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Barabasz, Rev. Miecislaus, Ph.D., S.T.D.
Professor, philosopher, writer, poet, editor. Born in 1863 in Poland. Graduated from Polish College, Rome, Italy. Studied further in the Gregorian University in Rome, the Catholic University in Louvain, Belgium, and the Medical School of Paris, France. Received his S.T.D. degree and Ph.D. degree in Rome. Ordained in Rome, March 5, 1887. Came to U.S. in 1891. Professor of Polish at Polish Theological Seminary, Detroit, Mich.; later became vice rector of said institution, Pastor Holy Mother of Rosary Church, Baltimore, Md., 1892-1914. Defended the poor in courts; visited the sick in hospitals and poor in alms homes. Organized Building & Loan Association in Baltimore, Md. Translated into Polish "Our Father," a drama of F. Coppe. Wrote a drama: "Lupiezey" (Looters), 1902; his collected verses were published in 1911. Edited and published a weekly: "Przyjaciel Domu" (Home Friend). Author of a "Memorial of Poles to the Conference in Hague," regarding the future of Poland. Wrote prose and poetry; playwright. Contributed articles to the Polish press. Spoke fluently: Polish, English, French, Italian, Latin, German. Died Dec. 9, 1914.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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