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Born in Pustynia-Kozlow, Poland, Fr. Sr. Skrzypek graduated for Panstwowe Liceum in Krakow, Poland, in 1952, Theological Institute of Krakow in 1956, and Savanarola Theological Seminary in Scranton, PA in 1958. Ordained a priest on January 21, 1959 by His Grace the Most Reverend Leon Grochowski, DD, Prime Bishop of the PNCC, at St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Cathedral, Scranton, PA, Fr. Skrzypek, was elevated to title Father Senior by His Excellency the Right Reverend Anthony M. Rysz, Bishop of the Central Diocese, on October 28, 1972.

Fr. Senior Skrzypek served many parishes in New York and Pennsylvania including St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Cathedral, Scranton, PA, as Assistant Pastor in 1959, All Saints PNCC, Rome, NY, St. Joseph PNCC, Middleport, PA, 1960-1963, Sacred Heart PNCC, Summit Hill, PA, 1960-1963, Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa PNCC, Albany, 1964-1971, Sarced Heart of Jesus PNCC, New York Mills, NY, 1971-1997, and was appointed Pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church in November 1997, where he served until his death. Fr. Sr. Skrzypek also served as the Ecumenical Officer for the PNCC for many years, and was an Associate Member of the Legion of Valor.

Beloved husband for 48 years of Frances A. (Pilzys).

Eternal rest grant unto your servant O Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him.

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Fr. Senior Gregory Attends Meeting with Francis, Bishop of Rome

Events, News / 22 October 2015 / ecumenical

Fr. Senior Gregory was invited to attend A Witness to Peace; A Multireligious Gathering with Francis, Bishop of Rome on Friday, September 25th at the National Museum in New York City. The invitation recognized Fr. Senior Gregory’s and others efforts toward building bridges across religions and communities in New York City and beyond. The program was a common witness to peace, religious freedom, and respect for the others on the sacred ground that marked the sacrifice of so many on September 11, 2001.

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Seniorate Corpus Christi Celebration

Events, Passaic / 14 June 2009 / Corpus Christi, family, prayer, Seniorate, together

On Sunday, June 14 clergy and parishioners from across the New York – New Jersey Seniorate gathered at our Parish to jointly celebrate Holy Mass followed by Procession in honor of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. The principal celebrant was our Pastor, the Very Rev. Stanley Skrzypek.