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Pitrus, Rev. John Joseph, S.T.D.
Chaplain of the Daughters of Mary of Immaculate Conception, Osgood Ave., New Britain, Conn. Writer. Born May 9, 1904 in Middletown, Conn. Education: St. Mary's parochial school, 1917; Middletown H.S., 1921; St. Mary's College, Orchard Lake, Mich., 1922-23; St. Thomas Preparatory Seminary, Hartford, Conn., 1922-1923; graduated from St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, N. Y.,
1925, receiving Ph.B. degree in Philosophy. Studied theology at University of Friebourg, Switzerland, 1925-1929. In 1927 received S.T.B. degree, and S.T.L. in 1928. Ordained at Friebourg, May 26, 1929. Received S.T.D. degree in 1930, from the University of Friebourg. In June, 1930 appointed chaplain of Polish Orphanage and St. Lucian's Home, New Britain, Conn., which position he holds to present time. Commissioner of New Britain Housing Authority, New Britain, Conn.; treasurer of New Britain Rest Home. Author of: "The Problem of Divorce," "Daily Progress in Religious Virtues," 1935; "Postep Duchowny w Cnotach Zakonnych," 1932; "Dusza Zakonu u Stop Jezusa," 1938. Address: St. Lucian's Home, North Burrit St., New Britain, Conn.

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

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