Joachim Giermek (April 2, 1943 – January 5, 2024) was an American Franciscan Father who was Minister General of the Conventuals (OFM Conv.) and the first to be of Polish ancestry.[1] He was elected in 2001[2] and served until 2007.[3] He was involved in Franciscan peace efforts.[4]
Joachim Giermek | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1943 |
| Died | January 5, 2024 (aged 80) |
Giermek was born in Buffalo, New York, on April 2, 1943,[5][6] and died in Ellicott City on January 5, 2024, at the age of 80.[7]
References
edit- ^ Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- ^ "Conventual Franciscan Friars site". Archived from the original on April 5, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ Zenit
- ^ The Damietta Initiative
- ^ Fr. Giermek Obituary
- ^ "Franciscans.org". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ Franciscan Father Joachim Giermek, 118th successor of St. Francis of Assisi, dies at 80 in Ellicott City
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