[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E158]
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       IN MEMORY OF THE MOST REVEREND BISHOP MICHAEL F. McAULIFFE

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 15, 2006

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I inform the 
House of the death of the Most Reverend Bishop Michael F. McAuliffe of 
Jefferson City, MO.
  McAuliffe was born on November 22, 1920, in Kansas City, Kansas, son 
of John and Bridget McAuliffe. His education included the St. John High 
School Seminary in Kansas City, St Louis' Preparatory Seminary and the 
Theological College of Catholic University of America in Washington, 
DC. On May 31, 1945, he was ordained a priest. In 1954, he earned a 
doctorate in Sacred Theology.
  He served many parishes and education assignments. One of these 
assignments was superintendent of the diocesan schools in the Kansas 
City area. On July 2, 1969, Pope Paul VI appointed McAuliffe as the 
second Bishop of Jefferson City. He served in this position for 28 
years. During his tenure, he had an active interest in parochial 
education. Approximately 13 years ago, he started the Diocesan 
Excellence in Education Fund.
  McAuliffe retired in 1995, at age 75, but remained the bishop until 
Pope John Paul II appointed the current bishop in 1997.
  Mr. Speaker, the Most Reverend Bishop Michael McAuliffe was a 
valuable leader in both the church and his community. I know the 
members of the House will join me in extending heartfelt condolences to 
his friends and family.

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