Bogdan Józef Wojtuś facts for kids
Bogdan Józef Wojtuś (born July 4, 1937 – died October 20, 2020) was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church in Poland. He served as an auxiliary bishop, which means he was a helper bishop, in the archdiocese of Gniezno. He held this role from 1988 until 2012.
Who Was Bogdan Wojtuś?
Bogdan Wojtuś was a Polish church official who dedicated his life to the Roman Catholic Church. He was born in a place called Łąsko Wielki, which is in Poland. His work as a bishop involved helping to lead the church community in the Gniezno area for many years.
His Journey in the Church
On November 17, 1993, a very important event happened in his life. Pope John Paul II, who was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church at that time, chose Bogdan Wojtuś to become a bishop. He was given the title of a "Titular Bishop" of a place called Vassinassa. This title is often given to bishops who help lead a larger church area, like an auxiliary bishop. At the same time, he was also officially made an Auxiliary Bishop of Gniezno.
Stepping Down from His Role
After many years of service, on September 15, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI accepted Bogdan Wojtuś's request to retire. He asked to step down from his duties because of his age. It is common for bishops to retire when they reach a certain age.
His Passing
Bogdan Wojtuś passed away on October 20, 2020, in Poznań, Poland. He was 83 years old.
