedication to providing 
educational and spiritual growth, elevating the lives of countless 
children, adults and families within our community.

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