Richard J. Wojcik
Roman Catholic priest, educator
Born Jun. 20, 1923, Chicago (IL), U.S.; son of Joseph and Mary (Korzeniewski).
Education: Master of Arts (M.A.), University of St. Mary of the Lake, 1945, Licentiate of Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, 1949, Mundelein (IL); ordination, 1949; Master in Gregorian Music, Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, Rome (Italy), 1956.
Career: teacher, Quigley Seminary, Chicago, 1950-53; prof., 1956-90, prof. (liturgical celebration), 1990 -, Mundelein Seminary; consultant, International Commission on English in Liturgy, Washington (DC), 1970.
Author: Church musical compositions and performances; numerous articles on likturgy, music and arts in religion.
Member of: representative, Consultation on Ecumenical Hymnody, 1968-77, advisory board member, Bishop's Commission on Liturgy, Washington, 1970-73; chairman, Ministerial Association, Mundelein, 1970-73; National Association of Pastoral Musicians; Catholic Theological Association; American Choral Directors Association; National Liturgical Conference; choral director, Millennium Chorus, Archdiocese of Chicago, 1966, Prince of Peace Parish choir, Lake Villa (IL), since 1971.
Honors: Outstanding Youth award, Chicago Youth Exposition, 1941.
Languages: English, Polish, Italian, Latin.
Hobbies: music, golf, tennis.
Office: Mundelein Seminary, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, IL 60060.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996.