prominent Cardinal Henryk Gulbinowicz, the former Archbishop of Wroclaw whose support of the trade union Solidarity played a critical role in the collapse of communism in Poland, was now "barred from any kind of celebration or public meeting and from using his episcopal insignia, and is deprived of the right to a cathedral funeral and burial." Gulbinowicz was also ordered to pay an "appropriate sum" to his alleged victims. On November 16, 2020, 10 days after the Vatican action, Gulbinowicz died, but, as a result of the Vatican disciplinary action, could not have a funeral in Wroclaw's Cathedral of St. John the Baptist or be buried in the cathedral. Suffragan dioceses Present suffragans Diocese of Legnica (since 1992) Diocese of Świdnica (since 2004) Former suffragans within Wrocław ecclesiastical province Diocese of Gorzów (1972–1992) Diocese of Opole (1972–1992) Former suffragans within the Eastern German ecclesiastical province In 1930 the see was elevated to the rank of archdiocese and three suffragans were subordinated to its jurisdiction, forming together with Breslau's own territory the Eastern German Ecclesiastical Province. Diocese of Berlin (1930–1972) Diocese of Ermland/Warmia (1930–1972) Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Schneidemühl/Piła (1930–1972) See also List of bishops of Wrocław Notes External links Archdiocese website Catholic-Hierarchy.org Christianity in Wrocław Wroclaw 10th-century establishments in Poland 1000 establishments in Europe Wroclaw Religious organizations established in the 1000s