Stanisław Samborski, priest and church builder, passes away

Canon Stanisław Samborski passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. He was the first parish priest and the builder of the church in Kosowy.

Born on March 20, 1946, in Trzciana, Samborski was ordained in Tarnów on May 27, 1973. He served as the parish priest in Kosowy for over 33 years, from July 30, 1983, until his retirement on August 25, 2016. Following his retirement, he continued to serve the parish as a resident.

Samborski played a central role in the construction of the local church, a process that began in 1982. Notably, Pope John Paul II blessed the foundation stone in Krakow on June 22, 1983. The completed church was consecrated by Bishop Władysław Bobowski on December 25, 1988.

Throughout his ministry, Samborski was honored with the title of Prelate of Honor and received the Rokietą and Mantoleta decorations. He was also an honorary canon of the Kolbuszowa Collegiate Chapter.