Stefan Wyszyński

Stefan Wyszyński (3 August 1901 – 28 May 1981) was a Polish Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Primate of Poland and Archbishop of Warsaw from 1948 until his death in 1981. He was made a Cardinal in 1953 and was beatified in 2021.

 Early life and education 
Stefan Wyszyński was born in Zuzela, Poland. He was ordained a priest on 3 August 1924 by Bishop Wojciech Owczarek.

 Ecclesiastical career 
Wyszyński was appointed the Bishop of Lublin in 1946 and consecrated by Cardinal August Hlond. In 1948, he became the Archbishop of Warsaw and Gniezno and was named the Primate of Poland. Pope Pius XII made him a cardinal in 1953. He played a significant role in opposing the communist regime in Poland.

 Beatification 
Stefan Wyszyński was beatified on 12 September 2021 by Pope Francis. The beatification ceremony at the Temple of Divine Providence was led by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro.

 References 

 Other websites 
 Official website of the Archdiocese of Warsaw 

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