Mr. Speaker. I rise today in honor and recognition of the parish community of St. Helena Catholic Church. as members and leaders celebrate one hundred years of faith and hope throughout Clevelands west side neighborhoods. Throughout the past century. St. Helena Parish has served as a spiritual refuge for Americans of Romanian heritage. and was established as the first Romanian Catholic Church built on American soil. The ministry of St Helena began in 1906. with a mission focused on supporting the spiritual and cultural needs of Romanian immigrant families who settled in Cleveland. Since EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS. Vol. 152. Pt. 13 that time. a number of pastors and parishioners have served as critical guides in the journey of the faithful at St.
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