Andrzej Jerzy Zglejszewski
Andrzej Jerzy Zglejszewski (Polish: [ˈandʐɛj ˈjɛʐɨ zɡlɛjˈʂɛfskʲi]; born December 18, 1961) is a Polish-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He has been serving as an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Rockville Centre in New York since 2014.
Andrzej J. Zglejszewski | |
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Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre Titular Bishop of Nicives | |
Archdiocese | New York |
Diocese | Rockville Centre |
Appointed | February 11, 2014 |
Installed | March 25, 2014 |
Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Nicives |
Orders | |
Ordination | May 26, 1990 by John R. McGann |
Consecration | March 25, 2014 by William Murphy, Robert E. Guglielmone, and Robert J. Brennan |
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Motto | Fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum (May it be done to me according to your word) |
Styles of Andrzej Jerzy Zglejszewski | |
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Reference style | |
Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
Early life and education
Andrzej Zglejszewski was born in Czarna Bialostocka, Poland. He was educated in Poland before completing his studies for the priesthood at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York.[1]
Ordination and ministry
Zglejszewski was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rockville Centre by Bishop John R. McGann on May 26, 1990.[2] Zglejszewski also undertook advanced studies in theology at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and Fordham University in New York City.[3]
After his ordination, Zglejszewski served as the associate pastor at St. Christopher Parish in Baldwin, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Hempstead, and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Massapequa, all in New York State.[1] Following his pastoral assignments, he served as the director of the Office of Worship for the diocese and as the co-chancellor for the diocese. Zglejszewski also served as an adjunct professor at Immaculate Conception Seminary.[3]
Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre
Pope Francis named Zglejszewski the titular bishop of Nicives and an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre on February 11, 2014. He was consecrated in St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on March 25, 2014, by Bishop William Murphy. Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone and Auxiliary Bishop Robert J. Brennan were the principal co-consecrators.[2]
See also
References
- Harris, Elise. "New York welcomes new bishops for Albany, Rockville dioceses". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- "Bishop Andrzej Jerzy Zglejszewski". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- "Pope Names Brooklyn Priest as Bishop of Albany, New York; Names Rockville Centre, New York Priest as Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
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