Sławoj Leszek Głódź
His Excellency Sławoj Leszek Głódź | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop Emeritus of Gdańsk | |
.jpg) Sławoj Leszek Głódź in 2019 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Gdańsk |
| In office | 2008–2020 |
| Predecessor | Tadeusz Gocłowski |
| Successor | Tadeusz Wojda |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 14 June 1970 by Henryk Gulbinowicz |
| Consecration | 23 February 1991 by Józef Glemp |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Sławoj Leszek Głódź |
| Born | August 13, 1945 Bobrówka, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Milito pro Christo |
| Coat of arms |  |
Sławoj Leszek Głódź (born 13 August 1945)[1] is a Polish Roman Catholic archbishop. He was the Archbishop of Gdańsk from 2008 to 2020.
Early life and education
[change | change source]Sławoj Leszek Głódź was born in Bobrówka, Poland. He studied theology and was ordained as a priest on 14 June 1970 by Bishop Henryk Gulbinowicz.[1]
Ecclesiastical career
[change | change source]Głódź was consecrated as a bishop on 23 February 1991 by Cardinal Józef Glemp. He served as the bishop of the Polish Army from 1991 to 2004. In 2004, he was appointed as the Bishop of Warsaw-Praga, and in 2008, he became the Archbishop of Gdańsk.[1][2]
Controversies
[change | change source]During his service, Głódź was involved in several controversies. He was accused of covering up cases of child sexual abuse within the church and of abusing his power. In March 2021, the Vatican imposed disciplinary measures on Głódź, including a ban on participating in public religious ceremonies and residing in his archdiocese.[3][4][5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "ABP GEN. DYW. SŁAWOJ LESZEK GŁÓDŹ | Katedra Polowa Wojska Polskiego" (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ "Arcybiskup Senior - Osoby - Archidiecezja Gdańska". Arcybiskup Senior - Osoby - Archidiecezja Gdańska. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ "Arcybiskup Sławoj Leszek Głódź i biskup Edward Janiak ukarani przez papieża Franciszka". fakty.tvn24.pl (in Polish). 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ "Śmiesznie łagodne "decyzje" Watykanu: biskupi Głódź i Janiak ukarani za tuszowanie pedofilii". oko.press (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ↑ "Publiczne poniżanie, wulgarne wyzwiska, mobbing. Jak abp Sławoj Leszek Głódź znęcał się nad podwładnymi?". trojmiasto.wyborcza.pl. Retrieved 2024-07-29.