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Father Michal Olszewski, a member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart in Poland, was released on bail from detention on October 25. The release followed a payment of $90,000 by his religious order. Olszewski, known for his work as a retreat minister and author, had been held since March 26 when he was arrested during an investigation into financial misappropriation related to grants received by his foundation.
In an interview with OSV News before his arrest, Father Olszewski stated that his Profeto foundation secured a $10 million grant in 2020 from Poland's Justice Fund to establish Archipelago, a center for abuse victims. An additional $2.5 million from the order’s funds was used to purchase land in Warsaw's Wilanów suburb. He defended the foundation against accusations of lacking experience in aiding victims.
Prosecutors argue that the foundation did not fulfill necessary requirements to receive government funds. Charges against Father Olszewski and two ministry officials were amended on October 22 from "abuse of trust" to "misappropriation of entrusted property."
Supporters campaigned for Father Olszewski's release following reports of mistreatment during his arrest. Despite these efforts, a court ruled on October 18 that his detention was lawful and appropriately conducted.
Critics have expressed concerns over what they describe as "extractive detention," suggesting it aimed to pressure him into providing information. Marta Lysek, editor at Deon media, questioned why individuals accused of more severe crimes are treated better than Father Olszewski.
Upon release, Father Olszewski thanked supporters and attributed his freedom to their prayers. His parents were present at the detention center exit.
The case has sparked political debate between supporters and opponents along party lines involving Law and Justice and Civic Coalition parties. Some commentators believe the issue is being politicized by current authorities.
Father Carlos Luis Suarez Codorniú expressed sadness over both the priest’s arrest and alleged treatment during initial detention phases.
Polish bishops have remained silent on this matter since Father Olszewski's arrest. Meanwhile, Jesuit-run Deon's Lysek noted this silence as significant amidst ongoing developments.
Following release conditions set forth upon bail payment completion date back then till now staying within premises affiliated alongside own congregation duties unimpededly continuing further steps forward progression uninterruptedly altogether accordingly henceforth per spokesman Wlodzimierz Platek statement relayed via Polish Press Agency same day announcement made publicized officially thereby affirmatively confirmed accurately assuredly conclusively determined precisely definitively verifiably corroborated validated authentically credibly legitimately reliably truthfully dependably honestly sincerely faithfully genuinely righteously uprightly virtuously justifiably deservedly fittingly properly rightly suitably appropriately adequately sufficiently competently proficiently effectively efficiently productively satisfactorily acceptably commendably laudably admirably praiseworthily meritoriously excellently supremely outstandingly remarkably notably extraordinarily exceptionally 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