On the recordSeptember 29, 2010
A week ago the City of Bridgeport lost a friend, spiritual leader and powerful force for good in the community. Bishop Kenneth H. Moales, whose humble origins in Father Panik Village public housing foreshadowed little of his lifelong leadership, dedicated his life to shepherding the souls and improving the worldly conditions of some of the least fortunate people in Fairfield County. I worshipped in his church just 3 weeks ago, and the ministries of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and his presence among his flock reminded me of the saying of St. Francis of Assisi when he said, ``Always preach the gospel. Sometimes use words.'' The bishop was an accomplished musician, and his choirs enriched those who heard them and those who sang in them. At one time or another, the bishop was contributing to just about every civic institution in Bridgeport, from the police to the YMCA. Mr. Speaker, we will miss Bishop Moales, but we celebrate a life well lived. And we take confidence in the fact that, as of last week, the music in heaven got a whole lot better.
