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Henryk Gulbinowicz

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Henryk Gulbinowicz
Archbishop of Wrocław
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseWrocław
In office1976–2004
PredecessorBolesław Kominek
SuccessorMarian Gołębiewski
Orders
Ordination18 June 1950
by Romuald Jałbrzykowski
Consecration8 February 1970
by Stefan Wyszyński
Created cardinal25 May 1985
by John Paul II
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Birth nameHenryk Roman Gulbinowicz
Born(1923-10-17)October 17, 1923
Šukiškės, Poland (now Lithuania)
DiedNovember 16, 2020(2020-11-16) (aged 97)
Wrocław, Poland
NationalityPolish
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoPatientia et Caritas
Coat of armsHenryk Gulbinowicz's coat of arms

Henryk Gulbinowicz (17 October 1923 – 16 November 2020)[1] was a Polish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Archbishop of Wrocław from 1976 to 2004. He was made a cardinal in 1985 by Pope John Paul II.

Early life and education

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Henryk Gulbinowicz was born in Wilno, Poland (now Lithuania). He was ordained a priest on 18 June 1950 by Archbishop Romuald Jałbrzykowski.[2]

Ecclesiastical career

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In 1970, Gulbinowicz was appointed titular bishop of Acci and auxiliary bishop of Białystok. He was consecrated by Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński. In 1976, he became the Archbishop of Wrocław. Pope John Paul II elevated him to the rank of cardinal in 1985.[2]

Activities as Archbishop

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As Archbishop of Wrocław, Gulbinowicz was known for supporting the anti-communist opposition in Poland. He provided shelter and support for Solidarity.[2]

Controversies

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In his later years, Henryk Gulbinowicz faced accusations of covering up cases of sexual abuse within the Church. In 2020, the Vatican sanctioned him, removing his right to wear a bishop's insignia and attend public religious ceremonies.[3]

Gulbinowicz died on 16 November 2020 in Wrocław, Poland from respiratory and heart failure caused by pneumonia, aged 97.[4]

References

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  1. "Henryk Roman Gulbinowicz (ID: sw.108207)". sejm-wielki.pl. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Kim jest kard. Henryk Gulbinowicz?". Onet Wiadomości (in Polish). 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  3. "Bohater wylany z kąpielą? Publiczny demontaż życiorysu kardynała Gulbinowicza - Więź". wiez.pl (in Polish). 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  4. "Zmarł kardynał Henryk Gulbinowicz. Miał 97 lat". wiadomosci.onet.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-28.

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