Profile Facts
- Name
- Jan Szczykowski
- Role
- Priest
- Diocese
- Diocese of Marquette
- Status
- Accused
- Records
- Diocesan and public records
Accusations of child sexual abuse have been leveled against Father Jan Szczykowski of the Diocese of Marquette. As clergy sexual abuse lawyers serving survivors across Michigan, White Law PLLC has prepared this profile to lay out the reported allegations against Father Jan Szczykowski and the legal paths that may be open.
Below you will find the assignments and status attributed to Father Jan Szczykowski, a plain-language account of the reported abuse, and an overview of how Michigan law treats these cases. If Father Jan Szczykowski harmed you or someone you love, you do not have to face what comes next alone.
Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Marquette
Michigan’s Attorney General began investigating clergy sexual abuse across the state in 2018, and the Diocese of Marquette was part of that review. A Michigan clergy sexual abuse lawyer at White Law PLLC can explain how the resulting reports relate to the accusations against Father Jan Szczykowski.
Diocese of Kalamazoo, Diocese of Saginaw, Diocese of Marquette, Diocese of Gaylord, Archdiocese of Detroit, Diocese of Lansing, Diocese of Grand Rapids: those are Michigan’s seven Catholic dioceses. The Attorney General’s investigation generated report after report on them, and the Diocese of Marquette report contributes to what is publicly known about Father Jan Szczykowski.
The Allegations Against Father Jan Szczykowski
What the Record Shows
Jan Szczykowski was a priest of the Diocese of Marquette. He was named in the Michigan Attorney General’s October 2022 final report on the Diocese of Marquette among the priests with credible allegations of sexual abuse. He returned to Poland in 1998, and it is unknown whether he is dead or alive.
What Comes Next
White Law PLLC is compiling the full profile of Father Jan Szczykowski, including efforts to confirm his current status and assignment history. Survivors with information are encouraged to come forward so an attorney can assess the available legal options.
Criminal vs. Civil Sexual Abuse Cases
Understanding the split between criminal and civil cases matters for anyone abused by Father Jan Szczykowski. The state brings criminal charges to punish wrongdoing; the survivor brings a civil suit to recover losses. Both can be explored, and neither blocks the other.
Beyond suing Father Jan Szczykowski himself, or his estate if he has passed away, survivors can pursue the diocese or religious order that supervised him. Church institutions face exposure when they knew or should have known about abusive priests, failed to prevent the harm, covered up complaints, or provided poor screening and training. A successful claim can yield damages for medical and therapy costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Statute of Limitations on Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases in Michigan
Survivors of Father Jan Szczykowski considering a civil claim should know Michigan Legislature §600.5805: the general rule is ten years from the abuse or until age 28, whichever is later. For first-degree criminal charges, Michigan law sets no time limit whatsoever.
Decades often pass before a survivor of Father Jan Szczykowski’s alleged abuse feels able to report. Trauma and memory loss are well-documented effects of childhood sexual abuse, and they explain why so many claims surface in adulthood. Michigan’s timeframes account for this, though consulting counsel early is always wise.
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Pursue Justice With Help From White Law PLLC
You have rights if Father Jan Szczykowski harmed you, and White Law PLLC can help you assert them. Call (517) 316-1195 today for a confidential case review. We are located at and represent survivors statewide.
Reaching out carries no obligation. A knowledgeable attorney will review the allegations against Father Jan Szczykowski as they relate to your experience and explain what justice could look like.
Profiles summarize published records and allegations. Inclusion does not constitute a legal finding.