[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 15 (Monday, January 27, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          NOTRE DAME SEMINARY

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, since 1923, the Archdiocese of New 
Orleans has offered a deeper understanding of Catholic theology and 
discipleship through Notre Dame Seminary. In its 90 years, Notre Dame 
Seminary has prepared men for ministerial priesthood in the Roman 
Catholic Church, promoting a spirit of humility, service, and 
sacrifice. In addition, the seminary offers graduate theological 
education programs to deepen the faith of both religious and laity.
  Leaving the seminary, these young men are prepared to become servant 
leaders in their parish communities around the world and to profess the 
life and good works of Christ in their daily lives. Blessed John Paul 
II said, ``The formation of future priests . . . is considered by the 
Church one of the most demanding and important tasks for the future of 
evangelization of humanity.''
  These 90 years are a testament to Notre Dame Seminary's steadfast 
commitment to this demanding and important task. Their stewardship of 
God's grace has blessed our communities, protected the vulnerable, 
comforted the sick, and offered hope to the broken. Men who have 
graduated from Notre Dame Seminary have served our communities in over 
20 dioceses throughout the United States.
  I am grateful for Notre Dame Seminary's leadership in our community 
and throughout the United States and celebrate their 90 years of 
preparing servant leaders for our church.

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