According to Article 139 of the Salesian Constitutions, "The Economer Geneneral administers the assets that do not belong to a specific province or house but to the entire Society. He coordinates and oversees provincial administrations, ensuring that their management aligns with the requirements of religious poverty and serves the Salesian mission. He also ensures compliance with the necessary regulations for proper administration."
Biography of Fr. Gabriel Stawowy
Born on Christmas Day in 1966 in Miedźna, Diocese of Katowice, Poland, Fr. Stawowy is the son of Teofil Stawowy and Malgorzata Niesyto. He entered the Salesian novitiate in Kopiec in 1984 and made his first religious profession on August 22, 1985. He made his perpetual profession on August 10, 1991, in Rumia, and was ordained a priest on June 16, 1995, in Kraków.
Salesian Ministry and Leadership
Świętochłowice, Poland (1995-2002) – Served as House Councillor and Vice Rector.Nowa Huta, Kraków (2002-2011) – Rector for nine years, while also serving as School Principal from 2006 to 2011.Salesian Province of Kraków (PLS) (2006-2022) – Held key leadership roles, including: Provincial Councillor (2006-2012); Delegate for Schools (2006-2012); Province Economer (2012-2022)Salesian Missions, New Rochelle, USA (2023-present) – Served as Assistant Director at the Salesian Mission Office.
Fr. Stawowy pursued further studies at the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS) in Rome and at Berkeley, USA. He is fluent in Polish, Italian, and English.
As the new Economer General, he brings decades of financial and administrative expertise to ensure the responsible stewardship of Salesian resources in service of the Congregation’s mission worldwide.
