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FR. WOJCIECH WOJTKOWIAK OMI
Fr. Wojciech Wojtkowiak OMI was born on February 14, 1944 and passed away on April 14, 2023.
He came from the Oblate parish of Christ the King in Poznan. After entering the novitiate of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, he made his first religious profession on November 1, 1964. During his religious and priestly formation at the Oblate Seminary in Obra, he made his perpetual profession in 1968. He was ordained as a priest on May 23, 1970.
For many years he ministered to many peoples and in many areas of the First Nations in Canada, living amongst them, including with the: Sioux, Assiniboine, Cree. In total, he had 25 communities lying within the Regina diocese under his care. Previously, he served in Polish pastoral ministry in: Toronto, Welland, Ontario, Winnipeg, Manitoba and in the parish of Lestock (Saskatchewan).
Due to age and illness, he took up residence in the Oblate community in Winnipeg where he served until the Lord called him to himself.
Prayers will be said on Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Avenue. Rosary will be said on Wednesday, April 19 at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 10:00 a.m. also at Holy Ghost Church. Interment to follow in Holy Ghost Cemetery.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2023
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I met Father W. at my then Parish, Corpus Christi Church. Father W. was a breath of fresh air when he came to our Parish. He enlightened his surroundings with his common sense, his to the point attitude, sense of humour, his love for his faith and people. He treated everyone the same and had no nonsense about him, as he knew his place in the Parish. Father W. was a great person, a spiritual leader and a friend, he will be missed. I had the pleasure of helping him however I could, which I knew he appreciated it and did not take it for granted. Father W, you are now free of pain and restrictions. You are free to smoke your pipe at your leisure without any judgement. May God Bless you and may you Rest In Peace, it was my pleasure to have known you and thank you for the memories. - Posted by: Nino Camara (Friend) on: Apr 18, 2023
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