Edward Janiak
Polish bishop and theologian (1952–2021)
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.
Edward Janiak | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Kalisz | |
_2.png) 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 | |
| Birth name | Edward Janiak |
| Born | August 14, 1952 Malczyce, Poland |
| Died | September 23, 2021 (aged 69) Warsaw, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Oportet servire |
| Coat of arms |  |
Early life and education
changeJaniak was born in Malczyce, Poland. He was ordained a priest on 19 May 1979 by Wincenty Urban.[1][2]
Ecclesiastical career
changeJaniak 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
changeIn 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
changeEdward Janiak died on 23 September 2021 in Warsaw, Poland.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ 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.