Edward Janiak
Edward Janiak | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Kalisz | |
Edward Janiak in 2018 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Kalisz |
| In office | 2012–2020 |
| Predecessor | Stanisław Napierała |
| Successor | Damian Bryl |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 19 May 1979 by Wincenty Urban |
| Consecration | 30 November 1996 by Henryk Gulbinowicz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Janiak August 14, 1952 Malczyce, Poland |
| Died | September 23, 2021 (aged 69) Warsaw, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Oportet servire |
| Coat of arms | |
Edward Janiak (14 August 1952 – 23 September 2021)[1] was a Polish bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Kalisz from 2012 to 2020.
Early life and education
Janiak was born in Malczyce, Poland. He was ordained a priest on 19 May 1979 by Wincenty Urban.[1][2]
Ecclesiastical career
Janiak served in various roles in the Church. He became an auxiliary bishop of Wrocław in 1996. In 2012, he was appointed as the Bishop of Kalisz.[1][2]
Scandals and controversies
In 2020, Janiak was accused of covering up cases of sexual abuse by priests in his diocese. He resigned as Bishop of Kalisz in October 2020. A Vatican investigation into his actions was underway at the time of his death.[2][3]
Death
Edward Janiak died on 23 September 2021 in Warsaw, Poland.[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "+ Biskup Kaliski Senior Edward Janiak (1952-2021)". diecezja.kalisz.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Biskup Edward Janiak nie żyje - Więź". wiez.pl (in Polish). 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Nie żyje Biskup Edward Janiak. Zmarł w wieku 69 lat". RMF FM (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-29.