Jan Misiaszek
Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church
About Jan Misiaszek
Lived 1903 – 1972 (aged 68–69). Jan Misiaszek was an American.
John Misiaszek (June 20, 1903 – 1973) was a bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church. He was consecrated on August 26, 1936, by Franciszek Hodur with the assistance of Bishop Leon Grochowski and Bishop John Zenon Jasinski. He was a major figure in encouraging the use of English in the worship of the PNCC. Misiaszek resigned in 1956 after his marriage to a divorced woman. The Great Council of the Polish National Catholic Church met in Buffalo in September 1956 to examine this matter, and Bishop Misiaszek was succeeded initially by Leon Grochowski.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jan Misiaszek's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jan Misiaszek's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Misiaszek?
Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church
When was Jan Misiaszek born?
Jan Misiaszek was born on 20 June 1903.
When did Jan Misiaszek die?
Jan Misiaszek died in 1972.
What nationality was Jan Misiaszek?
Jan Misiaszek was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Misiaszek. https://biography.guide/jan-misiaszek/
MLA: "Jan Misiaszek." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-misiaszek/.
Chicago: "Jan Misiaszek." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-misiaszek/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:19 UTC