[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E611]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE CENTENARY OF THE TOLEDO CATHOLIC DIOCESE

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR-

                                of ohio-

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Centenary 
celebration of the Catholic Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. The year long 
celebration began in October of 2009 with a Season of Preparation and 
now moves into its Season of Celebration. The Centenary concludes with 
a Season of Recommitment beginning October 8, 2010 through April 15, 
2011.
  The Toledo Roman Catholic Diocese was established by order of Pope 
Pius X on April 15, 1910. Its first bishop, the Most Reverend Joseph 
Schrembs was installed on October 4, 1911. The Diocese covers nineteen 
counties in Northwest Ohio including Allen, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, 
Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, 
Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot. The 
region is urban, rural, suburban and every variety of ethnicity.
  A century after its founding, the diocese serves 321,516 Catholics in 
128 Parishes. Its services have grown to meet the needs of 21st Century 
Catholic life while adhering to traditional Catholic teaching. Today's 
faithful can look to a spirit of ecumenism, both lay and religious 
pastoral care, and ministries focused on youth, families, those who are 
aging and those who are alone.
  Pope Paul VI said, ``Liturgy is like a strong tree whose beauty is 
derived from the continuous renewal of its leaves, but whose strength 
comes from the old trunk, with solid roots in the ground.'' As the 
Toledo Catholic Diocese has travelled through a century of steadfast 
faith, challenge and opportunity, it has always been the bedrock for 
the faithful of our region. Even as we celebrate the milestone marker 
of 100 years in Christ's service, we look forward to the coming 100 
years with renewed hope and faith.

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