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Kita, Rev. Cyril, O.M.C., Ph.D., S.T.D.
Clergyman. Provincial of Franciscan Fathers, Minor Conventuals. Born in Poland, Jan. 3, 1894. Ordained May 18, 1918 in Italy. Asst. at St. Hedwig's parish, Detroit, Mich. Founder and first pastor of St. Bronislawa parish, South Chicago. Ill. Secretary of the St. Bonaventure Province Franciscan Fathers, 1926-42. For some time teacher of Philosophy and Theology at Franciscan Monastery, Detroit, Mich. At present provincial of St. Bonaventure province (elected on Aug. 18, 1942). Address: St. Bonaventure's Province. Franciscan Fathers, Lake Forest, Ill.

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

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