Funeral Ceremony for Monsignor Stanisław Kotowski
A solemn funeral ceremony for the late Monsignor Stanisław Kotowski, the long-standing chaplain of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian police, took place at the Cathedral of St. Martin and St. Nicholas in Bydgoszcz. The Holy Mass was presided over by the Bishop of the Bydgoszcz Diocese, Krzysztof Włodarczyk.
A Farewell in Uniform
The final farewell was attended by a large group of police representatives, including the Provincial Police Commander in Bydgoszcz, Chief Superintendent Jakub Gorczyński, and numerous former heads of the garrison. During the ceremony, the distinguished chaplain was posthumously awarded the Honorary Badge of the Provincial Police Commander in Bydgoszcz.
Resting Place at the Nowofarny Cemetery
Following the mass, the funeral procession, escorted by police, proceeded to the Nowofarny Cemetery, where the priest was laid to rest in his family tomb. In his address, Chief Superintendent Jakub Gorczyński highlighted the vital role the deceased played in shaping the attitudes of young officers, emphasizing service to others as the foundation of the police uniform.
