[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S4654]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT JAMES THE GREATER CATHOLIC 
                                 CHURCH

  Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Mr. President, as the senior 
Senator from the great State of South Carolina, it is my pleasure to 
recognize and congratulate Saint James the Greater Catholic Church as 
they celebrate their 200th anniversary as a faithful parish in the 
Lowcountry.
  Founded in 1826, Saint James the Greater Catholic Church has served 
as a beacon of faith, worship, and fellowship. Since its founding, the 
parish has been a steadfast presence in the community, offering 
spiritual guidance and contributing to the cultural and historical 
heritage of the Palmetto State.
  South Carolina is blessed by the service, stewardship, and resilience 
of Saint James the Greater Catholic Church. Standing as one of the 
oldest historically Black Catholic churches in the South, they continue 
to build a legacy that embodies faith, hope, and love.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Saint James the 
Greater Catholic Church on celebrating 200 years of faith and service 
to the Lowcountry and all of South Carolina. The parish's passion to 
spread the good news and serve others in the community deserves our 
sincerest gratitude. I look forward to their next 200 years and the 
positive impact that they will continue to make in the lives of 
countless South Carolinians.

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