Album of the Deceased Marian Fathers and Brothers
Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers
Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers of the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary 1700–2025 MARIAN H E R I T A G E STOCKBRIDGE, MA, USA 2025 Lorem ipsum
Copyright © 2025 by Provincial Committee on History and Spirituality, B.V.M., Mother of Mercy Province, Congregation of Marian Fathers in the U.S.A. Editor: Jacob T. Child, MIC Contributors: Ryan C. Asensio, MIC Richard Drabik, MIC Kenneth Galisa, MIC John Luth, MIC Marina Batiuk Joseph Sielski, MIC Project coordination and art selection: Andrew R. Mączyński, MIC Page Layout: Kathy Szpak Illustration on the back of the front page: Painting from the second half of the 18th century depicts one of the main goals of the Marians – praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. This painting, located in the Marian monastery in Skórzec, Poland, is the work of a Marian priest, John Niezabitowski (1744-1804). Ad usum sodalium. Cum permissu superiorum. Eight revised and updated edition Printed in Poland by www.foto-druk.pl
Album of the Dead in the Tradition of the Marian Community Probably, the custom of commemorating the deceased Marians was introduced in our monasteries as early as the first half of the 18th century. It used to be done for each local community at the conclusion of lunch or supper, a day before the anniversary of each one’s death, and consisted in reading a “memento” in which only basic information was contained: names of those who died on that day, the place and the year of their death, their nationality and the office (or the offices) they had held in the Order. The local community then prayed for the repose of the deceased mentioned on that day. Thus, a collection of such mementos, called “Liber Mortuorum” came into being, with constant additions for the most recently deceased Marians. It seems that with time the role of “Liber Mortuorum” was taken over in the Marian Order by another book – the so called “Album Patrum ac Fratrum Marianorum Defunctorum,” in which a brief description of the lives of the deceased members was given. From that time on this description began to be read as a memento on the anniversary of their death. Each monastery had its own Album (with the title abbreviated to “Album Mortuorum”), but with the suppression of the Marian monasteries in the 19th century, many of those Albums were lost. As a result, out of the once existing numerous Albums of the deceased “White Marians,” today – besides two original fragmentary Albums, – we have only three complete Albums that contain mementos of the deceased Marians from the beginning of the 18th century to the final decades of the 19th century. However, of those three only one is original, written in Latin. Of the remaining two, one is a Polish translation from the Latin original that has been lost, the so called “Album of Skórzec.” The other is a copy of the lost original Latin text, the so called “Album of Marijampolė,” of which a copy was brought to Rome about 60 years ago. The other two Albums are now in the Archives of the Polish Province. Based on the said three Albums, in this century more updated Albums were developed, both in Poland and in Rome. They included not only new mementos, but also certain textual modifications of the previous ones. While certain differences were evident in the Skórzec and Marijampolė versions of the Albums, especially regarding dates of death and spelling of names of the deceased, even more differences are apparent in the more contemporary versions, as a result of independent work undertaken by their authors.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 6 This can be said particularly about the latest editions, namely of the Album elaborated in Polish in Warsaw in the years 1988-1989 by Fr. John Bukowicz, MIC, and the Album that Fr. Casimir Krzyżanowski, MIC, composed in Italian in Rome in the years 1990-1991 (since then it has been updated with mementos of the deceased in 1992 and 1993). The reasons for the said differences are various. Although the authors had access to the same sources, they had sometimes different views in ascribing more credibility either to the Album of Skórzec or to that of Marijampolė, and thus adopted the textual differences existing in them. Often there are also differences in the length of the mementos. Understandably, the Polish Album frequently presents more extensive text for prominent members of the Polish Province. The Roman Album dwells more on the particulars connected with the studies done by the deceased Marians in Rome or with their work in the Roman house, all the while trying to give appropriate attention to the Marians of the whole Congregation. And while, generally speaking, in both Albums there is clear effort to avoid creating lengthy texts (either in composing new mementos or revising existing texts), there seem to be different views as to what should be retained in them. Obviously, in many cases regarding the deceased “White Marians,” the mementos are very brief and cannot be enriched, because we simply do not know anything more about the deceased in question. But for the more recently deceased usually we know much more about their lives, merits and virtues, and in the case of some personages that lived long and accomplished many things in different countries and fields of endeavor, it is sometimes very difficult to omit some elements of their curriculum vitae and to make their mementos concise enough, that the reading of the Album in the refectory or in the chapel would not last too long. It is difficult to determine the origin and the language of the “Album of the Deceased Marians” used in our Province of St. Stanislaus Kostka (or in the Vice-Province that preceded it). It appears that at the beginning it was read in Latin, perhaps from a copy of the Roman Album. Later, the language employed was Polish, presumably from a copy of the Polish Album. Finally, in the 1950s, when our Province began to attract candidates lacking the knowledge of the Polish language, the Album started to be read in English translation. Recently, however, the need to have our English Album updated with more recent mementos and to have the previous ones abbreviated due to the growing volume of the Album, began to be more and more felt. Hence the idea of elaborating a new edition of this Album was conceived, gained universal approval, and the way to have it realized was found.
Album in the Marian Tradition 7 The present latest English edition of our “Album” for use in this Province was prepared in 1992 by Fr. Joseph Sielski, MIC. Revised and updated in 1993 by Fr. Casimir Krzyżanowski, MIC, it is based chiefly on the recent Roman edition of the Album in Italian, although in its composition also the recent Polish edition was consulted and from it certain elements, lacking in the Roman edition, were drawn. For proper understanding of what is contained in the mementos of this Album, its reader should keep in mind the following information and explanations: 1) Among the deceased Marians, there have been some who, at different periods of their lives, used different forms or spellings of their surnames or who at a given period allowed their surnames to be modified in one way or another, for example, to be Polonized or Lithuanized (sometimes such changes—as can be suspected—have been introduced after their death into historical records). While in the Roman-Italian edition of the Album, all versions of surnames found in documentary sources are adduced, in this English edition there was a tendency to present only one surname for a Marian who may have been historically identified by at least two surnames. It seems that the author tried to choose the surname that would be proper in spelling for the deceased’s country of origin or the surname used in the last period of his life. Thus, it was only in the process of revision that a few more important versions of surnames were added (“also known as...”). 2) The names of localities connected with the life of the deceased are given almost always in the original form/spelling, that is, as they are used by the people who live in them, in their native language. In other words, only some very common anglicized forms of the original names of cities, like “Warsaw” for “Warszawa,” are used in this edition. The fact is that some localities are known in historical records under both Lithuanian and Polish versions (forms or spellings), and yet the present English edition indicates only one of them (as a rule, the Lithuanian one), and there was no effort made in the process of revision to change this situation. 3) If at the end of the memento of a deceased Marian no place of his burial is indicated, it means that it is the same as the place of his death. If it is different or if we do not know the place of one’s burial, the reader is informed about that. If a Marian died and is buried in a locality different from the one in which his monastery or house was situated, or if he died and is buried in the locality of his last residence, but the burial took place in a cemetery having a proper name, then the place of burial is indicated. 4) Sometimes we do not know the dates of the death of some Marians, and in such cases their mementos are assigned to the anniversary of the last
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 8 significant known event of their lives or to a date in which their monastery was suppressed or was mentioned for somebody else. 5) The names of offices held by the deceased “White Marians” are given as they were used at that time in our Institute, and their present equivalents are as follows: – “Assistant of the Order” = General Councilor; – “Commissary” = Delegate of the General; – “Lector” = professor; – “President” = Superior (of a monastery). It should be also kept in mind that “Father of the Order” (or “of the Congregation”) was an honorary title bestowed upon a Marian in recognition of his great merits for the Order or of his great virtues. It is also to be noted that a “Preacher of a monastery” was a Marian priest responsible for preaching both in the church attached to this monastery and in some other churches. Finally, it will be noticed that quite often the mementos of this Album contain not only some more recent eulogies, based on various written and oral reports, but also some laudatory quotations that are taken – out of respect for the documentary texts – from the original Latin Albums of the “White Marians.” It is hoped that from all these eulogies we will draw inspiration to be equally intent on “attaining our own perfection,” while working generously “for the salvation of others” (C 11) according to our motto: “For Christ and the Church” (C 13). Casimir J. Krzyżanowski, MIC Stockbridge, August 22, 1993.
Album in the Marian Tradition 9 Title page from the Marian Album of the Deceased from the 2nd half of the 18th century.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 10 A page from the Marian Album of the Deceased from the second half of the 18th century. First entry on this page speaks of the death of the Venerable Fr. Stanislaus Papczyński – our holy Father Founder.
Pronunciation of Polish Names The pronunciations of names provided in this Album are approximate and are meant to serve as a guide for English speaking Marians. They may not be completely accurate, but I hope that they will assist my confreres in pronouncing the often difficult Polish, Lithuanian, and other ethnic names that have so many times tripped us up as English speakers. The “transcriptions” that are listed in the chart below are often followed, but sometimes when there was an ambiguity in how the transcription could be pronounced an alternate spelling was provided. — Br. Jacob Child, MIC The following letters have their usual values in English: b, d, f, k, m, n, p, s, t, z, except when followed by ‘ia, ie, io, iu,’ then pronounced softly as in kielbasa (‘ marks soft pronunciation of the previous consonant). SINGLE LETTERS: Pronunciation: Transcription: a as in half, laugh a ą as in French ‘a nasal’ on, om e as in ten, pen e ę as in French ‘e nasal’ en, em i as in heat, seat, but shorter i o as in November o u, ó as in book) oo y as in Mary, very i c as in Switzerland ts ć soft as in Italian ciao ch’ g as in gas before “e” or “i” gu h as in loch h j as ‘y’ in yeast, year y l soft as in leek, leaf l ł as in wind, water w ń very soft as in needle n’ r is the “rolled” variety r ś very soft hissing as in shirt s’ w always as ‘v’ v ż as in measure, treasure zh ź very soft as in Eugene zh’
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 12 GROUPS: Pronunciation: Transcription: brz b+ż as in treasure b-zh ch as in loch h chrz h+sz as in loch shore h-zh cz ch hard as in church) ch czsz as in much sugar ch-sh drz d+ż as in treasure d-zh dz as in jewel, jungle j dź both the combination of d+ź j’ and dż the combination of d+ż are pronounced in so rapid a succession that the time of the articulation of both elements is the same as that of a single sound d+zh grz as in luxurious g-zh krz k+sz as in took sugar k-sh rz as in measure, treasure zh sz as in shoe, sugar sh szcz sh (hard)+ch (hard) sh-ch trz t+ż as in treasure t-sh In correct pronunciation of doubled consonants speakers should articulate and release each of the two consonants separately. Example: pan-na, with two “n”; s-sak with two “s,” at-tyka with two “t.” Please note that the stressed syllable in Polish is always the second to last.
JANUARY January 1 On January 1, 1983, Father JOSEPH BUDZEIKA (Bood-zay-ka) died of a heart attack in Chicago at the age of 74. He was a priest for 37 years and a religious for 33. Born in Lithuania, he was a member of the American Province of St. Casimir. After five years as a diocesan priest, he joined our Congregation. He fulfilled various pastoral assignments among the Lithuanians in America and then spent six years in England. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. January 2 FROM THE MARIAN CALENDAR: On January 2, 1946, Servant of God Archimandrite FABIAN ABRANTOWICZ (Ah-brahn-to-veech), died at the age of 61 in the opinion of sanctity in Butyrka Prison in Moscow, while awaiting his deportation to Siberia. He had been sentenced to 10 years of forced labor by a special NKVD unit.1 He was a priest for 36 years and a religious for 20. In 1928, upon the request of Pope Pius XI, he went to Harbin, Manchuria, to fulfill the duties of Ordinary for Russians of the Eastern Rite in China. On October 22, 1939, while visiting his relatives in Poland, he was betrayed into the hands of the Bolshevik authorities near Rawa Ruska and imprisoned in Lviv. He was again imprisoned in 1941, in Moscow. His place of burial is unknown. On February 9, 2021, his beatification process was opened as part of the process for the Servant of God Fabian and four companions. V. Let us pray that the Servant of God Fabian and four companions— Andrew, Eugene, John, and Vladas—be raised to the glory of the altars, through Christ our Lord. R. Amen. FROM THE ALBUM OF THE DECEASED: In 2014, Father JOHN DUOBA (Duo-ba), a member of the American Province, died at the age of 92 at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam, Connecticut. He was a religious for 74 years and a priest for 67. He was a Professor 1 NKVD – Russian acronym for People’s Commissariat for Internal Affairs, that directly executed the rule of power of the Soviets.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 14 of Sacred Scripture and biblical languages at San Carlos Boromeo Seminary in Argentina and served pastorally in Rosario and Avellaneda (Ave-shanay-da). In 1975, he returned to the United States where he worked at the Lithuanian newspaper Draugas in Chicago and then taught at Marianapolis Preparatory School. He served as a General Councilor and Secretary General. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ cemetery on Eden Hill in Stockbridge. In 2022, Father WENCESLAUS MAKOŚ (Ma-koesh) died at the age of 93. He was a religious for 73 years and a priest for 66. He was the first Superior of the house in Lublin and an educator of seminarians. He was a General Councilor for almost 25 years in Rome, General Treasurer for three years, and Superior of the Roman house for three terms. From 1999 until his death, he lived in Puszcza Mariańska seeking to expand devotion to Father Founder and Fr. Casimir Wyszyński. He translated Inspectio Cordis and Templum Dei Mysticum into Polish. He is buried in Puszcza Mariańska. January 3 On January 3, 2012, Father JOHN BUKOWICZ (Boo-ko-veech) died in a hospital in Żyrardów (Zhir-ar-doov) at the age of 87. He was a religious for 65 years and a priest for 57. He held a doctorate in Canon Law and served as the Provincial Secretary, Vice-Postulator for the beatification cause of the Venerable Servant of God Casimir Wyszyński, and member of the Committee of the National Conference of Bishops in charge of revising the Code of Canon Law. He was the curator of the Congregation of Sisters Handmaids of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Postulator General, and protector of Polish pilgrims in Rome during the Holy Year of 1975. He was the custodian of Father Founder’s tomb, defender of matrimony at the Metropolitan Court of Law, member of the committee in charge of the beatification process of several Servants of God including the Marian Martyrs Fr. George Kaszyra (Ka-shih-ra) and Fr. Anthony Leszczewicz (Lesh-che-veech). In 1995, he became the first chairmen of the Marian Historical Institute. He was also the author of many books and articles about our Congregation’s heritage. He is buried in Puszcza Mariańska. In 2016, Father IRENEUS MELLER, a member of the Polish Province, died on his 81st birthday. He was a religious for 62 years and a priest for 48. For 23 years, he served in various Marian parishes in Poland as a catechist in schools, and for the following 25 years, he was a highly valued chaplain at the Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology in Warsaw. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ section of Wawrzyszew Cemetery in Warsaw.
January 15 January 4 On January 4, 1811, Brother LADISLAUS MICHAŁOWSKI (Meeha-wov-ski) died at the approximate age of 70 at the monastery in Skórzec (Skoo-zhets). He is buried in the crypt of the church in Skórzec. In 1938, Brother JOHN KRUOPIS (Kroo-ope-iss), a seminarian, died at the age of 27 at the house in Žemaičių Kalvarija (Ze-mai-choo Kal-varee-ah), Lithuania, from injuries sustained in an accident. He was a religious for 7 years. He is buried in Marijampolė. In 1967, Brother LADISLAUS CIBULSKIS (Sih-bool-skiss) died in Chicago at the age of 83. He was born in Olita (O-lih-ta), Lithuania, entered our Congregation in the United States in 1914, and was a member of the Province of St. Casimir for over 50 years. He distinguished himself by promoting the Catholic press. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. January 5 On January 5, 1822, Brother CLEMENT BEREZECKI (Bear-eh-zetskee) died at the age of 74. He is buried in the crypt of the Berezdów (Bearez-doov) church. In 1868, Father JAMES MALEWSKI (Ma-lev-ski) died at the age of 67. He was a religious for 46 years. From 1844 onwards, he resided in Marijampolė and served on the seminary staff. From 1862 to 1864, he fulfilled the duties of Vicar General. He is buried in Marijampolė. January 6 On January 6, 1756, Father JOSEPH SZLAGOWSKI (Shla-gov-ski), Preacher at the monastery in Skórzec, died. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Skórzec. In 1765, Brother PAUL ABRAMOWICZ (Ab-rah-mo-veech), highly regarded for his virtuous life, died at the monastery in Marijampolė at the age of 46. He was a religious for 2 years. He was buried at the monastery in Marijampolė.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 16 In 1776, Brother ILDEPHONSE (Il-de-fonse) JASTRZĘBSKI (Yastzhemb-ski), a Hungarian by birth, died at the age of 41 at the monastery in Skórzec. He died from exposure to extreme weather conditions while collecting contributions for the Goźlin monastery. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Skórzec. In 1791, Brother NICHOLAS ROUS (Roo), a Frenchman, died and was buried at the monastery in Miroslavas. In 1976, Father LADISLAUS MROCZEK (Mro-chek) died at the age of 85 in Balsamão, Portugal. He entered the Congregation in 1911 as a seminarian and completed his novitiate in Fribourg, Switzerland, under the direction of Father Renovator. From 1933 to 1939, he served as the Provincial Superior of the Polish Province. Subsequently, he fulfilled various duties at the Generalate in Rome and ultimately, those of Superior General from 1951 to 1957. At his own request, he was assigned to the house in Balsamão. He distinguished himself by his diligence, humility, poverty, and piety. He is buried in Balsamão. In 2002, Brother CLEMENS KIESTRZYŃ (Kee-est-zhin) died at the house in Fawley Court, Great Britain. He was 98 years old, a religious for 46 years. He joined the Congregation in England after serving as a soldier in World War II. He resided at houses in Hereford, Rome, and Fawley Court. He was known for his humility, poverty, cheerfulness, and kind demeanor. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ cemetery in Henley-on-Thames. January 7 On January 7, 1990, Father JOSEPH KUPŠTAITIS (Koop-shtai-tis) of the Lithuanian Province died in Vilkaviškis (Vil-ka-vish-kiss) at the age of 83. He was a religious for 63 years and a priest for 56. When the Bolsheviks closed the monasteries in Lithuania, he served at various parishes including the one in Slavikai (Slav-i-kai), where he is buried. January 8 On January 8, 1805, Father WENCESLAUS DYDWALL (Did-val) died at the residence in Igliauka (Eeg-lao-ka), Lithuania at the age of 62. He was a religious for 40 years and was a highly regarded preacher. He also served as an Assistant of the Prussian Province. He is buried next to the church in Igliauka.
January 17 January 9 On January 9, 1765, Father JOHN KANTY SZKRAFFER (Sh-kraf-fer), a Czech by birth, died at the monastery in Rasna at the age of 45. He was a religious for 25 years and a priest for 22. He was the secretary for four successive Superior Generals. In 1751, he accompanied Fr. Casimir Wyszyński to Rome as his secretary. Returning to Poland the same year, he became a Professor of sacred theology. In virtue of his exceptional meekness he was given the title “Father of the Order.” He was the first to be buried in the crypt of the church in Rasna. In 1858, Father ANTHONY CZERNIEWSKI (Chair-niev-ski) died at the age of 54 at the monastery in Skórzec, in his 5th year as Superior General. He was a religious for 36 years and a priest for 31. He also fulfilled the duties of Lector, local Superior, Secretary General, and Vicar General. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Skórzec. In 2003, Father JOSEPH MANUEL MORAIS (Mor-aish) died in Lisbon at the age of 59. He was a religious for 41 years and a priest for 33. He served as the Novice Master and seminary educator in Balsamão while also assisting in pastoral ministry. Later, he served at the Marian seminaries in Fátima and Lisbon and was a Vice Province Councilor. He is buried in Balsamão. January 10 On January 10, 1787, Mrs. TERESA WAŻYŃSKA (Va-zhin’-ska), the foundress of the monastery in Miroslavas, died. She was admitted to share in the spiritual benefits of the Marian Order. She was laid to rest at the site of her foundation. In 1790, Father HYACINTH KOZUBSKI (Ko-zoob-ski) died at the monastery in Berezdów (Bear-ez-doov) at the age of 70. He entered our Order as a diocesan priest and was a zealous preacher. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Berezdów. In 1930, Brother MICHAEL GRONSKIS (Gron-skiss), distinguished for his virtues, died at the age of 60 at the house in Marijampolė. He was a member of the Congregation of the Dolorist Brothers for 20 years before joining our Congregation. He served in the Lithuanian Province for 10 years. He is buried in Marijampolė.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 18 In 1986, Father MICHAEL ŽEMAITIS (Zhe-my-tis), a member of the Lithuanian Province, died at the age of 78. He was a religious for 55 years and a priest for 47. He fruitfully fulfilled his pastoral duties under the difficult conditions of the Communist regime. He is buried in the cemetery in Rokantiškės (Ro-kon-tish-kess), near Vilnius. In 2005, Father JOSEPH GLINKA (Glin-ka), a member of the Polish Province, died at the age of 86. He was a religious for 65 years and a priest for 58. He studied at the Marian preparatory high school in Warsaw-Bielany. After his ordination to the priesthood, he assumed headship of a boarding school for boys in Warsaw. Later, he was an educator in Bielany and then the parish administrator and local Superior in Licheń. He fulfilled these same roles at Głuchołazy (Gwoo-ho-wah-zih) and held many other offices in our community. He died and is buried in Góra Kalwaria. January 11 On January 11, 1786, Father JOHN NEPOMUCENE (Ne-po-mooseen) CZERMAK (Chair-mok), a Czech by birth, died at the age of 72 at the monastery in Marijampolė. He merited the title “Father of the Order” for the exemplary manner with which he lived the religious life. He fulfilled various offices in the Order and was a teacher of moral theology for 30 years. He is buried in Marijampolė. In 1818, Father IGNATIUS ZALEWSKI (Za-lev-ski) died at the monastery in Goźlin at the age of 41, having been a religious for 14 years. He is buried in the crypt of the Goźlin church. In 1866, Father VINCENT IŁGUN (Iw-goon) died at the monastery in Marijampolė at the age of 26. He was a religious for 8 years and in his second year as a priest. He is buried in Marijampolė. In 2024, Subdeacon THADDEUS GÓRSKI (Goor-ski) died in Licheń. He was 91 years old, a religious for 72 years and a subdeacon for 63. Having received an education in history, he worked diligently to preserve the historical heritage of the Congregation, above all caring for the legacy of Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewicz. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ section of the cemetery in Licheń.
January 19 January 12 On January 12, 1754, Father FLORIAN MACHACZEK (Ma-hachek), a Czech by birth, died at the monastery in Puszcza Korabiewska (Poosh-cha Kor-a-biev-ska). He is buried in the crypt of the church in Puszcza Korabiewska. In 1981, Brother ANTHONY GUMAUSKAS (Goo-mao-skas), a member of the Lithuanian Province, died at the age of 73. He was a religious for 53 years. He taught sewing in our trade school in Marijampolė and was a sacristan for many years. Four days before his death and while serving at Mass, he fell and was struck on the head by a candelabra, which he had grasped while feeling faint. He is buried in Marijampolė. January 13 On January 13, 1735, Father ALEXIS KARCZYK (Kar-chik) died at the monastery in Puszcza Korabiewska. A diocesan priest, he received the Marian habit and spent several years in the community. However, he died before his religious profession. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Puszcza Korabiewska. In 1994, Father STANISLAUS ZAMBRZYCKI (Zamb-zhits-kee), a member of the Polish Province, died in the Bielany hospital at the age of 61. He was a religious for 42 years and a priest for 34. After ordination, he fulfilled the offices of local and Provincial Councilor and Superior of the Warsaw-Bielany house. He also served the Province for almost 30 years as Provincial Treasurer. Under his supervision, a new church and Provincial House were constructed in Warsaw-Stegny. Building the house of Studies—today, the seminary—in Lublin was one of his major achievements. He was appreciated for his willingness to help others and his good sense of humor. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ section of the Wawrzyszew Cemetery in Warsaw. In 2004, Father PETER MIROS (Meer-os) died in Góra Kalwaria. He was 88 years old, a religious for 70 years and a priest for 61. He served as an educator and Superior. For over 40 years, he served Poles in England as the Pastor in Slough (Slao). He was instrumental in building the church and parish house in Slough. He is buried in Góra Kalwaria.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 20 January 14 On January 14, 1801, Father MATTHEW ZIELONKA (Zh’e-lon-ka) died at the age of 50 at the monastery in Miroslavas. A member of the Prussian Province, he was a religious for 34 years. He exercised the office of prefect of parish missions in Kamieniec Litewski (Ka-mieh-niets Li-tev-ski) in an exemplary manner. For six years, he served as Vicar General. He is buried in Miroslavas. January 15 On January 15, 1773, Father ATHANASIUS DRĄŻEWSKI (Dronzhev-ski) died at age 32 at the monastery in Miroslavas. He was a religious for 17 years, a priest for 10, and a Lector of sacred theology. He is buried in Miroslavas. In 1974, the FRANCIS CZECH (Chech), a lay vir aggregatus, died unexpectedly at the house in Fawley Court, Great Britain. He is buried in the cemetery in Henley-on-Thames. January 16 On January 16, 1967, Father JOHN GUTURAVIČIUS (Goo-too-rahvee-choos), a member of the Lithuanian Province, died at the age of 83 in Marijampolė. He was a priest for 60 years and a religious for 40. He taught religion at the school, served as a prison and hospital chaplain, and served in various parishes. He distinguished himself by his charity and love of neighbor. He is buried in Marijampolė. In 1973, Brother JOHN SINKEVIČIUS (Sin-ke-vee-choos), a member of the American Province of St. Casimir, died in Chicago at the age of 69. A religious for 39 years, he served the community as an electrician. He worked for 30 years at the Draugas publishing office. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. In 2018, Brother ANTÓNIO DOS REIS FERNANDES (Doosh Raysh Fer-nan-desh), a member of the Portuguese Vicariate, died at the hospital in Bragança (Bra-gan-sa), Portugal, at the age of 87. He was a religious for 59 years. He was the first Portuguese member of the renovated Congregation to make his perpetual profession of vows. He served as a gardener and assistant local Treasurer and also helped maintain our minor seminary in Balsamão. He was then transferred to Curitiba (Cur-a-chee-ba), Brazil, thus becoming
January 21 one of the first to establish the Marians’ presence in Brazil. He later returned to Balsamão where he lived until his death, earning praise for his spirit of service and prayer. He is buried in Balsamão. In 2022, Father ANDREW ROGALSKI (Ro-gal-ski), a member of the Ukrainian Vicariate, died at the age of 68 in Tomashpil, Ukraine. He was a religious for 35 years and a priest for 29. After his ordination in Poland, he was sent to work in Ukraine, at his own request, where he served in almost all the Marian institutions. He also served as an exorcist in Licheń for four years. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ section of the cemetery in Licheń. January 17 On January 17, 2019, Father JEROME ANTHONY ZALONIS (Za-loneiss), a member of the American Province, died at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, Connecticut. He was 86 years old, a religious for 68 years and a priest for 59. He ministered at various parishes in Illinois and Wisconsin and built a new church for St. Patrick Parish in Yorkville. Upon retirement, he moved to Thompson, Connecticut, and subsequently to Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. In 2020, Father CASIMIR (KAZIMIERZ) KRZYŻANOWSKI (K’zhe-zha-nov-ski), a member of the American Province, died at the Little Sisters of the Poor nursing home in Washington, D.C. at the age of 97. He was a religious for 69 years and a priest for 63. He was born in Poland and fought alongside his brother in the Warsaw Uprising. He was captured and became a prisoner of war in Austria. Set free by the Americans, he joined the Second Polish Corps. He joined our Congregation in Great Britain after bring demobilized, but went to the United States to complete his novitiate. Soon after his ordination, he was transferred to Rome, where he prepared the Positio for the beatification cause of our holy Father Founder. Later, he prepared critical editions of the writings of St. Stanislaus in the original Latin. He served as Secretary and Procurator General and General Councilor, as well as a member of the Institute of Marian History and Spirituality. In 2005, he was transferred to Washington, D.C. where he remained until his death. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ cemetery on Eden Hill in Stockbridge.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 22 January 18 On January 18, 2006, Father ZENON ROSŁOŃ (Ros-won’) died in Curitiba (Cur-a-chee-ba) after a long illness. He was 79 years old, a religious for 61 years and a priest for 53. He was a Secretary General and General Treasurer. After 18 years in Rome, he was transferred to Brazil at his own request. He was the Superior and Rector of the seminary in Curitiba and later a Pastor and local Superior, Vicariate Superior, and Vicariate Secretary and Treasurer. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ cemetery in Curitiba. January 19 On January 19, 1944, Father MIECISLAUS KANIA (Ka-nyah), died tragically at the age of 28. He was a religious for 10 years and a priest for only 6 months. He was an educator at the orphanage in Warsaw-Praga. He was arrested by the Gestapo for attending clandestine sociology courses at the university and was shot along with his Professor and classmates in a Warsaw ghetto. His place of burial is unknown. In 1963, Brother LEON KRASAUSKAS (Kra-sao-skas) died in Palomenė (Pa-loh-meh-neh), Lithuania. He was 82 years old, a religious for 37 years. For 7 years, he fulfilled the duties of porter and gardener at the General House in Rome. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of the cemetery in Palomenė. In 1988, Father LADISLAUS HULISZ (Hoo-leesh), a member of the Polish Province, suffered a heart attack and died at the house in Warsaw-Praga at the age of 68. He was a religious for 47 years and a priest for 40. He was known for his pastoral zeal. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ section of Wawrzyszew Cemetery in Warsaw. January 20 On January 20, 1791, Brother FELIX GEYSZTOR (Gay-shtor) died at the age of 60 at the monastery in Marijampolė and is buried there. In 1799, Brother SIMON BURNO (Boor-no), age 90, who had been awaiting profession for 16 years after completing his novitiate, died at the monastery in Miroslavas. He is buried in the crypt of the Miroslavas church.
January 23 In 1889, Father FRANCIS GOŁAWSKI (Go-wov-ski) died at the age of 60. He was a religious for 40 years and a priest for 35. Because he aided the insurgents in 1863, he was relocated to Bełżec (Beu-zhets), Poland and then to Marijampolė. He left Marijampolė and became the Vicar at his brother's parish in Nabróż (Na-broosh) and later a pastor. He is buried in the parish cemetery in Nabróż. In 1940, Brother ADOLPH BULOTA (Boo-lo-ta), a member of the Lithuanian Province, died at the age of 37 at the monastery in Marijampolė. He commendably carried out the duties of type-setter in the Marian print shop. He is buried in Marijampolė. In 2016, Father ANTHONY ŁOŚ (Wosh), a member of the Polish Province, died in Licheń. He was 71 years old, a religious for 52 years and a priest for 45. After initially serving for five years in the Polish Province, he ministered for 18 years in the Province of Great Britain. Later he served at various Marian locations in Belarus. For the last three years of his life he served at the shrine in Licheń. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ section of the cemetery in Licheń. January 21 On January 21, 1760, Father THEODORE DĄBROWSKI (Dombrov-ski) died at the age of 26 at the monastery in Skórzec where he is buried. January 22 On January 22, 1986, Father PETER MYURYNIKS (Mee-oo-ree-niks), a member of the Latvian Province, died at the age of 75 in Riga, Latvia. He was a religious for 54 years and a priest for 38. Initially a religious brother, he was later ordained to the priesthood. Regardless of the Communist regime, he carried out an arduous pastoral apostolate in various parishes. He is buried in Riga. In 1995, Father ESBLAIN PEREIRA MARCONDES (Esh-blain Perray-ra Mar-con-jes), a member of the Brazilian Vicariate, died unexpectedly at the age of 40 in Curitiba (Cur-a-chee-ba), Brazil. He was a religious for 12 years and a priest for 5. He was a talented formator of postulants and minor seminarians. He died of a heart ailment shortly after beginning the celebration of Mass. He was originally buried in São João da Boa Vista, but his remains were transferred to the Marian Fathers’ cemetery in Curitiba.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 24 In 2004, Father GEORGE GROSZEWSKI (Gro-shev-ski) died in Lublin at the age of 74. He was a religious for 55 years and a priest of 48. He served as a catechist and parish Vicar, was a zealous minister of altar boys, and later was the first editor of Immaculata, a monthly magazine of the Polish Province. For ten years, he organized a publishing apostolate producing books and prayer cards, which were rare items during the Communists regime. He is buried in Góra Kalwaria. January 23 On January 23, 1770, Father MATTHEW SIEDLACZEK (Shed-lachek), a Czech by birth, died at the monastery in Puszcza Korabiewska. He was known for his corporal mortifications, particularly for prolonged fasts. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Puszcza Korabiewska. In 1863, Father ANTHONY MARCINKIEWICZ (Mar-chin-kieveech) a member of the house in Skórzec, died and is buried there. In 1990, Father CASIMIR OKSIUTOWICZ (Ok-shoe-to-veech), a member of the Polish Province, died at the house in Stoczek Klasztorny at the age of 81. He was a religious for 65 years and a priest for 53. He led a life of intense pastoral activity in both Poland and Lithuania, particularly among the youth. He is buried in Stoczek. In 2005, Father EUGENE OGIŃSKI (O-ghin’-ski), a member of the Polish Province, died at the age of 82. He was a religious for 60 years and a priest for 53. He studied at the Marian preparatory high school in Warsaw-Bielany. He served in pastoral ministry and as the chaplain of various women’s religious communities. He was also a Director of the Novitiate for Perpetual Vows, member of the Provincial Formation Committee, teacher of Mariology for novices, and Postulant Director. He is buried in Skórzec. January 24 FROM THE MARIAN CALENDAR: On January 24, 1945, Servant of God Father VLADISLOVAS (VLADAS) MAŽONAS (Ma-zhone-as), a member of the Lithuanian Province, died in Butyrka Prison in Moscow at the age of 63. He was a priest for 38 years and a religious for 21. He initially worked in Marijampolė and then, from 1934 to 1938, at the mission in Harbin. From Harbin, he went to Japan to lay a foundation for a mission. In 1941, he was deported from Lithuania to a prison camp in the Krasnoyarsk (Kras-no-yarsk) Territory near Lake Baikal. He was
January 25 interrogated and tortured because he wrote an account of the persecutions of the Church in the Soviet Union. The torture irreparably destroyed his health, and in February 1944, he was taken to the infirmary in Butyrka Prison where he died one year later. His place of burial is unknown. On February 9, 2021, his beatification process was opened as part of the process for the Servant of God Fabian and four companions. V. Let us pray that the Servant of God Fabian and four companions— Andrew, Eugene, John, and Vladas—be raised to the glory of the altars, through Christ our Lord. R. Amen. FROM THE ALBUM OF THE DECEASED: On January 24, 1783, Father AUGUSTINE ORDĘGA (Or-den-ga) died in Marijampolė after he suddenly became ill in the refectory. He was 60 years old and was esteemed for his virtuous life. He is buried in Marijampolė. In 1804, Father ALEXIS MODZELEWSKI (Mo-jeh-lev-ski) died after a long illness at the monastery in Puszcza Korabiewska. He was 34 years old and a religious for 14 years. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Puszcza Korabiewska. In 1940, Father LADISLAUS DRAUGELIS (Dro-gehl-is), a member of the Lithuanian Province, died at the age of 60 at the house in Žemaičių Kalvarija (Ze-mai-choo Kal-va-ree-ah). He was a priest for 37 years and a religious for 18. Esteemed for his virtues and served as a General Councilor. He is buried in Žemaičių Kalvarija, Lithuania. In 1993, Father FRANCIS GARŠVA (Garsh-va), a member of the American Province of St. Casimir, died at the house in Chicago at the age of 78. He was a religious for 61 years and a priest for 50. He initially belonged to the Lithuanian Province and later ministered for some years in Argentina. From 1957 until his death, he was a member of the Chicago house. There, with much zeal and skill, he fulfilled the office of Editor of the newspaper Draugas. He also served as a Provincial Councilor for 18 years. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. In 2023, Father MIROSLAUS GOLIŃSKI (Go-lin’-ski) died in Elbląg (Elb-long). He was almost 59 years old, a religious for 33 years, and a priest for 27. He served as a parish Vicar, Pastor, assistant Novice Master, Provincial Vocation Director, and local Superior. He is buried in Góra Kalwaria.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 26 January 25 On January 25, 1775, Father DOMINIC ŚLIWIŃSKI (Shli-vin’-ski), Preacher of the monastery in Goźlin, died at the age of 34. He was a tireless confessor, wholly dedicated to the Order and loved by everyone. At the time of his death, he was a chaplain in Łaskarzew (Wah-ska-zhev). He is buried in the crypt of the Goźlin church. In 1948, Father EDWARD SAWICKI (Sa-veets-kee), blind for the last 10 years of his life, died at the age of 72 at the house in Druya. He was a priest for 50 years and a religious for 19. He joined the Congregation after having served for a long time as Pastor of the Prosna Parish in the Archdiocese of Warsaw. He is buried beside the church in Druya. In 1957, Father VINCENT RAITELIS (Rai-tel-is), a member of the American Province of St. Casimir died at the age of 39 at the house in Plano, Illinois. He was a religious for 15 years. He worked for a time as a missionary in Argentina and was known for his pastoral zeal. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. January 26 On January 26, 1996, Father OLGIERD (Ol-gierd) NASSALSKI (Nas-sal-ski) died of a heart attack in Licheń. He was 71 years old, a religious for 48 years and a priest for 42. He served as Provincial Superior, Provincial Councilor, Novice Master, local Superior, and Pastor. He was a missionary, retreat director, educator of youth, and Vocation Director. He was a popular author. During the last years of his life, he served in Licheń. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ section of the cemetery in Licheń. January 27 FROM THE MARIAN CALENDAR: On January 27, 1927, Blessed GEORGE MATULAITIS-MATULEWICZ, Titular Archbishop of Adulis, Apostolic Visitator in Lithuania, Renovator, and Superior General of our Congregation from 1911 until death, departed this life for heaven at the age of 56 in Kaunas, Lithuania. He was beatified in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome by Pope St. John Paul II on June 28, 1987, on the 600th anniversary of Lithuania becoming a Christian nation. On July 1st of the same year, his remains were solemnly placed above the altar in the chapel dedicated to him in the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Marijampolė. His feast is celebrated on January 27.
January 27 V. May the Lord grant the glory of sainthood to Blessed George, let us pray to the Lord. R. Lord hear our prayer. FROM THE ALBUM OF THE DECEASED: On January 27, 1854, Father SIMON JASIULEWICZ (Ya-shoe-leveech), died at the age of 44 at the monastery in Marijampolė. He was a religious for 18 years and a priest for 14. In recognition of his virtuous life, particularly for his diligence and great affability, he merited the title “Father of the Order.” He is buried in Marijampolė. In 1948, Father VLADIMIR JAKOWSKI (Ya-kov-ski), a member of the Polish Province, died at the age of 72 at the house on Eden Hill in Stockbridge. He was a priest for 46 years and a religious for 35. He joined the Congregation as a priest of the Diocese of Włocławek (V’wotes-wa-vek), having made great contributions in the field of social work. In 1919 he became Vicar General of the Polish Province. In 1922, he left for America to carry out missionary work and collect offerings among the Polish community for the expansion of the house and orphanage in Warsaw-Bielany. In 1930, he became the first Superior of the newly established Polish Province. For the last seven years of his life, he again worked in America. He was distinguished by his veneration of the Eucharist and zeal in the apostolate of prayer for the deceased. He was the first Marian buried in the new cemetery on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. In 1996, Father WENCESLAUS RAMANAUSKAS (Ra-ma-nowskaks), a member of the Lithuanian Province, was killed by three bandits at his rectory in Ukmergė (Ook-mer-geh). He was 70 years old, a priest for 38 years and a religious for 25. As a priest, he served the Church through the difficult times of the Communist regime by conducting pastoral activity in various parishes with great zeal. When Lithuania regained its religious freedom, he taught catechism in a local high school and wrote articles for a magazine in Ukmergė. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of the cemetery in Ukmergė. In 2024, Father STEPHAN CIECHOMSKI (Chee-eh-hom-ski), a member of the Polish Province, died at the St. Stanislaus Papczyński Hospice in Licheń at the age of 92. He was a religious for almost 74 years and a priest for 65. He studied at the Marian preparatory high school in Warsaw-Bielany. He fulfilled many roles in various houses of the community such as parish Vicar, catechist, local Superior and Treasurer, and confessor. He is buried in Goźlin.
† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 28 January 29 On January 29, 1934, PETER BIALKOVSKIS (Bee-al-kov-skiss), a lay vir aggregatus, died at the house at Viļāni, Latvia, where he is buried. In 1969, Father CASIMIR KUCKELL (Koots-kell), died at the age of 43 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A member of the American Province of St. Casimir, he was a teacher at Marianapolis Preparatory School for 11 years. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. In 1988, Brother JOSEPH LANDIS died in Putnam, Connecticut, at the age of 70. He was a member of the American Province of St. Casimir for 27 years and rendered valuable services to the community as a Treasurer, especially at Marianapolis Preparatory School. He is buried in St. John Cemetery in Worcester (Wuss-ter), Massachusetts. In 2016, Father CHESLAUS WENCESLAUS KNOZOWSKI (K'nozov-ski), a member of the house in Licheń, died at a hospital in Konin. He was 81 years old, a religious for 61 years and a priest for 54. He was the first Pastor of the then newly organized parishes in Grudziądz (Groo-jaunts) and then Zakopane-Cyrhla. For 28 years he ministered in Licheń as a Vicar of St. Dorothy’s Parish and then at the Shrine of Our Lady of Licheń as preacher and confessor. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ section of the cemetery in Licheń. January 30 On January 30, 1753, Father BERNARD MACHACZEK (Ma-ha-chek), a Czech by birth, died at the monastery in Goźlin. He was the Preacher and President of the monastery. He is buried in crypt of the Goźlin church. In 1788, Father NORBERT GOŁKOWSKI (Gow-kov-ski) died at the age of 50 at Saint Vitus monastery in Rome. He was Postulator for the beatification causes of the Servants of God Stanislaus Papczyński and Casimir Wyszyński. Later, he was sent from Poland to Rome to be the Procurator General, where he concluded the process of separation of the Marians from the Franciscans. He is buried in the crypt of Saint Vitus Church in Rome. In 1973, Father JOHN KANIA (Ka-nyah), a member of the Polish Province, died at the age of 50 at the house in Goźlin. He was a religious for 22 years and a priest for 15. He dedicated himself to pastoral activity and in his last year was Pastor of the parish in Goźlin. He is buried in Goźlin.
January 29 In 1978, Father MIECISLAUS CHOIŃSKI (Ho-een’-ski), a member of the Polish Province, died at the age of 41 as a result of serious injuries sustained while driving. He was a religious for 18 years and a priest for 10. His priesthood was dedicated to pastoral activity. He is buried in Głuchołazy (Gwoo-ho-wah-zih). In 2017, Father EUGENE KAMIŃSKI, a member of the Polish Province died at the hospital in Grudziądz (Groo-jaunts). He was 80 years old, a religious for 60 years and a priest for 50. He served at various Marian parishes, fulfilling many different functions. While serving as local Superior and Treasurer in Grudziądz, he initiated and completed the construction of a chapel in Wielkie Lniska (Viel-kyie L'nis-ka). The Ordinary appointed him Rector of St. Francis Xavier Church and he carried out these duties faithfully to the end of his industrious life. He is buried in Grudziądz. January 31 On January 31, 1918, Father BLAISE KISIELSKI (Kee-shell-ski) died in Warsaw. After the suppression of religious orders in 1864, he resided for some time in Marijampolė. Later, he was the Pastor in Boglewice (Bogh-le-veets-eh) for 15 years. For the last ten years of his life, he was chaplain at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul in Bródno, Warsaw and is buried in the cemetery there. In 1991, Father MICHAEL TOMAŠEVIČS (To-ma-sheh-vich), a member of the Latvian Province, died at the age of 81 at the Parish house of Pustina. He was a religious for 62 years and a priest for 40. Initially, he was a religious brother in our Congregation, working in the print shop connected with the house in Rēzekne (Reh-zek-neh). He entered the Seminary in Riga and was ordained in 1951. He worked in many parishes and, during the last 10 years of his life, he was the Pastor in Pustina, where he is buried.
FEBRUARY February 2 On February 2, 1860, Father STANISLAUS CHROMIŃSKI (Hromeen’-ski), died at the age of 71 at the monastery in Puszcza Korabiewska. He was a religious for 51 years and a priest for 47. For 15 years, he dedicated himself to pastoral work in Pruszyn (Proo-shin) and then for several years after that, was a Preacher in Goźlin and Puszcza. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Puszcza Korabiewska. February 3 On February 3, 1759, Brother STANISLAUS PORAZIŃSKI (Por-azheen’-ski) died at the monastery in Skórzec, where he served as the Treasurer. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Skórzec. In 1816, Father MARCEL PETTER died at the age of 43 at the monastery in Marijampolė. He is buried in Marijampolė. In 1826, Father PLACIDUS STARKIEWICZ (Star-kiev-eech), a “Father of the Order,” died at the age of 83 at the monastery in Góra Kalwaria. He fulfilled various offices in an exemplary manner and was the confessor of the Dominican Sisters in Góra Kalwaria for many years. He is buried in Góra Kalwaria. In 1921, Postulant ISIDORE KAIRYS (Kai-reese) died at the house in Chicago. He joined the American Province of Saint Casimir with the intention of becoming a professed member, but died before beginning his novitiate. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago. In 1999, Father PETER BARAUSKIS (Ba-rao-skiss), died at the age of 91 in Thompson, Connecticut. He was a religious for 64 years and a priest for 60. He spent the majority of his life at Marianapolis Preparatory School teaching Latin and Theology. He also served for many years as Novice Master and assisted in the local parish for more than 38 years. He is buried in the Marian Fathers' section of St. Casimir Cemetery in Chicago.
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