[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 41 (Monday, April 11, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S3411]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    INSTITUTE OF THE MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

 Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, it is with great pride that I 
commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Missionary 
Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus whose assistance to New York's 
Italian community in the late 19th century is a model for immigrant 
outreach. The efforts of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of 
Jesus initiated by the first American citizen saint, Frances Cabrini, 
led the Vatican to name her Patroness of Immigrants.
  From the missionary sisters' first New York initiative, a home for 
destitute Italian orphans that opened in 1889, to the vibrant network 
of schools, hospitals and social service agencies serving immigrants in 
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Illinois, Colorado, Washington 
State and California, as well as New York, the missionary sisters 
brought solace to immigrants in both urban and rural areas, visiting 
them in homes, public hospitals, prisons and mines. Today this enduring 
mission flourishes in 16 nations on six continents where the Cabrinian 
religious institute eases misery, works for justice, and educates new 
generations. The institute's compassionate work cares for AIDS orphans 
in Swaziland and street children in the Philippines, provides health 
and child care and educates young people in Australia, Central and 
South America and the United States.
  Frances Cabrini's legacy can be seen in 21st century New York State 
in Dobbs Ferry at the St. Cabrini Nursing Home and the Cabrini Elder 
Care Consortium. Dobbs Ferry is also home to the Monsignor Terence 
Attridge Adult Day Health Center and Cabrini Immigrant Services. New 
York City is fortunate to have the Cabrini Center for Nursing and 
Rehabilitation, Cabrini Care at Home, Cabrini Immigrant Services, 
Cabrini Hospital, Sister Josephine Tsuei Senior Day Services, Cabrini 
High School, the Cabrini Shrine and the Cabrini Housing Development 
Fund's apartments for the elderly.
  This year the St. Cabrini Nursing Home honors two individuals who 
exemplify the dedication and service of the Cabrinian values--Donna 
McNamara whose efforts were crucial to the creation of Cabrini 
Immigrant Services and Cabrini Care at Home; and James A. Smith, 
longtime board member who has given leadership to the Cabrini Elder 
Care Consortium. I am thankful for the efforts of Ms. McNamara and Mr. 
Smith and for the 125 years of compassion and care that are hallmarks 
of the life of Frances Cabrini and those who continue to serve the 
ideals to which she dedicated her life.

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