Father Grzegorz Marek Sadowski, C.M. was born May 20, 1966 in the parish of Our Lady the Queen of Martyrs in Radule (pronounced: Rah-doo-leh), a village in the commune of Tykocin, 10 miles West from Bialystok, North East Poland. He entered Congregation of the Mission in the Province of Poland December 8, 1985 and ordained priest on May 28, 1994 in Krakow, Poland.

His first pastoral assignment was the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in Ilowa, Western Poland where he was catechist for one year. In 1995 Father was moved to St. Vincent de Paul parish in Bydgoszcz, Northern Poland. He religion teacher in public schools until 2001. Next, we has assigned to newly founded and under construction the “Good News 2000″ Education Center in Piekary near Krakow. He was a Treasurer there 2002 – 2004.  In 2004 Father Marek started new stage of his pastoral journey and arrived to the United States.

At the beginning he stayed at Provincial Residence in Manchester, CT and later in 2004 he was assigned as parochial vicar in St. Peter’s parish, Concord, NH which was administered  by New England Province in that time. On October 9, 2008 Father was moved to St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr parish, New Haven, CT as vicar and also appointed Provincial Treasurer. He held this position until being installed as new Provincial. He served in other parishes in the Province, too according to pastoral needs. In November 2013, soon after the death of Fr Roman Gorowski, C.M. he was appointed superior of the house and pastor of St. Michael’s parish, Derby, CT.  During his pastorate he run complete renovation of the rectory and all necessary renovation works in the church. Additionally, Fr. Marek was elected to the Provincial Council and started his tenure September 29, 2014.

In May 2016, in direct voting by members of the Province Fr. Sadowski was elected new Provincial (Visitor in Vincentian terminology). His nomination was approved by the Superior General, Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. shortly before the General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission started in Chicago, IL. Although Fr. Marek was not a delegate he was present as guest at the Assembly in the time new Superior General was elected. Recently, together with Fr. Rafal Kopystynski he participated in the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of Vincentian presence in USA which took place in the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA, September 24.

Fr. Marek Sadowski, C.M. is taking over the office of Provincial from Fr. Rafal Kopystynski, C.M., who will in turn replace him as new Pastor of St. Michael’s parish in Derby. On Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, Fr. Sadowski became eighth Provincial (Visitor) of the New England Province of the Congregation of the Mission.

May God’s power help new Provincial in his service to the Church and the Congregation of the Mission in the Province of New England as well as possible.

Message in English

Message in Polish (English subtitles added)

Most of the participants were interviewed by Fr. John Freund CM of Famvin.org, sometimes helped by Fr. Eric Ravoux CM (French) and Fr. Giuseppe Turati CM (Italian). Confreres shared their impressions from the event, talked about their provinces, sent greeting. We are inviting you to watch all the stories, what can give you a chance to meet many Vincentians from around the World who are leaders of their provincial communities. As CMNewEngland.org website we are honored we could contribute in producing this video series.

Watch the whole series: Visitors’ Meeting – Participants point of view

Thursday, June 21, 2012 in Grodkow

These were very sorrowful moments for Fr. Rafal and his family. Almost four years ago (November 21, 2008), in the same church, his home parish, he lead the funeral of his Father. Presence of so many Confreres brought some consolation to his grieve. Fr. Marek Sadowski CM, Provincial Treasurer of New England Province and vicar of St. Stanislaus B&M, New Haven, CT preached very touching homily. At the end of the Eucharist Fr. Kryspin A. Banko CM, Provincial of Poland in few special words addressed all gathered and next he lead the procession to the cemetery. All concelebrants followed. Procession moved slowly across the town to the parish cemetery. Father Banko lead the burial prayers. Mrs. Kopystynska was interred next to her husband.

Again we unite with Father Rafal, his family and other siblings in prayer and his sorrow. We are their family as much as they are ours. Neither Father Rafal nor his relatives will never walk alone. Our prayers and thought will come along. Let us pray for the repose of soul of Fr. Rafal’s mother who joined her beloved husband today. May they rest in eternal peace.

[Mobile pictures attached to this story were shared by Fr. Radoslaw Pawlowski CM, Province of Poland]

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