On Saturday July 3, during celebration of the "Days of Drelow"
(map),
a special scientific session of the Society of Friends of the Drelow
District took place, during which Fr. Karol Leonard Wajszczuk (0074) was
remebered. He served for many years as a Parish Priest in Drelow and
perished in 1942 in the Nazi conventration Camp at Dachau (see).
The Society designated earlier the year 2004 as a Year of Remembrance of Fr.
Wajszczuk. In addition to the local population, the participants included
representatives of local and district authorities and members of Fr.
Wajszczuk's family. The principal speech recalling his life and deeds was
delivered by dr Jozef Geresz. After his presentation, the personal
reminiscences were presented by: the President of the Society, former Deputy
Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Poland, Representative
Franciszek Jerzy Stefaniuk, the Family Members and finally by the current
Parish Priest - Fr. Roman Wiszniewski. He also described current efforts
locally to initiate the beatification process for Fr. Karol. After the end
of the scientific session, the participants went to the local cemetery to
lay wreaths. Religious ceremonies took place in the nearby Hermitge at
Horodek, followed by the entertainment by local talents (vocal ad dancing
groups) and invited artists. Several local press releases followed the
celebrations and a special brochure was published commemorating Fr. Karol
Wajszczuk.
On Sunday, July 4, after the morning Holy Mass in a local
church, we proceeded to the not-too-distant Trzebieszow, where we worked
together with a cousin Barbara Miszta
(0156) until late into the night "arranging and matching up" the individuals
and branches on the Family Tree.
On Monday, July 5, we visited the Communal Public Library in Drelow and a
special exhibit there commemorating Fr. Karol. Our guide was the Library
Director - Mrs. Danuta Stefaniuk. Afterwards, we proceeded to Lublin.
(click to enlarge)
Communal Culture Center -
scientific session took place here
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From left: Anna Wajszczuk-Religa (0090), Malgorzata Religa (0091) and Mrs.
Stefaniuk.
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Fr. Edward Klopotek (0202) viewing the exhibit of documents relating to Fr.
Karol Wajszczuk
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Introductory remarks by the President of the Society of Friends of the
Drelow Doistrict - Franciszek Jerzy Stefaniuk.
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The key presentation by dr Jozef Geresz. Sitting behind are: Fr. Edward
Klopotek, District Starost from Biala Podl. - Tadeusz Lazowski, Drelow
Commune Chief - Piotr Kazimierski, Deputy Chief of the Kakolewnica Commune
- Adam Szulik |
Attending, members of the audience - Society and family members and
invited citizens of Drelow |
Niece of Fr. Karol Wajszczuk from Lublin - Teresa Jaroszynska (0097) and
her son Maciej
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From right: Son and daughter of Fr. Karol's younger brother - Anna
Wajszczuk-Religa and Waldemar Wajszczuk, next sits the Society President -
Franciszek Jerzy Stefaniuk.
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Dr Jozef Geresz - describing unknown facts from the life and
accomplishments of Fr. Karol Wajszczuk |
Fr. Roman Wiszniewski - current Parish Priest in Drelow describes the
activities of his predecessor in Drelow - Fr. Karol Wajszczuk.
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Teresa Jaroszynska could not hold back tears, while sharing her memories |
Following the speeches, the participants had an opportunity to see the
exhibit of documents
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Tombstone-monument honoring
the murdered victims of World
War II from Drelow
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After the Scientific Session, the Family and Society officials placed
flowers at the grave-monument honoring the victims of WWII |
Meeting in the cemetery - family, from left: Malgorzata Religa (0091),
Anna Religa (0090), Teresa Jaroszynska (0097), Andrzej Jaroszynski (0098),
Maciej Jaroszynski (0102) and Joanna, wife of Andrzej
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Text and
photographs:
Waldemar J. Wajszczuk and
Paweł Stefaniuk
(c) 2004
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