Ours is truly a land of diverse cultures and religions. Men have come to the United States from all corners of the earth. bringing with them as a sort of dowry their customs. cultures. and religions. Immigrants. their children. and their descendants have not been required to relinquih their inheritance. whether in art. music. architecture. science. or medicine. language Dr religion. they have not been reduced to a common denominator. to a deadlevel sameness by governmental decree. for here there is no one party line. no one dictated pattern of life to which al. must conform. Rather each group mingles in the stream of American life. contributing to the strength and power that makes our country a veritable microcosm or little world. unique among the nations of the world. * In these archdioceses of today. men and women of all creeds. color and racial originsAmericans a.llive and associate with each other with understanding minds. with respect for each others rights. men and women possessed of love of God and neighbor--and love of country. I congratulate the hierarchy. the clergy. the nuns. and the laity of these archdioceses on their historic anniversary.
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