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Zenon Grocholewski
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Memorial Page for Zenon Grocholewski

Oct 11, 1939 – Jul 17, 2020(80 years)Died in:Rome, Lazio

Catholic cardinal

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Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Zenon Grocholewski.

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July 17th, 2026

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Burial Place

Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul

Occupation(5)

university teacherCatholic deaconlecturerCatholic priestCatholic bishop

Awards(10)

Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia RestitutaIdzi Radziszewski prizeGreat Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germanyhonorary doctorate from the Catholic University of LublinCommander of the French Order of Academic Palmshonorary doctor of the University of MunichHonorary doctor of the University of PassauPro Patria MedalPolish Cultural Merit Orderhonorary doctor of Comenius University

Education(1)

Pontifical Gregorian University

Zenon Grocholewski (* October 11, 1939 in Bródki, Greater Poland Voivodeship; † July 17, 2020 in Rome) was a catholic cardinal. He was 80 years old. He studied at Pontifical Gregorian University. His faith was Catholic Church. He received 10 awards, including Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Idzi Radziszewski prize. He was buried at Archcathedral Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul.

Life Events

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Born in Poland

1939

honorary doctor of Comenius University

2002

Idzi Radziszewski prize

2012

Died in Rome, Lazio

2020

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Zenon Grocholewski. Forever remembered.