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John Swantek

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John Swantek
Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church
Elected1985
Installed1986
Term ended2002
PredecessorFrancis Rowinski
SuccessorRobert M. Nemkovich
Orders
Consecration1978
Personal details
Born15 May 1933
Cheshire, Connecticut, United States
Died7 January 2022(2022-01-07) (aged 88)
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
SpouseArlene Miskiavitch Swantek

John F. Swantek (15 May 1933 – 7 January 2022) was a Polish Catholic prelate who was the prime bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church from 1986 until his resignation in 2002.[1] He died on January 7, 2022, at the age of 88.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Our History". Eastern Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church. Polish National Catholic Church Eastern Diocese. Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Prime Bishop Emer. John F. Swantek". Legacy. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Prime Bishop Emeritus John F. Swantek". Scranton Times-Tribune. Retrieved 2022-01-12.


Polish National Catholic Titles
Preceded by Prime Bishop
1985–2002
Succeeded by