[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E658]
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  REV. EDWARD LISOWSKI CELEBRATES THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS 40TH YEAR OF 
                               ORDINATION

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2004

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 
work of Father Edward Lisowski who is celebrating the 40th anniversary 
of his ordination into the priesthood of the Milwaukee Archdiocese. He 
was ordained by Archbishop William E. Cousins at St. John's Cathedral 
on May 30, 1964.
  Over the years Father Lisowski has served in a variety of capacities 
including Pastor or Associate Pastor for 18 years. He has been a 
Chaplain for 22 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs, serving 
veterans at the Zablocki VA Medical Center and the North Chicago 
Veterans Administration Hospital.
  Father Lisowski has devoted his life to serving parishioners and 
patients of all walks of life and has generously and compassionately 
offered his support and spiritual guidance. A gifted and talented 
speaker and educator he continues to offer his wisdom and comfort to 
all who are in need.
  Born in Cudahy, WI, to Wallace and Victoria Lisowski in 1936 he 
received his first Sacraments at Holy Family Parish in Cudahy 
graduating from the grade school and later graduating from Don Bosco 
High School. He also completed a bachelor of arts in philosophy degree 
from De Sales University, which was followed by 4 years of study of 
Theology at St. Francis Seminary. Father Lisowski was also granted a 
master's degree from Marquette University in 1979. In addition to 
taking extensive and advanced training in Clinical Pastoral Education 
Father Lisowski has distinguished himself by serving on several 
prestigious professional boards and organizations.
  I want to congratulate Father Lisowski on this his 40th anniversary 
of commitment to God and the Catholic Church and extend my best wishes 
to him on this important occasion.

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