Our Patron

 Father Józef Tischner (1931-2000) was one of the most intriguing and popular figures in Polish intellectual life during the second half of the 20th century. A brilliant philosopher and talented publicist, he was also a valued spiritual leader and favourite of journalists, a man who while merciless in debates was always open to a variety of opinions and beliefs. His sermons and lectures drew crowds. Throughout his life he remained closely involved with the Tygodnik Powszechny circle and Znak. He wrote and published more than 600 articles and books. He made history as the author of 'The Ethics of Solidarity', an examination of the ethical foundations of Solidarity - the social movement born in August 1980, which eventually let to the collapse of communism in Poland. In the history of philosophy – he created a unique philosophical approach to inter-human relationships (and also the relationship between God and man) which he termed the philosophy of drama.