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Skoniecki, Rev. A. [Ed. Alphonse] A.
Clergyman. Born July 16, 1894 in Poland; ordained in 1917 in U.S.; asst. at SS. Peter and Paul parish, Three Rivers, Mass. Since 1922 pastor at St. Mary's parish, Turners Falls, Mass. In 1928 built a church for 150,000 dollars. Editor of Parish Weekly Bulletin: "Wiadomosci Parafjalne" since 1928. Contributor to several magazines and daily papers. In 1919 editor of weekly "Piast," Chicopee, Mass. Delegate to different Polish National Conventions. In 1934 delegate to World Congress of Poles Abroad, in Warsaw. President of Polish American Council, Chapter 1, for Massachusetts. President for seven years of Union of Polish Priests of America, district for Massachusetts. Decorated by Miecze Hallerowskie (Haller's Swords); Golden Cross of Merit from the Polish Army; Golden Cross of Merit from P.R.C.U. of America. Address: St. Mary's Church, Turners Falls, Mass. [Ed. Died on July 26, 1975]

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

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