[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9419]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT CONSTANCE CATHOLIC 
                                 CHURCH

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of mighigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Saint Constance 
Catholic Church on their 50th anniversary. The accomplishments of this 
long-standing institution exemplify the importance and strength of 
community, fellowship, and service.
  Founded in 1966 by father Emil Dussia, Saint Constance Catholic 
Church came from humble beginnings. Weekday mass was held at the homes 
of its parishioners and weekend mass at a middle school on William 
Street. Ground was broken on the new Kinyon Street church that same 
year, and in 1967 the Archbishop of Detroit, Cardinal Dearden, 
dedicated the building.
  Soon after the official opening, church leaders and parish volunteers 
began work on the building and grounds. With a permanent place of 
worship ready for service, St. Constance Catholic Church continued to 
build its parish and welcome new members to their organization. In the 
50 years since its founding, there are now 1150 families that are 
registered as members of the parish, demonstrating the significance of 
the church within the Taylor community.
  The parish community of St. Constance Catholic Church provides much-
needed services to the Taylor community, including financial assistance 
for parishioners facing economic hardship, alcoholics and narcotics 
anonymous support groups, and various community service projects. In 
the spirit of faith and fellowship, Saint Constance Catholic Church has 
held itself to the highest standard to ensure that local residents 
would always have somewhere to turn during both good times and bad. As 
a sanctuary of spiritual and social support, it has served as a pillar 
of the local community for half a century and will continue to do so 
for many years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor Saint 
Constance Catholic Church on their 50th anniversary and wish them many 
more years of faith, fellowship, and success.

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