I rise to recognize the Centennial Anniversary of Saint John Cantius Church. One hundred years ago. the "Heights" area of Cleveland was a quiet community near the Cuyahoga River. Many of Clevelands steelworkers and other laborers were Polish immigrants who. although financially poor. were rich in faith. Their religious fervor transcended their small numbers and His Excellency. the Most Reverend Bishop Ignatius Horstmann appointed Reverend Orlowski to serve the parish of St. John Cantius. Masses were originally held in a twostory barn. but the hardworking parishioners looked forward. The poor immigrants understood the importance of a good education. So. they created a pastoral residence. a school. and a Sisters home in separate apartments behind the barn. From those humble beginnings. the community built a magnificent Romanesque church. a grade school and high school. and a convent.
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