Józef Kowalczyk
Józef Kowalczyk (Polish pronunciation: [ˈjuzɛf kɔˈvalt͡ʂɨk]; born 28 August 1938) is a Polish Roman Catholic prelate, canon lawyer and diplomat who, from 1989 to 2010, served as the first apostolic nuncio to Poland since World War II. He later served as archbishop of Gniezno and primate of Poland until his retirement in 2014.
His Excellency Józef Kowalczyk | |
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| Archbishop Emeritus of Gniezno Primate Emeritus of Poland | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Gniezno |
| Installed | 26 June 2010 |
| Term ended | 17 May 2014 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 14 January 1962 by Józef Drzazga |
| Consecration | 20 October 1989 by John Paul II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 August 1938 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Motto | Fiat Voluntas Tua (Thy will be done) |
| Coat of arms | |
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