Who was the spiritual leader of the Polish emgration during the „weird war” in France? Stressed relations between bishop Gawlina and Rector Cegielka Cover Image

Qui était le chef spirituel de l'émigration polonaise en France pendant « la drôle de guerre » ? Les relations tendues entre Mgr Gawlina et le Recteur Cegiełka
Who was the spiritual leader of the Polish emgration during the „weird war” in France? Stressed relations between bishop Gawlina and Rector Cegielka

Author(s): Michał Kłakus
Subject(s): Local History / Microhistory
Published by: Księgarnia Świętego Jacka
Keywords: Józef Gawlina; Franciszek Cegiełka; Polish Mission; military; chaplains;

Summary/Abstract: In October 1939, Army Bishop Józef Gawlina arrived in France. A few days earlier, he had received official confirmation from Pope Pius XII of his pre-war assignment to organize military pastoral care. At that time in Paris, the head of the Polish pastoral ministry was Fr. Franciszek Cegiełka. This article addresses the issue of their mutual cooperation. It discusses the reasons for conflicts and rivalries between these two ambitious, intelligent and zealous priests. It also reveals Cardinal Hlond’s role in the dispute between the two clergymen.

  • Issue Year: 54/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 131-146
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: French
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