David W. Bialkowski

Roman Catholic priest

Born Jun. 24, 1961, Buffalo (NY), U.S.; s. Adam and Alfreda (Cuzydlo).

Education: Jagiellonian University, Cracow (Poland), 1981-82; Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), St. Mary's College, Orchard Lake (MI), 1983; Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora (NY), 1987.

Career: parochial vicar, St. Bernard's Church, Buffalo (NY), 1988 -.

Author: several articles in: American-Polish Eagle, Western New York Catholic.

Member of: board directors member, Polish American Priest Association (speaker, National Convention, San Antonio (TX), 1991), Kosciuszko Foundation (Western New York chapter); assistant national chaplain, Polish Union of America; chaplain, singer, Chopin Singing Society, Buffalo; chaplain, Solidarity Club of Western New York, West Seneca; spiritual director, Legion of Mary, Marian Commission, pilgrimage coordinator, Diocese of Buffalo.

Honors: Citizen of the Year, American - Polish Eagle, 1989; Polish singing circle concert dedication, 1991.

Served with: United States Air Force (USAF), 2nd lieutenant, 1984-85. Republican.

Languages: English, Polish.

Hobbies: music, Polish history, customs, traditions.

Office: St. Bernard Church, 66 E. Main St, Hamburg, NY 14075

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996