Kazimierz Nycz
Kazimierz Nycz | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal, Archbishop of Warsaw | |
Kazimierz Nycz in 2014 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Warsaw |
| In office | 2007–present |
| Predecessor | Stanisław Wielgus |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 May 1973 by Julian Groblicki |
| Consecration | 9 June 1988 by Cardinals Franciszek Macharski |
| Created cardinal | 20 November 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kazimierz Nycz February 1, 1950 Stara Wieś, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Ex hominibus, pro hominibus |
| Signature | |
| Coat of arms | |
Kazimierz Nycz (born 1 February 1950)[1] is a Polish cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He has been the Archbishop of Warsaw since 2007.
Early life and education
Kazimierz Nycz was born in Stara Wieś, Poland. He was ordained a priest on 20 May 1973 by Bishop Julian Groblicki. He studied at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków and later obtained a doctorate.[1][2]
Ecclesiastical career
Nycz was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Kraków in 1988 and was consecrated by Cardinal Franciszek Macharski. In 2004, he became the Bishop of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg. In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him as the Archbishop of Warsaw, succeeding Stanisław Wielgus.[1][2]
Cardinalate
On 20 November 2010, Nycz was created a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI. He was assigned the titular church of Ss. Silvestro e Martino ai Monti.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "kard. Kazimierz Nycz - biogram". archwwa.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "NYCZ Card. Kazimierz". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-07-28.