[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 195 (Tuesday, November 17, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING BISHOP ARTHUR JOSEPH SERRATELLI

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2020

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bishop Arthur 
J. Serratelli for his commitment to spread the word of God in the City 
of Paterson and beyond. May we all admire his relationship with God and 
remember his spiritual leadership as he retires from the Diocese of 
Paterson. Born in Newark, New Jersey on April 18, 1944, to Pio 
Serratelli and Eva Fasolino, Bishop Serratelli is a native son of our 
great State of New Jersey, and I am proud of his service to the people 
of the Ninth Congressional District.
  A learned man with many accomplishment as an academic, Bishop 
Serratelli is the recipient of a undergraduate degree from Seton Hall 
University in 1965, a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Gregorian 
University in 1969, a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Biblical 
Institute in 1976, and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the 
Gregorian University in 1977.
  Ordained to the priesthood on December 20, 1968 in St. Peter's 
Basilica by Bishop Francis Reh, Bishop Serratelli would start his 
journey as a theologian serving one year as parochial vicar at St. 
Anthony Parish in Belleville. He would also expand further and teach 
Systematic Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary for two years 
before returning to Rome to complete his education.
  Prior to his appointment on July 6, 2004 to the Cathedral of St. John 
the Baptist in Paterson, Arthur Serratelli was Auxiliary Bishop of 
Newark, Regional Bishop for Essex County, and Vicar General for the 
Apostolates. Bishop Serratelli has also assumed various leadership 
roles throughout our community. Most recently, Bishop Serratelli was 
Chairman of the International Committee on English in the Liturgy and 
co-chair of the Vatican's International Dialogue with the Baptist World 
Alliance. Additionally, Arthur was also a member of the Congregation 
for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments with the 
Vatican. Arthur is also currently on the Board of Directors for the 
Catholic Relief Services, Board of Trustees at Assumption College for 
Sisters and on the Board of Regents and Board of Trustees with Seton 
Hall University.
  Bishop Serratelli has been with the City of Paterson for nearly 
sixteen years providing the people of my district with his exemplary 
religious service. Our churches are among the most important social 
institutions in our nation, offering spiritual guidance, solace and 
communal bonding to people across a wide spectrum of our land. An 
active church can be the glue that binds a community together, it can 
help to steer youth in the right direction, and it can offer hope where 
there is trouble. I am so grateful for Bishop Arthur Serratelli's 
stewardship and care for the Silk City.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to working with and recognizing the 
efforts of individuals like Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, friends, family, 
and the residents of New Jersey in recognizing Bishop Arthur J. 
Serratelli for his outstanding work, as we celebrate his years of 
distinguished service to the people of the Ninth Congressional 
District.

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