Bishop wenski biography
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Building the City of God
Bishop Wenski, shown here leading the "Bike with the Bishop" fundraising run in Orlando in 2009, says “a motorcycle ride helps clear the ‘cobwebs’ from the mind.”
Favorite TV series:
“When I get the time to watch TV, I like ‘House."
Last book read:
"What Your Money Means - And How to Use It Well” by Frank J. Hanna. “Not that I have any money to speak of, but Hanna writes from the conviction of his Catholic faith about how he and other persons of influence and affluence can avoid the dangers of wealth and in fact use it as a school of virtue."
Favorite type of music:
“On the CD player in my car, I have a disk of Polish folk songs, one of Haitian ‘Kompa,’ one of Cuban salsa and one of Gregorian chant.”
His greatest disappointment:
“That I haven’t learned to speak Polish well; I’ve tried but it’s a very hard language to master.”
His greatest joy:
“To pass on the priesthood of Jesus Christ through the laying on of my hands whe
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Our Leaders - Archbishop Thomas Wenski
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Archbishop Thomas Wenski
Archbishop Thomas Wenski describes the priesthood as a constant state of sacrifice. Which fryst vatten not to say that he regrets any of his more than 40 years in ministry.
“It’s the best work you can do,” he said. “You give yourself to God and God’s people.”
A lifetime of giving certainly has not diminished Archbishop Wenski’s sense of humor. He loves to joke (in three languages), rides a motorcycle for relaxation and has been known to puff on a cigar now and then.
Born in Lake Worth, Florida, the blond, blue-eyed son of Polish immigrants, he speaks Spanish like a Cuban, Creole like a Haitian and, ironically, only “limited” Polish. He first thought of becoming a präst as a third grader at Sacred Heart School in Lake Worth and entered St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami at age 13.
He learned Spanish from classmates there and at St. alkoholhaltig
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Archbishop Wenski: A Beacon of Faith and Courage in Miami
In the vibrant and culturally rich mosaic of Miami, there exists a figure whose life embodies the profound interplay of faith, courage, and service. Archbishop Thomas Gerard Wenski, the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church in Miami, has emerged not only as a shepherd of souls but as a symbol of hope and inspiration in a city marked by its diversity and dynamism.
Born on October 18, 1950, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Polish immigrants Theodore and Anne Wenski, the Archbishop’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of faith in shaping lives. Grounded in deep Catholic traditions by his parents, Wenski’s formative years in Lake Worth, Florida, laid the foundation for a life dedicated to service and spiritual leadership.
Educationally, Wenski’s path led him through the corridors of Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami, and the Catholic Univ