Polish Bishops' Conference. News
October 26: Episcopal consecration of Monsignor Mirosław Wachowski
On Sunday, October 26, at 5:00 p.m., in St. Peter's Basilica, the episcopal consecration of Monsignor Mirosław Wachowski, currently Undersecretary for Relations with States in the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, will take place. The Eucharist will be presided over by Pope Leo XIV, who will also be the principal consecrator.
Communiqué following the 402nd Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops’ Conference
The issue of migration, the status of work on establishing a commission of independent experts to investigate the phenomenon of sexual abuse of minors, as well as religious education in schools and parish catechesis – these were the main topics of the 402nd Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, which took place from 13 to 15 October 2025 in Gdańsk.
Communique from the Press Office of the Polish Bishops’ Conference following the meeting between the Presidium of the Polish Bishops’ Conference and the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
From 30 September to 3 October 2025, the Plenary Session of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors was held in Krakow. On the last day of the deliberations, the Apostolic Nuncio to Poland, Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, and the Presidium of the Polish Bishops' Conference were invited to the meeting concluding the Plenary Session.
13–15 October: 402nd Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops’ Conference in Gdańsk
The Church’s position on migration, the status of work on establishing a Commission of independent experts, and issues related to Religious Education in schools and parish catechesis will be the main topics of the 402nd Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, which will be held in Gdańsk from 13 to 15 October this year.
Wishes from the President of the Polish Bishops' Conference on the occasion of the 70th birthday of His Holiness Leo XIV
The President of the Polish Bishops' Conference, Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda SAC, extended his wishes to the Holy Father Leo XIV on the occasion of his 70th birthday. On behalf of the Church in Poland, he assured the Pope of constant prayers for him. He also wished him strength and determination in proclaiming the truth of the Gospel.
Bishop Wojciech Skibicki appointed new Bishop of Elbląg
Bishop Wojciech Skibicki, until now auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Elbląg, has been appointed diocesan bishop of that diocese. At the same time, the Holy Father accepted the resignation of Bishop Jacek Jezierski from the office of Bishop of Elbląg. The decision of Pope Leo XIV was announced today at noon by the Apostolic Nunciature in Poland.
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