[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Pages 14649-14650]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of Cleveland Catholic Charities and its mission to serve 
people in need throughout the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
  Catholic Charities was established in Cleveland in 1912 under the 
direction of Bishop John Farrelly during a time when there were few 
organized charities in the United States. It was founded in response to 
challenging economic conditions that existed for the poor and orphaned 
of the day. Throughout the organization's 100-year history, its work, 
programs and family centers have touched the lives of many people 
throughout northeast Ohio.
  Over the years, Catholic Charities' leaders, employees, supporters 
and volunteers have cared for their neighbors and provided guidance to 
address the social needs of our community. Their

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charitable mission is inspirational and their generous work has had 
great impact, helping millions of people. Their efforts provide meals, 
shelter, emergency assistance, counseling services, training and 
employment for many throughout the 8 northeast Ohio counties in the 
diocese.
  On this occasion I would like to congratulate Bishop Richard Lennon, 
Cleveland Catholic Charities, and the Catholic community and thank them 
for their leadership, kindness, commitment and collective effort to 
serve the community and improve the lives of those in need. It is a 
privilege to recognize this centennial anniversary, and wish Cleveland 
Catholic Charities all the best for the future.

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