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Secretary General of the Polish Episcopate: Today too ourbrothers and sisters are persecuted for their faith
These days of solidarity also aim to - in addition to the help provided to specific Churches - bring us closer to the truth about the Church of Jesus Christ and our faithful brothers and sisters who today experience persecution, suffering or marginalization in their lives for being Christ’s disciples - said bishop Artur G. Miziński, secretary general of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, during a press conference before the 11th Day of Solidarity with the Persecuted Church, organized by the Polish section of the Aid to the Church in Need and with the support of the Polish Episcopate. This year’s Day of Solidarity will take place on November 10.
The Week in Summary (September 29-October 5)
The week began with a press conference organized by the “Work of the New Millennium” Foundation during which the 19th Pope’s Day was presented. It will take place on Sunday, October 13, under the motto: “Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way”. “The uniqueness of this year’s Pope’s Day lies in the fact that we celebrate it in the year in which the universal Church and the Church in Poland is celebrating the 100th anniversary of John Paul II’s birth” – said card. Kazimierz Nycz, metropolitan of Warsaw.
Permanent Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference on Current Pastoral Issues of the Church in Poland in the Time of the Pandemic
Current pastoral issues of the Church in Poland in the time of pandemic, the beatification of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, the topic of language used in public debate and social life, and the issue of spiritual discourse in the media - These are the main topics discussed by the Permanent Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference at its meeting on May 3rd of this year at Jasna Gora.
The golden jubilee of the priesthood of the President of the Polish Bishops' Conference in Poznań
Today's celebration is “praise and glorification of God's name” for all the blessings coming to the Church of Poznan, the Church in Poland, and the universal Church from the manifold, truly dedicated ministry of Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki faithfully and tirelessly giving himself to God's people Opere et Veritate – In deed and in truth - said Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski, Metropolitan of Krakow and Deputy President of the Polish Bishops' Conference, in his homily during the Eucharist celebrated in Poznań Cathedral on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of the President of the Polish Episcopate, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki.
Polish Bishops for the 13th Education Week: Let us learn to build an active community and evangelise.
We invite all those involved in the work of developing the hearts of children and young people to ensure that this year's September reflection, prayer and all activities centred around the issue of upbringing are a response to the distinctive sign of the times, which is the ongoing Synod on Synodality in the Church - wrote the Polish bishops in the Pastoral Letter commemorating the 13th Education Week, to be celebrated in the Catholic Church in Poland this year between 10 and 16 September.
Poland: Millions of people followed Holy Week and Easter broadcasts
Millions of people in front of TV sets, radio receivers and via the Internet followed the Paschal Triduum and Easter broadcasts. And thanks to the social media campaign #Cross, #EasterBasket, #Easter, Poles created a virtual community of people celebrating the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Audience of the President of the Polish Episcopate with Holy Father Francis
The current issues related to the functioning of the Church in Poland during the ongoing war in Ukraine were at the center of the meeting of the President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference with Holy Father Francis, who received Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki in a private audience on March 28th. The meeting lasted 45 minutes.
Spokesman for the Polish Bishops’ Conference: This was the year of three important beatifications
The year 2021 was the year of three important beatifications in the Church in Poland - Cardinal Wyszyński, Mother Czacka and Father Macha. They strongly marked pastoral initiatives and strengthened the community of believers, said the spokesman of the Polish Bishops' Conference, Fr. Leszek Gęsiak SJ in his summary of the passing year.
Presentation of research on the sexual abuse of minors in the Church in the years 1958-2020
In the period from July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020, 368 declarations of sexual abuse against minors under and over 15 were received by dioceses and men's orders in Poland. The reports concern the acts committed in the years 1958-2020. 292 priests and religious were accused of sexual crimes against minors during that period. These are the data of the latest report prepared by the Institute of Statistics of the Catholic Church in cooperation with the Office of the Delegate for the Protection of Children and Youth of the Polish Bishops’ Conference. The research was financed by the Saint Joseph Foundation of the Polish Episcopate.
The Week in Summary (September 29 - October 5)
150 provincial and general superiors representing active female religious institutes met in Warsaw at the 140th Plenary Assembly of the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious in Poland. This year’s assembly focused on the matters concerning formation. There are 17,553 Polish active nuns who serve in such areas of ecclesiastical and social life in Poland and abroad as educational work, various forms of youth assistance, catechization and other forms of evangelization, as well as spiritual and material help.
