In the four years Antall spent as an associate pastor at St. Marys. he immersed himself in virtually every aspect of the community. and was often considered the spiritual. legal. and political arm of the Hispanic community. Not only did Father Antall lead a Spanishspeaking mass each Sunday at the church. but he became intertwined in the lives of the migrant workers who travel to Lake County each year from Mexico to work in the countys many nurseries and farms. For a great number of the workers. Father Antall was not just their spiritual mentor. but also served as their advocate whenever disputes arose over working or living conditions. He was a friend. mentor. translator and a wonderful listener. Father Antall was tireless in defending the workers. and was of great assistance to me personally when I was new to the Congress. particularly when we began addressing immigration legislation and its effect on seasonal workers. His input was invaluable to me. and I witnessed firsthand the kindness that drew so many to him. Father Antall has a wonderful quality of placing those around him at easebe they his parishioners. children. educators. lawyers or lawmakers.
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