[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING ST. CAJETAN PARISH ON ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize St. Cajetan 
Parish, a vibrant Catholic parish on the Southwest Side of Chicago, who 
will celebrate its 90th Anniversary with a Mass on March 4th.
   Father Daniel Murphy was given the task of establishing St. Cajetan 
Parish in what was then the far reaches of Chicago, and the first Mass 
was celebrated on July 3, 1927. A tiny prefabricated frame church was 
soon set up at the corner of 112th and Artesian. From a very humble 
beginning, parish leaders went to work on an intense fundraising and 
building campaign. In 1932, Fr. Meade became pastor and succeeded in 
building a school and rectory, enlarged the Church, and found a place 
to live for the Sinsinawa Dominicans who faithfully taught in the 
school.
   Fr. Sharp, who became pastor in 1943, enlarged the rectory and the 
school, constructed a convent, and built the Church that is in use 
today. Father Schomburg built the new rectory in 1970 and Fathers 
Boyle, Sivore, Burke, Maloney, and Barkemeyer all kept improving and 
building the community of faith. In the early 2000s, the buildings of 
the parish were modernized and improved. In 2005, Fr. Kurucz was 
appointed the 10th Pastor of St. Cajetan and the church was completely 
renovated in 2015.
   St. Cajetan's continued commitment to the Catholic faith and service 
continue to make it a tremendous asset to the community. The parish has 
a Ministry of Care which provides prayer, comfort, and healing to those 
who are unable to physically attend Mass. There is a Special Religious 
Development Ministry for those with disabilities that helps to 
integrate people into the wider community. In addition, St. Cajetan's 
PB & J Ministry works tirelessly to provide meals for the homeless by 
putting together sack lunches for those in need. It is with this in 
mind that we remember all the compassion and care this parish has for 
everyone in the community.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing St. 
Cajetan Parish and congratulating them as they celebrate their 90th 
Anniversary. I am confident that St. Cajetan will continue to be an 
inspiration to all of us through their faith and dedicated service.

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