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Starczówek priest misconduct and resignation

Overview

In the Starczówek parish of Lower Silesia, Father Andrzej Paszyński faced an archdiocesan investigation following allegations of misconduct during a funeral service. The deceased family reported that the priest initially refused to perform the mass because the monetary offering was insufficient and expressed dissatisfaction regarding the family’s choice of funeral provider.

Although the service was eventually conducted after parishioners intervened, witnesses described the ceremony as “arrogant,” noting it lacked a sermon or mention of the deceased.

Following these events, Archbishop Józef Kupny accepted Paszyński’s resignation. The priest is scheduled to remain in his position until August 31, 2026, while the Archdiocese of Wrocław works to appoint a successor.

Entities

Archidiecezja Wrocławska · Starczówek Parish · Father Andrzej Paszyński · Józef Kupny · Starczówek

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Priest in Starczówek resigns following funeral dispute

    A parish priest in Starczówek, Poland, has resigned after allegations that he attempted to refuse a funeral due to an insufficient monetary donation.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Polish priest Andrzej Paszyński faces archdiocesan probe after refusing funeral over low donation

    Father Andrzej Paszyński of Starczówek parish initially refused a funeral over a small donation, prompting parishioner protest and an investigation by the Wrocław Archdiocese.

Sources

donald.pl · punjabilok.com · wiadomosci.wp.pl · wprost.pl