[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 124 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1530]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLEVELAND CATHOLIC CHARITIES

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of Cleveland Catholic Charities.
   Cleveland Catholic Charities was first established by Cleveland 
Diocese's Bishop John Farrelly in 1912 as a response to the failing 
institutions that were designed to assist those in need and Cleveland's 
orphans. Throughout the past century, Cleveland Catholic Charities has 
expanded their services to encompass children, adolescents, families, 
seniors, people with disabilities and the impoverished and homeless. 
Meal delivery, transportation services, adult day activities, substance 
abuse support groups, parenting classes, job placement training, and 
mental health counseling are among a sampling of the programs provided.
   Today, the nearly 2,000 employees of Cleveland Catholic Charities 
work to build a just and compassionate society that respects the 
dignity of every person. Though Cleveland Catholic Charities' impact on 
Northeast Ohioans is immeasurable, in the last year alone 330,000 
people were served, 100,000 emergency services were provided and more 
than three million meals were served.
   The centennial celebration of Cleveland Catholic Charities will be 
held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 and will feature the Inaugural 
Class of the Hall of Hope which includes Bishop John P. Farrelly 
(Bishop of Cleveland 1909-1921); Bishop Charles H. LeBlond (First 
Director of Charity in the Diocese of Cleveland, 1912-1933); Sisters of 
Charity of St. Augustine; Rev. Walter H. Jenne (Secretary for Social 
Concerns in the Diocese of Cleveland, 1980-1994); and J. Thomas Mullen 
(Secretary of Catholic Charities Health and Human Services, 1994-2010). 
Additionally, the event will include a special tribute to the Most 
Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop Emeritus, as the ``Man of the 
Century'' in recognition of his unwavering support of Catholic 
Charities.
   Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the 100th 
anniversary of Cleveland Catholic Charities.

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