[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           HONORING THE WORK OF ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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                            HON. KEVIN YODER

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of St. 
Joseph's Catholic Church in Shawnee, Kansas. This year will mark the 
150th anniversary of the founding of St. Joseph's, and I share in 
celebrating this momentous milestone. St. Joseph's boasts one of 
largest Parishes in the Archdiocese of Kansas City and supports both a 
grade school and an early education center.
  The small frontier town of Shawnee was founded in 1857, and one year 
later St. Joseph's Catholic Church opened its doors to minister to the 
growing and diverse community. Today, 150 years later, St. Joseph's 
continues to play an important role in the health and spiritual lives 
of people in Johnson County. This is a parish dedicated to the 
education of our youth and the well-being of our community, and I can 
only imagine the accomplishments the church will amass in the next 150 
years. I want to acknowledge the dedication of the congregation and 
ministry to spiritual growth, and wish them continued success as they 
share the Good News and meet the ever-changing needs of the 
congregation and surrounding neighborhoods.

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