John Swantek
Polish Catholic prelate (1933–2022)
The Most Reverend John Swantek | |
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Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church | |
Elected | 1985 |
Installed | 1986 |
Term ended | 2002 |
Predecessor | Francis Rowinski |
Successor | Robert M. Nemkovich |
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Consecration | 1978 |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 May 1933 Cheshire, Connecticut, United States |
Died | 7 January 2022(2022-01-07) (aged 88) Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States |
Spouse | Arlene Miskiavitch Swantek |
John F. Swantek (15 May 1933 – 7 January 2022) was a Polish Catholic prelate who was the prime bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church from 1986 until his resignation in 2002.[1] He died on January 7, 2022, at the age of 88.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Our History". Eastern Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church. Polish National Catholic Church Eastern Diocese. Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "Prime Bishop Emer. John F. Swantek". Legacy. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Prime Bishop Emeritus John F. Swantek". Scranton Times-Tribune. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
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Preceded by Francis Rowinski | Prime Bishop 1985–2002 | Succeeded by Robert M. Nemkovich |
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- Francis Hodur (1907–1953)
- Leon Grochowski (1953–1969)
- Thaddeus Zielinski (1969–1978)
- Francis Rowinski (1978–1985)
- John Swantek (1985–2002)
- Robert M. Nemkovich (2002–2010)
- Anthony Mikovsky (2010–Present)
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