Speaker Boehner Thanks Cardinal Wuerl For Offering Today's Opening Prayer

Описание: Speaker Boehner delivered the following remarks welcoming Cardinal Donald Wuerl:

Mr. Speaker, it's my distinct honor to welcome His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington ... and to thank him for offering the opening prayer as we begin our work today.

Like many of his parishioners, I know Cardinal Wuerl to be a man of generous spirits and immense gifts ... a true leader of the faithful.

When he was elevated to the College of Cardinals last fall by Pope Benedict, it was a proud and humbling moment for all of us.

His elevation came nearly a quarter of a century after being ordained a bishop by His Holiness John Paul II. Cardinal Wuerl went on to serve as Bishop of Pittsburgh -- where he was born and raised -- until his appointment here in Washington.

Around the world, Cardinal Wuerl is respected and admired for his efforts on behalf of Catholic education. He currently serves as chancellor of the Catholic University of America, and is a champion of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which helps disadvantaged students gain access to a quality education.

Again, on behalf of my colleagues, it's an honor to welcome Cardinal Wuerl to the people's House.