Fr.
Jan Sadowski
(October
23, 1937 - January 3, 2026)
Toronto, January 3, 2026
Z żalem
pragniemy podzielić się z Wami wiadomością, że
po 88 latach życia, w tym 65 latach kapłaństwa i
54 latach życia zakonnego, o godzinie 3:10 nad
ranem w Szpitalu św. Józefa w Toronto zmarł ks.
Jan Sadowski OMI.
O. Jan. Sadowski pełnił funkcję wikariusza w
parafii św. Jacka Odrowąża (St. Hyacinth)
w Ottawie od 1 lipca 1997 roku. Po latach
posługi duszpasterskiej w Ottawie, w 2009 roku
został skierowany do parafii św. Kazimierza w
Toronto w Ontario, gdzie kontynuował posługę
kapłańską wśród polskiej wspólnoty katolickiej.
Pozostał w parafii św. Kazimierza do przejścia
na emeryturę, po czym przeniósł się do
Copernicus Lodge.
With sadness we would like to share with you the news that, having lived 88 years of life, 65 years of priesthood and 54 years in Religious life, at 3:10 am this morning, Fr. Jan Sadowski OMI passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto.
"We will keep alive the memory of our deceased and not fail to pray for them…" (C.43)
Biographical
Note
Fr.
Jan Sadowski, OMI
was
born on October 23, 1937, in Rawa Mazowiecka,
Poland. He completed his elementary and
secondary education in his hometown before
entering theological studies in Warsaw. From
1954 to 1959, he studied philosophy and theology
at the Major Seminary in Warsaw, while also
attending the Faculty of Theology of the
Catholic Theological Academy. He was ordained to
the diaconate on December 19, 1959, and to the
priesthood on June 26, 1960, in Warsaw.
Following
his ordination, Fr. Sadowski served for a decade
as a parish vicar in the Archdiocese of Warsaw,
ministering successively in Kolbiel (1960–1962),
Łomianki (1962–1964), Poświętne (1964–1966),
Piastów (1966), and Wysokienice (1967–1970).
During the academic year 1959–1960, he also
served as prefect at the Parish of the Most Holy
Savior in Warsaw.
In
1970, Fr. Sadowski entered the novitiate of the
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate at Święty
Krzyż, completing it in 1971. He made his
perpetual vows on July 28, 1973, in Lubliniec,
formally committing his life to the Oblate
charism. As an Oblate, he continued pastoral
ministry as a vicar in Gorzów Wielkopolski
(1971–1973), then served as hospital chaplain in
Lubliniec (1973–1978), and later as associate
pastor in Wrocław (1978–1980). In 1980, he
undertook further studies in Paris, France.
That
same year marked the beginning of a major
chapter in his missionary life, when Fr.
Sadowski was sent to Madagascar. After language
preparation in Mahanoro (1980–1981), he served
as a missionary in the Diocese of Tamatave,
working in Marolambo (1981–1985), Mahanoro
(1985–1986), Tamatave (1986–1989), and
Ambinanindrano (1989–1990). He also dedicated
himself to formation, serving as a formator at
the Major Seminary in Diego Suarez (1990–1992)
and later in the Oblate scholasticate in
Antananarivo, remaining in Madagascar until
February 1993. His missionary service included
responsibilities as assistant novice director,
contributing significantly to the early
development of the Oblate mission on the island.
Upon
returning to Europe, Fr. Sadowski served as
associate pastor at St. Theresa Parish in
Siedlce (1993–1994) and as chaplain to the
Sisters of St. Elizabeth in Katowice
(1994–1995). From 1995 to 1997, he ministered to
the Polonia in France as associate pastor at St.
Stanislaus Parish in Calonne-Ricouart, France.
In
1997, Fr. Sadowski was assigned to Canada, where
he served as associate pastor at St. Hyacinth
(Św. Jacek) Parish in Ottawa, beginning on July
1, 1997. After years of pastoral ministry there,
he was assigned in 2009 to St. Casimir’s Parish
in Toronto, Ontario, where he continued his
priestly service to the Polish Catholic
community. He remained at St. Casimir’s Parish
until his full retirement, after which he
transferred to Copernicus Lodge.
Having
lived 88 years of life, 65 years of priesthood,
and 54 years of religious life, Fr. Jan
Sadowski, OMI, passed away peacefully at 3:10
a.m. on January 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s
Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Faithful
to the end in his vocation as a priest,
religious, missionary, and formator, Fr. Jan
Sadowski leaves behind a legacy of quiet
dedication, pastoral generosity, and missionary
zeal.
Eternal
rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon him.
May
he rest in peace. Amen.
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