Joseph Ignatius Nieminski (May 22, 1926 - September 20, 1992) was the first bishop of the Toronto-based Canadian Diocese of Polish National Catholic Church. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and ordained to the priesthood in 1946 after studies at Savonarola Theological Seminary in Scranton. He was consecrated in 1968, and served on the Polish National Catholic Church's dialogue commission with the Roman Catholic Church. While in Toronto with oversight for Canadian PNCC parishes, he also organized a Croatian National Catholic Church. Nieminski died in Toronto.


Joseph Nieminski
Bishop of the PNCC
SuccessorJoseph Tomczyk
Orders
ConsecrationJune 26, 1968
by Leon Grochowski of the Polish National Catholic Church
Personal details
Born(1926-05-22)May 22, 1926
DiedSeptember 20, 1992(1992-09-20) (aged 66)
Toronto, ON, Canada
EducationSavonarola Theological Seminary

References

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  • Obituary, The Tribune (Scranton), September 23, 1992, page 7.
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Polish National Catholic Titles
Preceded by
Office Established
Bishop Ordinary of the Canadian Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church
June 26, 1968 – September 20, 1992
Succeeded by