A Bolton priest has been hailed as “an example to us all” after being honoured by the Pope for incredible 65 years in the priesthood. Father Marian Juszczyk first came to England from Poland in 1971 and still helps with services at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Bolton town centre at the age of 91. He has now celebrated the 65th anniversary of his ordination with a ceremony attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Bolton, other civic dignitaries and even recognition from Pope Francis.
Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan said: “We were treated to some beautiful Polish food . “As the Mayor I would like to thank Father Marian for his service to not only the Church but to all of Bolton.” Father Marian with the Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan and Mayoress Karen Holdsworth (Image: Public) Father Marian has been appointed priest of various parishes across the country since his arrival in England.
Now retired, he still makes Bolton his home and his anniversary event was attended by parishioners from across the town along with family members from Poland. On display at the celebration event, was a certificate from the Vatican. The 65th Anniversary certificate of ordination from the Vatican and Pope Francis (Image: Public) It read: “The Holy Father Francis cordially imparts the requested Apostolic Blessing to Father Marian Juszczyk on the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of his Presbyteral Ordination invoking through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary an abundance of .
