Vincentian Priests and Brothers

On April 5, 1970 Archbishop of Krakow, Cardinal Karol Wojtyla (pope John Paul II) ordained Fr. Albin MALYSIAK CM a bishop. Pope Paul VI nominated him a titular bishop of Beatia and auxiliary bishop of Krakow on January 14, 1970. For many years of his service he was Vicar General and supervised departments of religious orders, catechist and economic affairs in the Metropolitan Curia. Up to Canon Law requirements in February 1993 he was retired. Since 2007 he is the oldest living bishop in Polish Episcopate. In June he will turn 93.

Read biography in Msgr Albin Malysiak CM

Soon after nomination, Visitor of Province of Poland, Fr Franciszek Myszka CM wrote in the circular:

“It is great joy to bring this news to you my dear Confreres, that upon the request of Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, Pope Paul VI appointed the Fr. Superior Albin Malysiak a suffragan bishop in Krakow. Elevation to this position is a recognition for the entire pastoral activity of nominee, but it is also an honor for the entire Province.

Drawing from sincere gratitude to His Eminence Cardinal for his kindness, we assure Bishop Albin of a boundless joy which the whole COngregation i experiencing, and especially our Province. We wish him blessings of God in this apostolic work. May the Spirit of St. Vincent penetrates the style of pastrola ministry and life of the Church through his person.Plurimos Annos!

At the same time I wish to thank Bishop Albin for everything he did for the Province so far in various positions. He already enrolled in our great history, and now, when the new tab of this story opens, we ask God, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin and St. Vincent, for all the necessary grace.”

First celebration of the 40th Anniversary of his sacre took place during the parish feast on February 11, 2010 in the Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Krakow, where Fr. Albin Malysiak was pastor and superior of the Vincentian House in the moment of nomination. At 6:30 PM on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Msgr Malysiak presided at the solemn Eucharist which started with the procession of candles as it is a tradition in Lourdes. In introduction he recalled the events and miracles taking place in Lourdes make that place the one of Blessed Virgin’s apparition as Mother of Charity.

At the end of the Mass parish representatives thanked and greeted Msgr Malysiak on his 40th anniversary. Pastor, Fr. Pawel Holc CM reminded in his speech, that the parish feast is very significant moment of his episcopacy, because 40 years ago, being already a nominee, he lead his last feast celebrations as the pastor and superior. He received warm and cordial greetings from the parish Marian Choir, Parish Council president Stanislaw Kuta and altar boys. Next, Msgr Malysiak blessed all faithful gathered in the church. He was deeply touched. Present were many people parishioners and former parishioners who remember bishop Albin as pastor.

Regional public TV channel TVP KRAKOW is producing a documentary titled “On deep water with faith” dedicated to the life and ministry of Fr. Albin Malysiak as Vincentian priest, pastor and bishop, who worked with abandoned an poor children, was a chaplain in the house for elderly, saved lives of few Jews during the WWII  children,  founded and put into action the ministry among students form the university campus and finally who served the archdiocese of Krakow.  The film will be broadcasted at the end of April in TVP KRAKOW program. Pictures for the documentary were completed at the end of March.

Main events of the 40th jubilee of Msgr Malysiak’s bishopric ordination will take place in Krakow on April 17 and 18. On April 17, there will solemn Mass celebrated in the Wawel Cathedral. On April 18, a jubilee gala is scheduled in the most famous city theater Teatr Slowackiego. The concert will be anchored by famous actors from Krakow theaters. Representative Music Band of Polish Armed Forces will perform. These events are prepared under the patronage of City of Krakow autohorities and regional administration representatives. Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, Metropolitan of Krakow will be the host.

BREAKING NEWS: Due to week of national mourning and funeral ceremonies of President of Poland Mr and Mrs Lech Kaczynski  anniversary celebrations and gala were cancelled.  It is not certain at this moment it will be organized in other time.

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