[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 109 (Thursday, June 27, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE SISTERS OF SAINT FRANCIS OF TIFFIN

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2019

  Mr. JORDAN. Madam Speaker, I am honored to commend to the House the 
outstanding work of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Tiffin, Ohio, who 
are marking 150 years of selfless service to others.
  The Tiffin Franciscans were founded by Father Joseph L. Bihn and Mrs. 
Elizabeth Schaefer (Sister Mary Francis) in the wake of the Civil War 
to care for the needs of orphans and the elderly. The work of the 
sisters continues to be rooted in the words of Matthew's Gospel: 
``Whatever you did to one of the least of these My brethren, you did to 
Me.''
  Throughout the years, the sisters have devoted themselves to the 
Franciscan values of caring for the poor and for all of God's creation. 
Dedicated to spreading the message of the Gospel, they have served 
countless people through their evangelization, education, child care, 
foster care, and other vital ministries designed to meet the needs of 
the Tiffin community and far beyond.
  Madam Speaker, the Sisters of Saint Francis are marking their 
sesquicentennial with events and commemorations throughout the year. On 
behalf of the people of Ohio's Fourth Congressional District, I am 
pleased to join in the accolades to them as they celebrate this 
milestone. They have my best wishes and my thanks for their tireless 
service to others.

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