Jan Romeo Pawłowski Explained

Type:Archbishop
Honorific Prefix:His Excellency, The Most Reverend
Jan Romeo Pawłowski
Apostolic Nuncio to Greece
Titular Archbishop of Sejny
Church:Roman Catholic Church
Appointed:1 December 2022
Predecessor:Savio Hon Tai-Fai
Other Post:Titular Archbishop of Sejny
Ordination:1 June 1985
Ordained By:Józef Glemp
Consecration:30 April 2009
Consecrated By:Tarcisio Bertone
Birth Name:Jan Romeo Pawłowski
Birth Date:1960 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Biskupiec, Poland
Nationality:Polish
Motto:Oportet Christum crescere
Coat Of Arms:COA archbishop Jan Romeo Pawłowski.svg
Jan Romeo Pawłowski
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Jan Romeo Pawłowski (born November 1960) is a Polish prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

Biography

Pawlowski was born on 23 November 1960 Biskupiec, Poland, and became an ordained priest in June 1985, before becoming incardinated in 2004. In 1987–1991, he studied at the Pontifical University, obtaining a doctorate in canon law.

Diplomatic career

Pawlowski later studied to join the Holy See's diplomatic service. On 18 March 2009 he was made an archbishop and named the Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Congo and Gabon.[1]

On 7 December 2015, Pawlowski was appointed an official of the Secretariat of State.[2] [3] In 2017 Pope Francis named him the head of the newly created third section of that Secretariat, the Section for Diplomatic Staff.[4] [5]

On 1 December 2022, Pope Francis appointed him as nuncio to Greece.[6]

Honours

Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (23 April 2016)

See also

Notes and References

  1. Holy See Press Office . 14 October 2019 . 18 March 2009 . Rinunce e Nomine, 18.03.2009 .
  2. Holy See Press Office . 14 October 2019 . 7 December 2015 . Rinunce e Nomine, 07.12.2015 .
  3. http://niedziela.pl/artykul/19463/Watykan-Polak-papieskim-delegatem-do Watykan: Polak papieskim delegatem do spraw nuncjatur
  4. News: Third Section Established in Secretariat of State. Zenit . 15 August 2018 . 21 November 2017 .
  5. 14 October 2019 . it . 21 November 2017 . Comunicato della Segreteria di Stato, 21.11.2017 . Holy See Press Office.
  6. News: Resignations and Appointments, 01.12.2022 . December 1, 2022.