Meet Gil

Gil Gadzikowski, Author

Jesuit trained. Seminary student. Career financial professional. Master of Arts in Economics. High school Latin and Greek instructor. College Economics instructor. Visiting Professor of Finance and Management. International banking consultant. Sports fan. Appreciative family man.

A man of broad interests, deep convictions and an eager curiosity.

Gil’s Inspiration

Although Gil did not complete his initiated path to a vocation of the priesthood, he did not leave behind his deep interest in and concern for all things pertaining to the Catholic Church. He continued to be in love with the Church: an astounding relationship whereby God and His children talk to one another!

Gil’s Motivation Discernment

Gil followed all the twists and turns of Church affairs throughout his business career. Over time, he noticed a concerning pattern: The Vatican seemed to believe that only the ordained can listen and speak to God. Gil considered that to be contrary to what the Holy Spirit would expect.

In retirement, Gil devoted his time and energy to study. He concentrated on research and analysis of the origin and nature of religion and specifically the Catholic Church. The work of the Bishops of Vatican II had a great influence on Gil. But then came the official documentation of the Hierarchy’s cover-up of priests’ sexual abuse, which was deeply troubling.

These things and Pope Francis’ call for the voices from the pews triggered the publication of his research in book form: The Vatican Battle of Bishops: A View from The Pew.