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Figas, Very Rev. Justin M., O.M.C., S.T.D.
Definitor Generalis, Radio Priest. Former provincial, St. Anthony's Province, O.M.C., 1923-1939. Born June 24, 1886, Everson, Pa., son of Jacob and Mary (Szymanska) Figas.
Education: St. Joseph's, Everson, Pa.; St. Francis College, Trenton, N. J.; Assumption Novitiate, Syracuse, N. Y.; Gregorianum and International Seraphic College, Rome, Italy, 1911. Ordained Roman Catholic priest in Rome, Italy, July 17, 1910. Assistant at St. Josaphat's, Milwaukee, Wis., 1911-14; Sec'y St. Anthony's Province, O.M.C., 1914-20; Secy Generalis, 1921; excused from the office by General Chapter in Rome; Elected Provincial, Buffalo, N. Y., 1923, re-elected 1926, 1929, 1932 and 1935 until 1939 when he was succeeded by Very Rev. Lawrence Cyman. Synodal Examiner, Buffalo Diocese. Since 1930 conducting a religious radio program known as "Rosary Hour." Audence estimated at 2,000,000. Program is conducted in Polish, over a network broadcast. Address: 199 Clark Street, Buffalo, N. Y.

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

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