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COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER

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On 2026-09-21, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA-28) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER" in the House.

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COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 149 (Monday, September 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 149 (Monday, September 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E961-E962] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER ______ HON. JUDY CHU of california in the house of representatives Monday, September 21, 2026 Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the distinguished Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on its 100th anniversary. Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center was first acquired by the Passionists in 1924 and welcomed its first retreatants in July 1926. Today, several Passionist Retreat Centers can be found across the United States, welcoming all individuals who seek a deeper relationship with their faith. Over the past 100 years, Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center has faced many challenges, from economic hardships to natural disasters including earthquakes and [[Page E962]] wildfires. Most recently, the Eaton Fire burned many of their structures and left others filled and covered with smoke and dust. Yet, through perseverance, the Retreat Center has been able to rebuild and recover, while continuing to welcome new retreatants. Every year, over 10,000 people receive services from Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center. It hosts weekend retreats offering opportunities for people from all backgrounds and every stage of life, including men, women, couples, and youth, to reconnect with themselves and their faith. The 100th anniversary of Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center is an incredible milestone and I am proud to recognize its legacy of the organization and their impact in Sierra Madre and across the San Gabriel Valley. Because of their services, members of our community have been given the tools they need to heal, grow, and thrive. ____________________

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COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 149 (Monday, September 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 149 (Monday, September 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E961-E962] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MATER DOLOROSA PASSIONIST RETREAT CENTER ______ HON. JUDY CHU of california in the house of representatives Monday, September 21, 2026 Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the distinguished Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center on its 100th anniversary. Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center was first acquired by the Passionists in 1924 and welcomed its first retreatants in July 1926. Today, several Passionist Retreat Centers can be found across the United States, welcoming all individuals who seek a deeper relationship with their faith. Over the past 100 years, Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center has faced many challenges, from economic hardships to natural disasters including earthquakes and [[Page E962]] wildfires. Most recently, the Eaton Fire burned many of their structures and left others filled and covered with smoke and dust. Yet, through perseverance, the Retreat Center has been able to rebuild and recover, while continuing to welcome new retreatants. Every year, over 10,000 people receive services from Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center. It hosts weekend retreats offering opportunities for people from all backgrounds and every stage of life, including men, women, couples, and youth, to reconnect with themselves and their faith. The 100th anniversary of Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center is an incredible milestone and I am proud to recognize its legacy of the organization and their impact in Sierra Madre and across the San Gabriel Valley. Because of their services, members of our community have been given the tools they need to heal, grow, and thrive. ____________________