His parents were József and Gizella Bisztyó.
He studied theology in Rome, where he earned a doctorate in theology from the Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum. He was ordained a priest in Rome on October 26, 1947, but did not return home; his citizenship was revoked in 1948.
He spoke several languages fluently.
From 2003 onward, he lived in retirement in Kalocsa. Many of his lectures are available on YouTube.
Domestic service locations
From
To
Place i
Current name, country i
Church / institution
Position
2003
2007
Kalocsa, Hungary
retired
Foreign service locations
From
To
Place
Current name, country
Church / institution
Position
1951
1953
Allan, SK, Canada
St. Aloysius templom
German pastor
1953
1956
Biggar, SK, Canada
assistant pastor
1956
1956
Canada
Bow Island, AB
the pastor of the Hungarian refugees
1958
1995
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Hungarian pastor; from 1958 to 1980, he served as a seminary spiritual director; from 1960 to 1986, he was a university professor; and from 1980 to 1992, he also served as pastor of the Hungarian parish in Edmonton
Hungarian pastor; from 1958 to 1980, he served as a seminary spiritual director; from 1960 to 1986, he was a university professor; and from 1980 to 1992, he also served as pastor of the Hungarian parish in Edmonton
Bisztyó József, Msgr., dr.: personal record. In: Historical directory of Hungarian, Hungarian-descended, and Hungarian-speaking clergy serving abroad. Available at: https://www.diaszporalelkipasztorok.hu/persons_v2/view.php?id=85 (accessed: 2026-07-07).
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