[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          A RESOLUTION HONORING MONSIGNOR FELIX S. DIOMARTICH

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following resolution:
  Whereas Monsignor Felix S. Diomartich is the oldest priest in the 
City of Los Angeles and the Sibenik region of Croatia;
  Whereas Monsignor Diomartich was born on November 2, 1914 in Zlarin, 
Croatia making him 100 years old;
  Whereas Monsignor Diomartich is celebrating 77 years of service in 
the priesthood;
  Whereas Monsignor Diomartich began his life's journey at the parish 
of Vodice as the Associate Pastor;
  Whereas Monsignor Diomartich earned two doctorate degrees theology 
and church law at the Gregorian University in Rome, Italy and obtained 
the title of the lawyer of the Sacra Romana Rota;
  Whereas after Monsignor Diomartich came to the United States and 
served at three parishes in the Archdiocese of New York before he was 
invited to serve at St. Anthony Croatian Church in Los Angeles, 
California;
  Whereas Monsignor Diomartich served for 36 years as an administrator 
and as a pastor at St. Anthony Croatian Church;
  Whereas Monsignor Diomartich supported organizations such as the St. 
Ann's Altar Society for Women and the Holy Name Society for Men;
  Whereas Monsignor Diomartich founded two new societies for American-
born young adults called the Anthonians and the St. Anthony's Women's 
Guild;
  Whereas Monsignor Diomartich's other accomplishments at the parish 
include the St. Anthony's Annual Picnic Festival, the building of a new 
rectory, and remodeling and expanding the original parish hall;
  Whereas Pope Paul VI awarded Monsignor Diomartich the title of 
Monsignor in 1978;
  Whereas the Croatian National Association and Foundation awarded 
Monsignor Diomartich with its Lifetime Achievement award in 2008;
  Whereas although Monsignor Diomartich has retired from its 
administration, he continues to reside at the St. Anthony Croatian 
Church, helping with masses and confessions; Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes that Monsignor 
Diomartich through his passion of spreading the word of God, has 
inspired and guided the residents of Los Angeles and has brought unity 
and pride to the Croatian community.

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