Fr. Adam Szufel, OFM, passes away

Fr. Adam Szufel, OFM, died on September 5, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the Diocese of Saint Petersburg. He was 89 years old.

Originally from Poland, Szufel immigrated to the United States with his parents, Michael and Zofia. He professed first vows with the Franciscan Order on August 15, 1956, and solemn vows on August 15, 1959, before being ordained a priest on June 13, 1964.

His ministry included serving as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, where he retired at the rank of colonel, and serving at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Greenwood, Mississippi. In 2016, he moved to St. Anthony Friary in St. Petersburg.

A funeral Mass was held on September 15, 2026, at St. Mary, Our Lady of Grace Church in St. Petersburg.