KOZMINSKI, WACLAW (HONORATUS). — 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 fell under the influence of sceptical currents, but during a severe attack of typhus he recovered his faith. He spent a year in prison on a false charge of participation in political conspiracies, and after his release led a life of penance. Having completed his architectural studies in 1858, he entered the Capuchins. Ordained priest, he worked at Warsaw, Zakroczym and Nowe-Miasto.
An excellent preacher, confessor and spiritual director of wide experience, 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 Serafines, wore no religious habit, in order to exert a more effective moral and educational influence and also to avoid persecution by the Russian government, which at that time forbade the existence of religious congregations.
The cause for beatification has been introduced.
ALESSANDRO BOLTÚC