Pacifica in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Rev. Wojciech Adalbert Gluszek
March 26, 1897 – February 23, 1997
The Germans invaded Poland in 1939. In 1940, Father was one of many priests who was taken to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. In late 1940, the priests were relocated to the death camp of Dachau. Despite his trials Father lived by the Psalm of David: "You are a priest forever.” Although a prisoner he was forced to hear the confessions of Catholic Nazis, and absolve his persecutors. In 1944, he and the remaining survivors were liberated by the American troops.
Father Gluszek ultimately arrived in Pacifica in 1955 where he faithfully served the parishioners of the Church of The Good Shepherd until his retirement in 1990.
S Marella Pilgrim 1999
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 37° 38.512′ N, 122° 29.43′ W. Marker is in Pacifica, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is at the intersection of Oceana Boulevard and San Diego Drive, on the right when traveling north on Oceana Boulevard. The plaque is mounted in a granite alcove behind the Good Sheperd Rectory. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 903 Oceana Boulevard, Pacifica CA 94044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Little Brown Church (approx. half a mile away); Mori's Point Inn (approx. 1½ miles away); The Enduring Aramai (approx. 1½ miles away); Charles Gust 1888-1969 (approx. 2.3 miles away); Joe Cavalli – Historical Site (approx. 2.9 miles away); Molloy’s Springs (approx. 2.9 miles away); Waterworks and the Pump House (approx. 2.9 miles away); Colma City Hall (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pacifica.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.