CARITATI IN JUSTITIA
Cardinal Jozef Glemp dies
H.E. Cardinal Jozef Glemp
Former
Primate of Poland, Cardinal Jozef Glemp, who led Poland's Roman Catholic Church
through the transition from communism to democracy, has died aged 83.
The Archbishop of Warsaw. Kazimierz Nycz, has said in a statement
that Cardinal Glemp died in hospital from lung cancer after suffering from a
long illness.
Cardinal Nycz called for prayers for
the late cardinal, who was one of the cardinal electors during the 2005
selection of Pope Benedict XVI.
Cardinal Glemp, born in December
1929 in Inowrocław, Kujawia, was appointed Primate
of Poland after the death of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński in 1981, a position he held until December 18, 2009.
He served the Polish Church for most of the papacy
of the Polish-born Pope John Paul II, a time when the church enjoyed huge influence
in Poland.
TELEGRAM FOR THE DEATH OF CARDINAL JOZEF GLEMP
Vatican
City, 24 January 2013 (VIS) – The Holy Father has sent a telegram of
condolence to Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz, metropolitan archbishop of Warsaw,
Poland for the death of Cardinal Jozef Glemp, archbishop of that archdiocese
from 1981 to 2006. Cardinal Glemp died yesterday at the age of 83.
Following
are ample excerpts from his telegram
"'Caritati in
iustitia'—for charity in justice—this episcopal motto accompanied him
throughout his entire life and guided his way of thinking, of judging , of
making decisions, and in offering guidelines of pastoral outreach. He was a
'just' man, in the spirit of St. Joseph, his patron, and those who, in biblical
tradition, knew how to listen to the voice of God's call, addressed not just to
them personally, but also to the communities to which they were sent. Such
justice, full of humble obedience to God's will, was the basis of his deep love
for God and man, which was his light, inspiration, and strength in the
difficult ministry of leading the Church at a time when significant social and
political transformations were affecting Poland and Europe."
"The love of God and of
Church and his concern for the life and dignity of every person made him an
apostle of unity against division, of harmony in the face of confrontation, of
the building of a happy future based on the past joyous and sorrowful
experiences of the Church and the nation. Continuing the work of Cardinal
Stefan Wyszynski, in constant communion with and spiritually connected to Pope
John Paul II, he resolved many issues and problems in the political, social,
and religious life of the Polish people with great prudence. Trusting in Divine
Providence, he looked hopefully toward the new millennium into which he led the
community of believers in Poland."
"The last stage of his
life was tried by suffering, which he endured with a serenity of spirit. Even
in this test he remained a witness to trusting in the goodness and love of
omnipotent God."
"Personally, I always
appreciated his sincere goodness, his simplicity, his openness, and his cordial
dedication to the cause of the Church in Poland and in the world. Thus will he
remain in my memory and my prayers. May the Lord welcome him in His glory."
Source:
V.I. S. - Vatican Information Service - www.visnews.org
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