of Polish origin with the surname Nowak: One family appeared in Silesia in the 15th century. It included AnatolNowak (died 1456), Archbishop of Wrocław
1910. He was ordained a priest on 2 July 1911 in Wawel Cathedral by AnatolNowak, who was auxiliary bishop of Kraków. In November 1916, Lorek was drafted
Przemyśl Cathedral. He was consecrated by the local diocesan Bishop AnatolNowak [pl] who was assisted by Edward Komar [pl], the Auxiliary Bishop of Tarnów
1899–1904. The re-consecration of the renovated church by Bishop of Kraków, AnatolNowak, took place on 14 June 1908. It was promoted to the rank of Basilica