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Results from Tag: 'blessed jerzy popiełuszko'

Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński ordains Father Jerzy Popiełuszko to the priesthood on May 28, 1972. Both men have been beatified by the Church.

50 Years Ago, the Paths of 2 Heroic Polish Blesseds Crossed

Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński ordained Father Jerzy Popiełuszko to the priesthood on May 28, 1972.

Luke Coppen/CNA World May 28, 2022

Pope St. John Paul II prays June 14, 1987, in Warsaw in front of the church of Saint Stanislas at the tomb of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko. The Solidarity movement chaplain was kidnapped and murdered Oct. 19, 1984. Three secret police officers were found responsible for the murder in 1985 and sentenced to 25, 15 and 14 years in prison. Their immediate superior was sentenced to 25 years in jail.

Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko — Terror of Communists, Target of Vandals, Hero of Catholics Worldwide

For some modern Americans, Blessed Jerzy’s bold resistance to communism is an object of protest.

Paul Kengor Blogs October 19, 2021

Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko, a Martyr of Our Times

Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko was killed Oct. 19, 1984.

John Grondelski Blogs October 19, 2019

Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko celebrates Mass in the 1980s; below, his grave is a place of pilgrimage.

Remembering a Young Martyr, Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko

COMMENTARY: The young priest’s contribution to the peaceful demolition of the Iron Curtain was critical.

John Grondelski Commentaries October 19, 2019

Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko, Priestly Champion

BOOK PICK: Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko: Truth Versus Totalitarianism

John Grondelski Books April 21, 2018