[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 31 (Thursday, March 11, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E353]
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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

                        Thursday, March 11, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute and recognition of 
Father John J. Cregan, Pastor of Our Lady of Angels Church of 
Cleveland, Ohio, as he is being honored for his significant outreach 
and committed service to the people of our Cleveland community.
  For more than 40 years Father Cregan has served as a spiritual guide, 
healer and beloved mentor and friend to countless families and 
individuals. Since 1968, Father Cregan has served as a dedicated 
advocate of spirituality, faith and counsel to members of our safety 
forces. In his role as Catholic Chaplain for the Cleveland Police 
Department and the Fraternal Order of Police, and as Spiritual Director 
of the Greater Cleveland Police and Fire Society, he continues to 
provide direction, hope and comfort to the men and women who so bravely 
and selflessly serve our community.
  Father Cregan's journey of service to others began with his 
ordination at St. John's Cathedral on May 20, 1961. His kind, 
compassionate and gentle nature has touched the lives of countless 
families and individuals in every parish he has served. For more than 
twenty years, Father Cregan led the congregation at Blessed Sacrament 
Parish, first as Assistant Pastor, then as Pastor. Father Cregan also 
served as Associate Pastor at St. Joseph Parish and St. Thomas More 
Parish. In 1987, Father Cregan was named Pastor of Our Lady of Angels 
Church in Cleveland, where he continues to today--providing solace and 
strength to this parish community.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor, recognition and 
gratitude of Father John J. Cregan, whose compassion, commitment and 
energy continues to create a haven of assistance, hope and renewal for 
every member of Our Lady of Angels parish and for countless members of 
our safety forces. Father Cregan's vision, leadership, and love for 
others brings light, hope and possibility to Cleveland's West Park 
neighborhood, and strengthens our entire community. Today, we express 
our gratitude to Father Cregan for making a difference throughout the 
Cleveland area community.

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