Rafał Główczyński disputes transfer by Salwatorian order

A public dispute has emerged between Rafał Główczyński, a priest known as “Ksiądz z osiedla,” and the Polish Province of the Salwatorians regarding his transfer from Piastow to Trzebnica.

The Salwatorian order issued a statement claiming the decision to move Główczyński to the International Sanctuary of St. Hedwig in Trzebnica was made in March 2026. They stated the transfer, originally scheduled for July, was postponed to November 1 at the priest's request to allow him to organize his affairs. The order also clarified that Główczyński had not received permission to purchase a barge on the Vistula or a retreat house in Madeira.

Główczyński has responded emotionally on social media, calling the order's version of events “nonsense.” He denied requesting the delay and accused his superiors of failing to support his social initiatives for youth. He emphasized that while he remains a member of the order in good standing with no moral or financial wrongdoing, he intends to release email correspondence to prove his position. He has announced a press conference for November 7 to address the matter.