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Edward Wawerski

Roman Catholic priest

Born Jun. 2, 1936, Borkow, Poland; came to U.S., 1974; son of Michal and Stefania (Zielinska).

Education: Master of Theology (Th.M.), 1961, Master of Science (M.A.) (in sociology), 1972, Catholic University of Lublin (Poland).

Career: in New York State - associate pastor, Glen Head, 1975-88, Floral Park, 1988-89, pastor, St. Ladislaus Parish, Hempstead, 1989 -.

Honors: special citations, Mayor of Glen Cove, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, executive director of Nassau County, 1990; Citizen of the Year, Polish American World, 1983; Man of the Year, American Polish Association of Professionals and Businessmen, 1991; nominee canon, Boleslaw Pylak, Archbishop of Lublin (Poland), 1992.

Languages: Polish, English.

Office: Roman Catholic Parish of St. Ladislaus, 18 Richardson Place, Hempstead, NY 11550.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996.

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