Can somebody tell me his Name and what he did around 1940 and a brief history before he became Bishop and thereafter Pope.

-- Manfred HEINRICH (mwmfred@mweb.co.za), November 14, 2000

Answers

Manfred, you can find more in Internet. Here is a little contribution

HIGHLIGHTS ON THE LIFE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE JOHN PAUL II HIS FAMILY Father, Karol Wojtyla: Son of a master tailor Maciej and Anna, born July 18, 1879 at Lipnik near the city of Bielsko Biala, Poland. From 1900 administrative officer of the Austrian army, then lieutenant in the Polish army until his retirement in 1927. Mother, Emilia Kaczorowska: Daughter of a pack-saddle maker and refurnishes carriages, named Feliks, and Anna; born 26th of March 1884 in KrakC3w, Poland. Brother, Edmund: Born on August 27, 1906 in KrakC3w, physician, worked in Prowszechny Hospital in Bielsko.

KAROL JCSEF WOJTYLA 1920 May 18 Born in Wadowice (KrakC3w), Poland. June 20 Baptized by the military chaplain P. Franciszek Zak, lived with his parents at Rynek 2, (now Via Koscielna 7, apt. no. 4). 1926 Sept.15 Attended the elementary school for boys, and then the prep years of secondary school BMarcin WadowitaB in which during all his classes he achieved the top grades. 1929 April 13 His mother dies. 1930 June Admitted to the State Secondary School for boys, "Marcin Wadowita". 1932 Dec. 5 His brother Edmund dies. 1933 June 14 Finishes the third form of Secondary School. 1935 Sept Participates in military training exercises at Hermanice. Dec 14. Admitted into the Society of Mary. 1938 May Receives the Sacrament of Confirmation. May 14 Completes leaving exams at Secondary School. June 22 Enrolls in the Faculty of Philosophy (course of Polish Philosophy) at Jagiellonian University, KrakC3w. From 1934-38 His first student theatrical performances in Wadowice; during Secondary School he is president of the Society of Mary; first pilgrimage to Czestochowa. Summer 1938 He and his father move to KrakC3w (Via Tyniecka 10). Beginning of Academic YearWhile studying at University he joins the "Studio 38", experimental theater group founded by Tadeusz Kudlinski. 1939 Feb. 6 Joins the Student Society at the Jagiellonian University ( Eucharistic and charity section). July University military training camp at Ozomki, near Wiszna Sadowa for Polish and Ukraine students. Sept. 1 Second World War begins. Nov. 2 Registers for the second year university courses in Literature and Philosophy. 1940 Feb. Meets Jan Tryanowski, tailor, a man of profound spirituality, shaped by the Carmelite School. Introduces Wojtyla to the writings of John of the Cross and Teresa dBAvila. Participates in the underground theater directed by Tadeusz Kudlinski. Nov.1 He earns a living and forestalls deportation and imprisonment, as a stone cutter in quarry at Zakrzowek, KrakC3w. 1941 Feb. 18, His father dies. August Receives into his house the family of Mieczyslaw Kotlarczyk, founder of the live words theater (Rhapsody): Nov. 1 First presentation of KrC3l Duch "The Spirit King" by Jiliusz Szowacki and then others. 1942 Spring Transferred to Solvay chemical plant. Oct. Begins clandestine studies for the priesthood in KrakC3w's underground seminary; registers in the Faculty of Theology of the Jagiellonian University. 1943 March Takes the lead role of "Samuel Zborowski" by Juliusz Szowacki making his first appearance on the theatrical scene. It is also his last appearance in the world of theater (Clandestinely; they preform in the house of a group of friends). Academic year 1943-44 Second year of theology studies. Continues to work in the Solvay chemical plant. 1944 Feb.29-Mar.12 Hit by an automobile; recovery in hospital. August Archbishop Adam Stefan Sapieha transfers him, together with other clandestine seminarians to the Archbishop's Residence where he remains until the end of the war. He continues his studies but not his work at BSolvayB. Sept. 9 Receives the tonsure. Dec. 17 Receives the first two minor orders. Jan. 18 The Russian Armed Forces free KrakC3w from Nazi occupation. 1944-1945 Third year of theological studies. 1945 April 9 Elected vice-president of the student organization "Bratnia PomocB (Fraternal Help) at Jagiellonian University. Serves in this capacity until the end of May 1946. 1945-1946 Fourth year of theological studies. Dec 12 Receives the two other minor orders. 1946 October 13 Sub-diaconate. October 20 Diaconate. November 1 Ordained a priest. As on the preceding occasions, he received Holy Orders from the hands of Archbishop Metropolitan Adam Sapieha in his private chapel. November 2 Celebrates his first Mass in the crypt of St. Leonard at Wawel. November 15 Leaves Poland to begin studies in Rome. November 26 Registers at the Angelicum University. Nov 15- Dec. Lodging with the Pallottines in Via Pettinari. End of Dec. Together with Fr. Starowieyski lives at the Pontifical Belgian College in Via Quirinale 26. 1947 July 3 Earns a licentiate in theology. Summer With Fr. Starowieyski he travels to France, Belgium and Holland. In the area of Charleroi he carries out his pastoral activities with the Polish workers. 1948

-- Enrique Ortiz (eaortiz@yahoo.com), November 15, 2000.

Hi, Enrique,

I was reading all the information you gave someone on this 50 week old thread! I came across something very interesting you wrote. You said, "The Pope was ordained a Priest on Nov.1 1946."

That means TODAY, is the 55 annivesary of our Holy Pope, being Ordained a Priest.

Happy 55 Years, Pope John PauL 2ND.

God Bless our Pope.

David S

-- David S (asdzxc8176@aol.com), November 01, 2001.

Happy 82nd birthday Pope John Paul. God bless you

David

-- David (David@excite.com), May 19, 2002.

Ditto, David S. ... John Paul the Great.

-- (jfgecik@hotmail.com), May 19, 2002.

For those who had not heard he is going to publish a book of poetry shortly provisionally titled "The Rome Triptych. Apparently it will include thoughts on his sucessor and will b "a poetic meditation about the themes of finality, a last will of sorts" Should be intresting.

-- Kiwi (csisherwood@hotmail.com), January 26, 2003.

Karol Woityla is is real name.

-- Zelda R. Flisiuk (michal @ qwi.net), April 07, 2003.

john pauls real name is Karol Wojtyla before he got baptized and around 1940 john paul left school and moved back to poland with his father.

-- emma sayers (nuttyemma44@hoymail.com), April 12, 2003.

Could anyone tell me the role the Solvay Chemical Plant played during the Occupation, and how it benefited the Nazis? Were the chemicals used to murder the Jews more effectively? Beyond an 'escape' from a labor camp for the current pope, what exactly did he do in the plant? Did his work aid the Nazis? Why didn't he resist? Is he a Nazi collaborator to this day? How and when was he first associated with Cardinal Ratzinger, and what role did Ratzinger play during WWII? Any and all answers will be appreciated.

-- JOhn Zborowski (marsmore@earthlink.net), July 31, 2003.

Ernest Solvay (1838 - 1922) Inventor, Chemist, best known for his development of a commercially viable ammonia-soda process for producing soda ash (sodium carbonate), widely used in the manufacture of such products as glass and soap.

"Could anyone tell me the role the Solvay Chemical Plant played during the Occupation, and how it benefited the Nazis?"

See above. Solvay is ordinary commercial business that preceded Nazis and still exists. No special benefit.

"Were the chemicals used to murder the Jews more effectively?"

No. Only a bigot would ask. 99.9% of all chemicals manufactured had nothing to do with Holocaust, but you had to come up with this weird idea, did you?

"Beyond an 'escape' from a labor camp for the current pope, what exactly did he do in the plant?"

Respectable, ordinary work. You should do the same.

"Did his work aid the Nazis?"

No. But your sick questions aid people who hate Catholics, by trying to paint a cloud over the pope's head.

"Why didn't he resist?"

There was nothing improper to resist. Why didn't YOU resist trying to damage a fellow Pole?

"Is he a Nazi collaborator to this day?"

Another sick question. Never was a collaborator, is not now, and never will be. The man has been pope for 25 years. If he did wrong during the war, it wouldn't have remained hidden for 25 years, waiting for some bigot like you to expose it.

"How and when was he first associated with Cardinal Ratzinger, and what role did Ratzinger play during WWII?"

May have met at Vatican Council in 1960s, where pope was a bishop and cardinal was a priest-theologian-advisor to another bishop. Cardinal was no Nazi. Born in 1927, was 6 when Hitler came to power, and entered a minor seminary at age 12. In '43, when 16, was forced out of seminary and into anti-aircraft corps. In '44, forced into basic training for infantry, but was quickly captured and put in a POW camp. In mid-'45, went back to seminary.

-- Art (ars@gratia.artis), July 31, 2003.

God bless the pope.Happy silver jubilee and i pray God still keep you alive for some years.We all love the handmade of the lord.God bless you pope as you bless his flock.gracias and may the holy spirit (Espirito sancto)lead you till death.I'm from Nigeria and i'm 17years old.I just love the work of God!!!!

-- Kelechi Okolie (kulsauce@yahoo.com), October 16, 2003.

Dear Pope John Paul, May the Lord bless and make u feel better and help him give u better health God Bless, Bach P.S. How do people become a saint and what steps to you have to do?

-- Bach (16flames@comcast.net), October 16, 2003.

Hi friend! His name is Karol Wajtyla and in 1940 he met Jan Tryanowski, tailor a man of profound spirituality shaped by the Carmelites school. Thank you. Karibu Tanzania.

-- Bonaventure Mathias of Dar es salaam Tanzania (bonie2001tz@yahoo.com), October 21, 2003.

his name is karol. but im not to sure what he did around the 1940s sorry i cant help you there. hope it helps you any way.

-- niamh mccormick (smileyfaces4me@hotmail.com), October 21, 2003.

I think that the pope is a great man and if everyone was like him, this would be an entirely different world

-- yalles (td@reef.com), November 28, 2003.

jan. 2nd 2004 please pray for the pope that he may guide us thru the next eight years,as we prepare to meet our savior Jesus Christ

-- (foo @aolo.com), January 02, 2004.

If you want a great bio on the pope read "Witness to Hope" by George Weigel. It's long but an awesome bio.

-- Scott (papasquat10@hotmail.com), January 07, 2004.

"papasquat10"

What is "Papa Squat" -- a rock band? What does this unusual name or phrase mean? Are you a teenager?

-- (?@?.?), January 08, 2004.

Happy 84th holy father! God bless you.

PS: I'm glad Elpidos dreams never amounted to much about you.:-)

-- - (David@excite.com), May 18, 2004.

Amen, David

-- Brian Crane (brian.crane@cranemills.com), May 19, 2004.