The Most Rev. Mons. Adrian Joseph Galbas, S.A.C. (born on 26 January 1968) is a clergyman, prelate, professed member of the Pallottine Order, theologian, and philosopher of the Catholic Church in Poland who serves as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Katowice since May 2023.[1]
Adrian Joseph Galbas, S.A.C. | |
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| Metropolitan Archbishop of Katowice | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Katowice |
| Province | Katowice |
| Appointed | 31 May 2023 |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Oeiras (2019–2021) Coadjutor Archbishop of Katowice (2021–2023) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 May 1994 |
| Consecration | 11 January 2020 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adrian Joseph Galbas 26 January 1968 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Archbishop, Prelate, |
| Profession | Theologian, Philosopher, Ascetic. |
| Alma mater | John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw |
| Motto | PAX CHRISTI |
| Coat of arms | .svg) |
Biography
editAfter ordination he had the following activities:
- 1994–1995: Parish vicar in a parish of Łódź (Parafia św. Michała Archanioła w Łodzi)
- 1995–1998: Studies for a master's degree in pastoral theology at the Catholic University of Lublin
- 1998–2002: Prefect of discipline in the major seminary of the Pallottines in Ołtarzew
- 2002–2005: Provincial counselor in Poznań
- 2003–2011: Parish parson of Saint Lawrence (Parafia pw. Świętego Wawrzyńca w Poznaniu)
- 2012: awarded a doctorate in spiritual theology from the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw.
- 2011–2019: Provincial of Poznań for the Society of the Catholic Apostolate.
In May 2023, Pope Francis named him Metropolitan Archbishop of Katowice. [2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Rinunce e nomine". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Staff, Exaudi (2021-12-04). "Pope Names Coadjutor Archbishop of Katowice, Poland". Exaudi. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
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