[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 112 (Thursday, July 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING MONSIGNOR ARTURO JOSE BANUELAS' RETIREMENT

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                         HON. VERONICA ESCOBAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2022

  Ms. ESCOBAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Monsignor 
Arturo Jose Banuelas' life work in the Catholic Church as he retires 
from full-time ministry.
  Monsignor Banuelas is a native of El Paso, TX and Pecos, AZ. His 46 
years of service have truly been centered in assisting the community's 
sick, hungry, and unemployed. During his tenure as pastor at Saint Pius 
X Church, the parish has received national distinction as one of the 
best parishes in America. He also significantly grew the parish's 
ministries and outreach programs in Saint Mark and assisted in the 
development of the new San Pedro de Jesus Maldonado Church. Monsignor 
Banuelas' pastoral leadership has taken him execute missionary 
initiatives in Chihuahua, Mexico, Honduras, China, Cuba, and Kenya.
  He is a venerated faith leader always working for the betterment of 
his community. He founded numerous theological initiatives such as the 
Tepeyac Institute, a diocesan ministry formation center, the Academy of 
Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States and the El Paso 
Interfaith Alliance. His work is also grounded in social justice to 
advocate for the neediest. He founded the Hope Border Institute--a 
pillar in the El Paso and Ciudad Juarez region for the immigrant rights 
movement.
  Monsignor Banuelas is the embodiment of a community leader devoted to 
the service to the people of El Paso. May he continue to live out his 
commitment to his faith and community in retirement.

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