[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1829]
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    IN HONOR OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY OF SISTER ANN KILBANE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Sister Ann Kilbane, Pastoral Life Coordinator at St. Colman's Church, 
on the joyous occasion of her Golden Jubilee Anniversary, a ministry of 
faith that reflects a legacy of leadership, activism, instruction and 
unwavering service to others.
  Sister Ann, who is celebrating her 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary, 
currently serves as the Pastoral Life Coordinator for St. Colman 
Church. She began her vocation in service to others as an educator, 
teaching at several area schools, including St. Thomas Aquinas, St. 
Rose, St. Joseph Academy, Our Lady of Angels and St. Clement. From 1967 
to 1977, Sister Ann held the position of treasurer for St. Joseph 
Parish.
  During that time, Sister Ann earned a Master's degree and led the 
effort to establish an outreach center for the people of the St. Colman 
neighborhood. ``Mission in the City'' continues to focus on the needs 
of families and individuals in this west side neighborhood. Sister Ann 
also served as business manager for St. Joseph Academy and finance 
coordinator for NETWORK in Washington, DC. She returned to St. Colman 
in 1994 as finance coordinator and was named Parish Life Coordinator in 
1999.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of the 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary of Sister Ann Kilbane. Her 
vision, leadership, expertise and compassion for others continues to 
uplift the lives of countless families and individuals with the St. 
Colman Parish community, and her concern and activism continues to 
shine light, faith and the hope for a better day within the lives of 
those who are in greatest need, and throughout our entire community.

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