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Henryk Józef Nowacki

b. 1946

Polish Catholic priest, apostolic nuncio

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About Henryk Józef Nowacki

Born 1946. Henryk Józef Nowacki is a Polish and German catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Henryk Józef Nowacki (born 11 August 1946) is a Polish prelate of the Catholic Church who has spent his career in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

Biography Nowacki was born on 11 August 1946 in Gunzenhausen. He was ordained a priest on 31 May 1970 by Jerzy Karol Ablewicz, Bishop of Tarnów.

Diplomatic career On 8 February 2001, Pope John Paul II appointed him titular archbishop of Blera and Apostolic Nuncio to Slovakia. He received his episcopal consecration from John Paul II on 19 March. On 28 November 2007, Pope Benedict XVI named him Apostolic Nuncio to Nicaragua.

Benedict appointed him Apostolic Nuncio in Sweden and Iceland on 28 June 2012. On 6 October 2012 Nowacki was named Apostolic Nuncio in Denmark, Finland and Norway as well.

He retired in February 2017 for health reasons after a private audience with Pope Francis.

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Important facts

Born
11 August 1946, Gunzenhausen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Poland, Germany
Education
Pontifical Oriental Institute
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Titular archbishop, Apostolic Nuncio to Slovakia, Apostolic Nuncio to Nicaragua
Awards
Grand Officer of the Order of the White Double Cross
Also known as
Henryk Jozef Nowacki

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Henryk Józef Nowacki?

Polish Catholic priest, apostolic nuncio

When was Henryk Józef Nowacki born?

Henryk Józef Nowacki was born on 11 August 1946 in Gunzenhausen.

What is Henryk Józef Nowacki's occupation?

Henryk Józef Nowacki is a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Henryk Józef Nowacki?

Henryk Józef Nowacki is Polish and German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henryk Józef Nowacki

· Wikidata: Q91294

· DBpedia: Henryk Józef Nowacki

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