[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 186 (Thursday, December 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF THE SISTERS OF SAINT JOSEPH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Sisters of Saint Joseph, and to celebrate over 110 years of faithful 
service to Cleveland and Saint Colman Church.
  Since the Sisters of Saint Joseph arrived in Cleveland in 1886, they 
have been tireless ministers to our most vulnerable neighbors. The 
Sisters founded the East and West Side Catholic Shelters, the West Side 
Catholic Center, Transitional Housing, and Seeds of Literacy, among 
others, in order to serve the poor and marginalized, as well as empower 
people to overcome obstacles.
  As stewards of the health and well-being of the whole person, they 
founded Saint Joseph's Academy to educate Cleveland's young women, as 
well as River's Edge to nurture our spiritual health.
  The Sisters remain committed to peace and justice issues in the 
community and throughout the world, conducting educational workshops 
and hosting trips to promote peaceful resolution to conflict, improve 
ecumenical dialogue, and combat violence and oppression.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring the Sisters 
of Saint Joseph for over 110 years of service to Cleveland and the 
pursuit of peace. As we celebrate the feast of Saint Colman of Cloyne, 
may we all aspire to the dedication and generosity of the Sisters of 
Saint Joseph.

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