[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 33 (Thursday, March 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E291]
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  RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF 
                                SYRACUSE

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                         HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 125th 
Anniversary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse.
  Presided over by Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, the Diocese has been a 
beacon of hope and sanctuary for all those seeking assistance in the 
Greater Syracuse area.
  The diocese has 133 parishes, 9 missions, and 3 devotional chapels. 
In addition, the diocese has three Catholic hospitals that assist 
650,000. There are people and seven special centers for social services 
assisting over 100,000 people. The Catholic Diocese oversees 42 
residential facilities that care for the disabled, 24 Catholic schools, 
and 264 offices. Overall, the diocese employs approximately 3,000 
people.
  Today, churches, schools, and community organizations of the Diocese 
serve much more than the Catholic population. The outreach programs 
established by parishes across seven counties in Central New York reach 
out to people of all beliefs and walks of life.
  In 125 years, the dedicated volunteers and clergymen of the Diocese 
of Syracuse have not stopped spreading the universal messages of peace 
and goodwill. I commend the members of the Diocese for holding to their 
founding principles of Faith, Hope, and Charity for all. I congratulate 
the Diocese of Syracuse on their 125th Anniversary and I thank them all 
for their good works.

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