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Grave of Educator J. Katelė (1831–1908) in the Panemunėlis Churchyard

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Father Jonas Katelė was a prominent Lithuanian educator of the late 19th century, renowned for his work in the Panemunėlis parish. Through his efforts, this region became one of the most enlightened in Lithuania, and the Lithuanian language began to reach even the most remote villages. Father Katelė established secret Lithuanian schools, promoted education, and actively contributed to preserving Lithuanian culture. The memorial cross dedicated to him bears the inscription: “He was loved by God and people, and his memory is blessed.

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Father Jonas Katelė was a prominent Lithuanian educator of the late 19th century, renowned for his work in the Panemunėlis parish. Through his efforts, this region became one of the most enlightened in Lithuania, and the Lithuanian language began to reach even the most remote villages. Father Katelė established secret Lithuanian schools, promoted education, and actively contributed to preserving Lithuanian culture. The memorial cross dedicated to him bears the inscription: “He was loved by God and people,
and his memory is blessed.” Father Katelė served in Panemunėlis from 1872 to 1908, not only as an educator but also as a participant in the cultural movement contributing to the creation of an independent Lithuania. In addition to founding secret schools, he organized Lithuanian plays, supported cultural societies, and collected folklore. In 1893, the first clandestine Lithuanian play, "Nepadėjus nėr ko kasti" by Vaižgantas, was performed in the village of Naujikai under his initiative.
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