“I did not expect that God would act so quickly in my life. Building my relationship with God, I have never envisioned myself as a bishop. To be one is a great privilege and responsibility. From the human perspective, it is a very challenging life.”

—  Karol Kulczycki

Source: Statement from Bishop-Elect Karol Kulczycki SDS https://www.pp.catholic.org.au/__files/d/9824/Statement%20from%20Bishop-Elect%20Karol%20Kulczycki.pdf (1 August 2020)

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