[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 132 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           A TRIBUTE TO ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 7, 2007

  Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay special recognition to 
St. Robert Bellarmine Church upon the celebration of its 100th 
anniversary.
  The church was founded as Holy Trinity Parish in 1907 by Father 
Edward Wright. In 1939, the church was remodeled and given its present 
name. The choice of 17th century Italian cardinal St. Robert Bellarmine 
as patron saint reflects the church's modern-day identity as a 
spiritual, educational and charitable institution. St. Robert 
Bellarmine embodied an ideal blend of spirituality, intellect, public 
service and charity. He would certainly be proud of Burbank's St. 
Robert Bellarmine Church, which throughout its 100 years has 
demonstrated a passionate commitment to these same ideals.
  Today, St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church serves the spiritual, 
educational, and charitable needs of its community. Its elementary 
school, as well as Bellarmine Jefferson High School, offers a Christ-
centered learning environment with a challenging curriculum that 
educates students both academically and morally, preparing them for a 
lifetime of service to both God and their communities.
  In addition, St. Robert Bellarmine sponsors and facilitates service-
oriented groups that serve the homeless, the sick, and others in need 
in the Burbank community and beyond by actively engaging in food drives 
and raising charitable funds. Many leaders of St. Robert Bellarmine 
have used their leadership as a means for serving the community. 
Monsignor Martin Cody Keating, for example, served the church for 37 
years after his work as an Army chaplain in World War I. During his 
priesthood, he worked as an advocate for labor and war veterans' 
issues. The current Priests and staff continue this legacy of public 
service today.
  I ask all Members to join me today in honoring St. Robert Bellarmine 
Church upon the celebration of its 100th anniversary. The entire 
community joins me in thanking the parishioners of St. Robert 
Bellarmine Church for their religious, educational, and charitable 
contributions to California's 29th Congressional District.

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