Polish Catholic arcbishop and cardinal (1923–2020) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
His Eminence Henryk Gulbinowicz | |
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| Archbishop of Wrocław | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Wrocław |
| In office | 1976–2004 |
| Predecessor | Bolesław Kominek |
| Successor | Marian Gołębiewski |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 18 June 1950 by Romuald Jałbrzykowski |
| Consecration | 8 February 1970 by Stefan Wyszyński |
| Created cardinal | 25 May 1985 by John Paul II |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Henryk Roman Gulbinowicz |
| Born | October 17, 1923 Šukiškės, Poland (now Lithuania) |
| Died | November 16, 2020 (aged 97) Wrocław, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Patientia et Caritas |
| Coat of arms |  |
Henryk Gulbinowicz was born in Wilno, Poland (now Lithuania). He was ordained a priest on 18 June 1950 by Archbishop Romuald Jałbrzykowski.[2]
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]
As Archbishop of Wrocław, Gulbinowicz was known for supporting the anti-communist opposition in Poland. He provided shelter and support for Solidarity.[2]
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]
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