Jan Pitass
American priest
About Jan Pitass
Lived 1844 – 1913 (aged 69). Jan Pitass was an American.
Rev. Jan Pitass (3 July 1844 in Piekary Śląskie, Upper Silesia (then Prussia, now Poland)- 11 December 1913 in Buffalo) was a Polish priest who was the founder and first pastor of the oldest Polish parish (St. Stanislaus - Bishop & Martyr Church) in the diocese of Buffalo, New York. He was a graduate of Niagara University before moving to Buffalo.
He has been described a "leading figure" in the Polish-American community of his time.
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Who was Jan Pitass?
American priest (1844-1913)
When was Jan Pitass born?
Jan Pitass was born on 3 July 1844 in Piekary Śląskie.
When did Jan Pitass die?
Jan Pitass died on 11 December 1913 in Buffalo.
What nationality was Jan Pitass?
Jan Pitass was American.
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