† Album of the Deceased Fathers and Brothers † 66 Beginning in 1871, he was the Treasurer in Marijampolė and then in 1892, after the death of Fr. Česnas (Chess-nas), he was elected Superior General and held this office until his death. In 1908, he remained alone at the monastery—the only Marian left with full canonical rights. With full trust in Divine Providence, he gave Fr. George Matulaitis-Matulewicz the necessary rights for renewing the Congregation, thus contributing to the salvation of our Institute and the work of its renewal. He was a zealous priest and renowned preacher. By his efforts, the church of Marijampolė was ornamented and two towers added. He is buried in Marijampolė. April 11 On April 11, 1740, Brother NICHOLAS of SAINT MARTIN died at the Góra Kalwaria monastery. In 1723, he accompanied Fr. Joachim Kozłowski (Koz-wov-ski) on his journey to Rome to obtain approval of the Constitutions of the Order. He distinguished himself by his great simplicity and patience. With exceptional charity, he voluntarily undertook even the lowliest duties of serving the sick. He served the community as a cook throughout his entire life. He was buried near the Church of Our Lord’s Cenacle in Góra Kalwaria. In 2007, Father LUCIAN PAWLIK (Pav-leek) died at the age of 93. He was a religious for 76 years and a priest for 63. He studied at our preparatory high school in Warsaw-Bielany, where he later became an educator. After his ordination, he served as Pastor in Idolta and Druya for 6 years. Arrested in 1950, he was sent to several prison camps in Siberia. When he returned home in 1956, he took over a parish in Zadarozhzha (Zah-dah-rozh-za), Belarus where he resided until his death. While serving there, he completed repairs on many local churches. Up until his death, he continued an active pastoral work in three parishes, in spite of deteriorating eyesight and a long-lasting contusion on his leg. He is buried in the Marian Fathers’ cemetery in Druya. April 13 On April 13, in 1749, Brother JAMES MACHACZEK (Ma-ha-chek), the first Bohemian in our Order, died at the monastery in Puszcza Korabiewska. He was loved and appreciated by all the members of the community for the zeal with which he sought to serve Holy Mass and for his service as a tailor. He is buried in the crypt of the church in Puszcza Korabiewska. In 1804, Father JOHN NIEZABITOWSKI (Niez-a-bee-tov-ski), an Assistant of the Order, died at the monastery in Skórzec. He resided at the monastery of St. Vitus in Rome for 18 years as Associate Procurator General
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