As my colleagues know. Father Asciolla is a member of the Scalabrini Fathers. This particular society of Catholic priests is a missionary society especially devoted to the spiritual welfare of Italian immigrants in the Americas. Since the late 1800s the Scalabrinis have been assisting Italians who. for a variety of reasons. left their native land to adopt a new countryand a new flag. As the son of Italian immigrants. I know the particular pride that my parents had in this country and our Flag. On behalf of the children of immigrant parents who were helped so much by the Scalabrini Fathers. I want to say a heartfelt thank you to Father Asciolla and all of the members of the Scalabrini Society for their tireless work in parishes. orphanages. and homes for the aged. John Baptist Scalabrini. founder of the society. beside his devotion to the Italian immigrant. was also known for his enlightened concern for social. political. and economic issues. In his message today. and by his work. Father Asciolla has shown that he has followed the path Bishop Scalabrini set out.
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