The Most Rev. Mons. Adrian Joseph Galbas, S.A.C. (born on 26 January 1968) is a clergyman, prelate, professed member of the Pallottine Order, theologian, and philosopher of the Catholic Church in Poland who serves as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Katowice since May 2023.[1]


Adrian Joseph Galbas, S.A.C.
Metropolitan Archbishop of Katowice
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseKatowice
ProvinceKatowice
Appointed31 May 2023
Previous post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Oeiras (2019–2021)
Coadjutor Archbishop of Katowice (2021–2023)
Orders
Ordination7 May 1994
Consecration11 January 2020
Personal details
Born
Adrian Joseph Galbas

(1968-01-26) 26 January 1968 (age 56)
NationalityPolish
DenominationRoman Catholic
OccupationArchbishop, Prelate,
ProfessionTheologian, Philosopher, Ascetic.
Alma materJohn Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw
MottoPAX CHRISTI
Coat of armsAdrian Joseph Galbas, S.A.C.'s coat of arms

Biography

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After ordination he had the following activities:

  • 1994–1995: Parish vicar in a parish of Łódź (Parafia św. Michała Archanioła w Łodzi)
  • 1995–1998: Studies for a master's degree in pastoral theology at the Catholic University of Lublin
  • 1998–2002: Prefect of discipline in the major seminary of the Pallottines in Ołtarzew
  • 2002–2005: Provincial counselor in Poznań
  • 2003–2011: Parish parson of Saint Lawrence (Parafia pw. Świętego Wawrzyńca w Poznaniu)
  • 2012: awarded a doctorate in spiritual theology from the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw.
  • 2011–2019: Provincial of Poznań for the Society of the Catholic Apostolate.

In May 2023, Pope Francis named him Metropolitan Archbishop of Katowice. [2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Rinunce e nomine". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
  2. ^ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
  3. ^ Staff, Exaudi (2021-12-04). "Pope Names Coadjutor Archbishop of Katowice, Poland". Exaudi. Retrieved 2023-10-16.