KOZMINSKI, WACLAW (ONORATO). - A Capuchin under the name of Fr. Onorato, born at Biala Podlaska in Poland on 16 Oct. 1820, died at Nowe-Miasto on 16 Dec. 1916. While pursuing his studies he came under the influence of the unbelieving current, but during a severe attack of typhus he recovered his faith. He was imprisoned for a year on a false accusation of participation in political conspiracies, and after his release he led a life of penance. Having completed his studies in architecture in 1858, he entered the Capuchins. Ordained a priest, he worked in Warsaw, Zakroczym, and Nowe-Miasto.
An excellent preacher, confessor, and highly experienced spiritual director, he guided thousands of souls. He translated many Marian and Franciscan works. He founded and directed religious congregations for men and women, whose members, except for the Felician Sisters, the Capuchin Sisters, and the Seraphic Sisters, wore no religious habit
in order to exercise a more effective moral and educational influence, and also to avoid persecution by the Russian government, which at that time prohibited the existence of religious congregations.
Proceedings for his beatification have been initiated.