[Apologetics] Speaker Boehner Swears In Father Patrick J. Conroy as House Chaplain

[Art Kelly]

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Speaker Boehner Swears In Father Patrick J. Conroy as House Chaplain 


            WASHINGTON, DC - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today
swore in Father Patrick J. Conroy, S.J., as the 60th chaplain of the
House of Representatives.  Earlier this month, in consultation with
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Speaker Boehner announced his
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to nominate Father Conroy to succeed Father Daniel P. Coughlin.  The
House confirmed the nomination by unanimous voice vote.  Speaker Boehner
made brief remarks on the House floor welcoming and congratulating
Father Conroy prior to his swearing-in:

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             "One of the most important members of the House community
is not a member of Congress.  Upon its inception, the House elected a
chaplain to deliver the opening prayer, continuing a tradition started
by the First Continental Congress.  As the House has grown, so has the
role of the chaplain, who members, officers, and staff look to for
advice and counsel.

            "The chaplain also sees to the well-being of this
institution, which serves people of all faiths, and a Nation that has
always put its trust in God.  Our national motto is an echo of the 16th
psalm: 'Preserve me, O God, for in thee do I put my trust.' These words
are etched on the stained glass window in the prayer room here in the
Capitol.

            "In many ways, the chaplain is the anchor of the House.  So
it was with regret last month that we bid farewell to Father Dan, who
retired after 11 years of distinguished service.  But always looking out
for us, Father Dan left behind one last blessing: he recommended someone
who he felt would be a worthy successor.  And, no surprise, Father was
right.  

            "Father Pat Conroy comes to us from the Northwest: he was
born and raised in Washington state, and has spent much of his
priesthood in Oregon.  Next month, he will mark his 28th year as a
Jesuit priest.  Father Pat also served here in our capital city - he was
a chaplain at Georgetown University for a total of 10 years.  And he has
a deep appreciation for public service - before being called into the
priesthood, Father Pat felt a calling to politics, specifically the
United States Senate.  Father, something tells me you'll fit in fine
right here.  

            "I think it's important to give the House a sense of Father
Pat's character.  This is from a letter he wrote expressing his
willingness to serve as chaplain: 'As a Jesuit, I believe it a part of
my calling to find God in all things, and to discover the spirit of God
present in the people I encounter, and whom I serve.  I wish to say that
'I am ready and willing' should those to be served deem me worthy of
this ministry.  Though true of any ministry, the position would call me
to a radical reliance upon the grace of God, which would also be God's
gift.' 

            "It's clear this loyal servant of the faithful is uniquely
suited to serve as chaplain of the people's House.  Leader Pelosi and I
have gotten a chance to know Father Pat, and we're honored that he has
accepted our invitation to serve as chaplain.  We are blessed to have
his guidance and his wisdom as we discharge our duties and fulfill our
obligations to current and future generations of Americans.  Please join
me in welcoming and congratulating the 60th chaplain of the House of
Representatives, Father Pat Conroy."

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