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Poland: It was a year of important jubilees and decisions of the Episcopate
Announcement of the beatification of Cardinal Wyszyński, decisions to increase the protection of children and youth, the 100th anniversary of the Polish Bishops’ Conference and the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland - these are the most important events that took place in the Church in Poland in 2019.
The spokesman of the Polish Episcopate in Rome asks for prayer that St. John Paul II be declared Doctor of the Church and co-patron of Europe
Spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik, asked the participants of the conference “30 years without the Wall”, organized in Rome by the Italian Catholic association Alleanza Cattolica, for prayer and actions so that St. John Paul II could be declared Doctor of the Church and co-patron of Europe.
Spokesman of the Polish Episcopate: The Church is not against responsible sex education
The Catholic Church is not against responsible sex education. As part of courses for future spouses, classes are also conducted on topics related to sex life and responsible parenthood – indicates the spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik, who comments on the discussion in the media. He also reminds that there is already a “Preparation for marriage and family life” program in schools.
Spokesman of the Polish Episcopate: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an opportunity to give thanks for Mary’s protection
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated on August 15 and the anniversary of the Miracle on the Vistula is an opportunity to thank God for Mary’s protection over our Homeland and apologize for what is bad on our part - said the spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik.
Spokesman of the Polish Episcopate: Mary wanted to be called the Queen of Poland
It was Mary herself who wanted to be called the “Queen of Poland” - said Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik, spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, referring to the Marian apparitions from 1608 and the Feast of Our Lady Queen of Poland that falls on May 3. The main celebrations will take place at Jasna Góra with the participation of Polish bishops.
Spokesman of the Polish Episcopate: 20% of Poland’s Priests Were Murdered During World War
20 percent of Poland’s diocesan priests were murdered during World War II—that is, every fifth diocesan priest lost his life during the German Nazi occupation, recalls the spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference of the Polish Episcopate, Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik on the Day commemorating the Martyrdom of the Polish Clergy. At the initiative of the Polish Bishops’ Conference this day is celebrated on 29 April, the anniversary of the liberation of the camp in Dachau, where many Polish priests were killed.
