Ks. Kazimierz Zawałkiewicz (1879−1925)

Abstract

Fr Kazimierz Zawałkiewicz was born on the 29th of August,1879 in Złoczów. He was a gymnasium student in Złoczów and Sanok. His priesthood was started in divinity school in Lwów in the autumn of 1901, and continued in divinity school in Przemyśl. He took holy orders on the 29th of June, 1906. Fr Kazimierz took a vicar in Błażowa and Staromieście. In his priestly work, he got involved in the catholic association activity, mostly Social-Catholic Association. In the year of 1913 he became a parish priest in Zaczernie (near Rzeszów). Fr Zawałkiewicz truly took care of parish buildings and gave up time for social work. He contributed to reactivation of fire brigade in Zaczernie, and he took educational initiatives. His efforts resulted in the construction of school in belonging to parish Tajęcina. Fr Kazimierz Zawałkiwicz died on the 8th of April 1925. His body rested in the cementary in Zaczernie.