---

Kasprzak, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis, M.R.
Born Nov. 19, 1875 in Chwalkowice, Poland. Graduated from Canisius College, Buffalo, N. Y., and from Polish Theological Seminary, Detroit, Mich.; ordained July 16, 1898 in Allegheny, N. Y. Served at St. John Church, Olean, N. Y., one year; at St. Stanislaus, Buffalo, N. Y.; at St. Casimir's Church, Buffalo, N. Y., 11 years. Since July 6, 1911 pastor of Transfiguration Parish, Buffalo, N. Y. In 1927 elevated to the rank of Monsignor in the diocese of Buffalo. Appointed irremovable pastor. In 1939 director of Alumni Association of Polish Seminary, Orchard Lake, Mich. and president for Buffalo district. Residence: 144 Mills Street, Buffalo, N. Y.

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

---