Reverend Father Joseph Szewczwy, Senior Associate

My name is Fr. Joseph Szewczwy. I have been helping out with the liturgies at St. Hugo’s since 1970, so many of you have already met me. Effective immediately, I have been appointed the retired, Associate Pastor at St. Hugo of the Hills.

My origins are Eastern European. I was born in Poland in 1932. Having fulfilled all requirements for the priesthood, I was ordained in 1955. My graduate and post-graduate theological studies were completed in Lyon, France, where I received a Doctorate in Theology. I studied in Rome, Jerusalem, Germany and France.

Since 1970, I have been working here at St. Hugo, celebrating daily Masses at 6:15 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Also, I taught Theology and Scripture full-time at St. Mary’s Seminary in Orchard Lake, as well as being a visiting instructor at the University of Detroit, Madonna College and St. John’s Seminary in Plymouth.

It is now with joy and anticipation that I tell you I have been appointed full-time as your retired Associate Pastor, on the staff of St. Hugo’s, under the leadership of Msgr. Tocco. I will be fully dedicated to the care of the suffering members of our parish, and I ask you to support me with your prayers. Thank you.

May the invisible One, the risen Lord, manifest Himself through the visible faith community at St. Hugo of the Hills parish, and receive from Him creative and saving love, giving spiritual birth to the next generation of the Mystical Body.

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