REV. ZYGMUNT MUSIELSKI OMI -

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REV. ZYGMUNT MUSIELSKI OMI 1932 - 2005 After a long illness, Fr. Musielski passed away peacefully in his sleep at Copernicus Lodge, Toronto on September 7, 2005. Born on April 7, 1932 in Auby (Nord) France, Fr. Musielski was the youngest child of Joseph and Magdalena (nee Miklejewski). He is survived by two of his siblings, Weronika and Stefan, both living in France. Fr. Musielski entered Novitiate of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in October 1952 in Korbeck-Lo, Belgium and pronounced his first vows in 1953 at which time he was sent to Canada to continue his philosophical and theological studies at the Oblate Scholasticate in Battleford, SK. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 14, 1958 at St. Stanislaus Church, Toronto. He remained at St. Stanislaus as Assistant Pastor until 1965 when he was named Assistant Pastor at St. Casimir's Parish, Toronto from 1965 to 1972. Fr. Musielski served as Pastor of a number of Oblate Parishes including Holy Ghost Parish, Winnipeg, (1972-1981) and (1991-1993); St. Casimir's Parish, Vancouver, (1981-1984); St. Casimir's Parish, Toronto, (1984-1991); Sts. Peter Paul, Welland, (1993-1996). Since 1996, while residing at the Oblate Provincial House in Toronto he served the Polish communities in Nobleton and Barrie for four years. During his many years as a Missionary Oblate, he involved himself not only in parish and church affairs but also held a number of responsibilities in the civic arena. To this end he was a director of the Community Folk Arts Council of Metropolitan Toronto and the Ontario Folk Arts Council (1963) and (1984); member of the Board of Trustees in the National Art Centre, Ottawa (1969-1972); honorary Chaplain to Scandinavian airlines; a life member and Chaplain Cardinal Wyszynski Council to the Knights of Columbus and an honorary member of the Roncesvalles BIA since 1986. In 1967 he was awarded the Centennial Medal by the governments of Canada, Ontario and the city of Toronto. He was always interested in the missionary work of the Oblates around the world and worked tirelessly in helping to raise funds for those most in need. He will be missed not only by his Oblate brothers, but by the many people whose lives he has touched throughout Canada. Prayers and Mass were celebrated at St. Casimir's Parish in Toronto. May he rest in Peace. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, 341 Selkirk Ave. The viewing will be at 9:30 a.m. with the rosary at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Ghost Cemetery. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 2005