[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 107 (Thursday, June 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER M.C. DEIBERT

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 2022

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Christopher 
M.C. Deibert for his 23 years with St. Mary Church in South Amboy and 
to wish him the best of luck in his new roles as Director of Sacred 
Music for the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Metuchen and Diocese 
of Metuchen Director of Diocesan Liturgical Music.
  Following his undergraduate education, Mr. Deibert focused his 
graduate studies in church music and organ performance at Westminster 
Choir College in Princeton, NJ as well as organ and harpsichord 
improvisation at The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. 
Additionally, Mr. Deibert has studied under Brenda A. Day, Ronald W. 
Thayer, Bruce Neswick, Gerre Hancock, and William Porter.
  A well-renowned and respected performer and music expert, Christopher 
Deibert has served on many organizations, including the Middlesex 
Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, the Diocese of Metuchen 
Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and the 
Royal School of Church Music, among others. He also offers university 
lectures and teaches at a private studio, and previously served as 
music department chair at Our Lady of Victories School in Sayreville, 
NJ. He continues to share his talent and love of music with the 
community and has received well-deserved accolades for his work.
  Mr. Deibert brought his experience and talents to St. Mary Church in 
South Amboy, NJ, founding the Music at St. Mary's concert series in 
2001, which many in the public enjoy frequenting. Throughout his tenure 
at St. Mary's, he has served as Director of Music and Liturgy, 
Executive Director of the Music at St. Mary's series and Conductor of 
the St. Mary Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Deibert has also performed as an 
organist and has conducted the St. Mary Choral Society. His musical 
gift has been a joy to experience and will truly be missed by St. 
Mary's parish and visitors like myself.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor to join with the parish community of 
St. Mary's in thanking Christopher M.C. Deibert for his years of 
exceptional leadership and congratulating him on his next endeavor. I 
am confident that the Diocese of Metuchen and the Cathedral of St. 
Francis of Assisi, Metuchen will appreciate his talents and I look 
forward to hearing of his continued success.

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