Maryknoll Father Sigmund S. Jamroz died Oct. 19 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. He was 79 years old and a Maryknoll priest for 51 years.

Born in Poland, Father Jamroz moved to Chicago with his family as a child and attended Holy Trinity grade school and high school. 

Father Jamroz professed his perpetual oath in 1965 and was ordained in 1966. Following ordination, he was assigned to Bolivia, where he spent his entire missionary career.

Father Jamroz retired during 2003 but remained in Bolivia to continue his ministry.