Voice of Fr. Ciszek
Listen to the voice of Fr. Ciszek as he describes his time in Russia just weeks after returning to the United States in 1963. Through a series of interviews, Fr. Ciszek shares about his experience of being arrested, enduring interrogations, working in a labor camp, ministering to others, and finally returning home. Excerpts from these interviews are provided by the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus.
8 sessioni
1What Kept You Going?Hear Fr. Ciszek answer the question of what kept him going while he was in captivity for over twenty years in Russia.Voice of Fr. Ciszek1 min
2ArrestListen to Fr. Ciszek describe the details of his arrest and the beginning of his interrogations.Voice of Fr. Ciszek14 min
3LubyankaFr. Ciszek tells his interviewers about his five years in the Lubyanka prison and the interrogations that he endured there. NOTE: This recording contains descriptions of violence.Voice of Fr. Ciszek27 min
4Life in the Labor CampFr. Ciszek shares what it was like to live and work in a labor camp for over a decade. NOTE: This recording contains some graphic descriptions of violence.Voice of Fr. Ciszek10 min
5Ministry in CampFr. Ciszek tells about his ministry to members of the labor camp with the other priests sentenced there. Hear how he led retreats and offered Masses for his fellow laborers.Voice of Fr. Ciszek5 min
6Uprising in CampFr. Ciszek describes a harrowing uprising in the labor camp following the death of Joseph Stalin. NOTE: This recording contains graphic descriptions of violence.Voice of Fr. Ciszek8 min
7Priesthood in NorilskListen to Fr. Ciszek describe his priestly ministry in the city of Norilsk after his release from the concentration camp.Voice of Fr. Ciszek11 min
8Coming HomeHear about Fr. Ciszek's final days in Russia and his feeling upon returning to the United States after over 20 years.Voice of Fr. Ciszek7 min