[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7652]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fall River, 
Massachusetts. St. Anthony of Padua has served as a vibrant center of 
faith and community for the Portuguese population of Fall River for 
generations.
  St. Anthony of Padua evolved in 1911 due to an influx of Portuguese 
immigrants in Fall River. Early on, Reverend B. Carmo administered to 
Portuguese speaking immigrants in the crypt of another church, to which 
parishioners would walk several miles in order to attend Mass in their 
native language.
  Through the hard work, fundraising, and labor of dedicated 
parishioners, the edifice of St. Anthony of Padua was completed and 
dedicated on February 2, 1913.
  Over the past hundred years, St. Anthony of Padua has shown a 
steadfast commitment to Fall River and the surrounding community. As 
its spiritual community continues to grow and thrive, St. Anthony of 
Padua continues to open its doors and serve all in need.
  Mr. Speaker, I am sure that the United States House of 
Representatives joins me in recognizing St. Anthony of Padua for the 
indispensable role it has played in our community over the last 100 
years, and hopefully many years to come.

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