At the age of 89, Bishop Marian Błażej Kruszyłowicz OFMConv, a prominent figure of the Polish Church and a longtime auxiliary bishop of the SS-Kamien Archdiocese died. Information about his departure was provided by the Polish Episcopal Conference. The death of the hierarch, who has actively participated in the life of the diocese for more than 2 decades and has besides made a crucial contribution to the improvement of Catholic media in Poland, is simply a failure to the community of believers. His life was marked by deep faith, obedience and constant pastoral and intellectual work.
The Life and the spiritual Way of Bishop Kruszowicz: From Gliniszcz to Łódź
Marian Błażej Kruszowicz was born May 6, 1936 in Gliniszcze, a village presently in Belarus. Already in 1952, he decided to join the Order of the Franciscan Fathers, starting his spiritual journey. Priesthood received February 7, 1960, in Łódźwhich was the symbolic beginning of his pastoral ministry. In subsequent years he developed his theological and technological cognition intensively. He was a valued lecturer in ecumenical theology and the principles of moral theology in the Higher Seminary of the Franciscan Fathers in Krakow. His commitment to the education of the clergy shows his deep cognition and desire to pass it on to the next generation of priests. Moreover, he besides lectured on Orthodox moral theology at the Catholic University of Lublin, which highlighted his broad horizons and openness to ecumenical dialogue.
Key function in the Szczecin-Kamenian Archdiocese and the Pope's Decision
The crucial minute in the life of Bishop Kruszowicz was the reception of the bishop's sacra January 6, 1990. He gave it to her himself. Pope John Paul IIwhich was a large honour and confirmation of the Holy Father's trust in him. From that point on, for another 23 years, until 2013, hierarcha served as a auxiliary bishop of the SS-Kamien Archdiocese. His ministry in this diocese was a period of intensive pastoral and administrative work, during which he devotedly supported the archbishops, cared for the improvement of parish communities and served the faithful. A peculiar evidence of his dedication and trust from the Holy See was the decision of Pope Benedict XVI, who He extended his ministry by 2 years After reaching the age of 75, erstwhile bishops usually resign. This was an extraordinary distinction, proving his irreplaceable function and experience, which were valuable to the Church.
Pioneer Actions in Catholic Media and Heritage
Bishop Marian Błażej Kruszyłowicz was a figure who perfectly understood the importance of modern means of communication in evangelization. Actively participated in organizing and developing Catholic mediaWhat was actual pioneering in those days. His commitment has contributed to initiatives specified as Radio of the Immaculate, TV The Immaculate and TV Family. Thanks to his imagination and work, the Church gained fresh tools to scope the message of religion to a wide scope of audiences, not only in conventional forms, but besides through radio and television. This action had a immense impact on the formation of the Catholic media scenery in Poland and was an crucial part of pastoral ministry. Bishop Kruszyłowicz's motto was the Latin cry: "Oedientia et Pax" – " Obedientity and Peace". These words perfectly reflected his lifelike and servile attitude, marked by humility, faithfulness, and harmony.
Farewell to the Outstanding Hierarch: What Next?
The departure of Bishop Kruszowicz is simply a failure to the Polish Church, which says goodbye to 1 of its most experienced and devoted shepherds. His life was an example of a deep commitment to the service of God and men, both in the pastoral and intellectual dimensions and in the media. He left behind a rich legacy in the form of hundreds of raised priests, developed Catholic media, and faithful, whom he served for decades. The authoritative date and place of the ceremony celebrations has not yet been provided. The Polish Episcopal Conference announced that all information on this subject would be provided at a later date. The faithful and clergy join together in prayer, mentioning his extraordinary service and contribution to the life of the Church in Poland.
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Bishop Marian Kruszyłowicz is dead. Pope John Paul II entrusted him with an extraordinary task
