[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. HYACINTH CATHOLIC CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the parish community of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, as members and 
leaders celebrate 100 years of faith and hope throughout Cleveland's 
southeast side.
  Throughout the past century, St. Hyacinth Parish has opened wide its 
doors to all who seek spiritual renewal and fellowship. Its ministry 
reaches beyond the parish itself through the numerous members who have 
joined the clergy as a result of the guidance and fulfillment they 
found at St. Hyacinth.
  St. Hyacinth began its ministry as a response to the influx of Polish 
immigrants in the ``Jackowo'' neighborhood. Feeling crowded in the 
existing parish, the residents bought land from the Board of Education 
and have remained at that location since opening in 1906. The newly 
instated Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon will lead the Jubilee Mass at 
the parish in commemoration of the past one hundred years of service 
and in celebration of the next 100 years.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of every past and current member and spiritual leader of St. Hyacinth 
Catholic Church. Despite a growing and changing community, St. Hyacinth 
Catholic Church has consistently provided compassionate spiritual 
direction, in the heart of Cleveland and far beyond.

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