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Orzechowski, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Marion J.
Born 1877 in Poland. In 1884 came to U.S., settling in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he attended elementary schools. Secondary education received at St. Mary s College, Detroit, Michigan. Studied theology at St. Charles Borromeos Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa., where he was ordained in 1899. In 1912 appointed pastor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary parish, Cleveland, Ohio. In 1933 appointed pastor of St. John Kanty parish, Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained until 1939. In 1925 elevated to the position of the Domestic Prelate by the Holy See. Member of P.R.C.U.; P.N.A.; Chaplain of Polish Legion of American Veterans. Decorations: Cross of Merit, with Virtuti Militari, St. Gregory Order, Bethlehem Star, Haller's Swords. Died May 3, 1939.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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