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Over 60,000 pilgrims at Jasna Góra at the celebration with the participation of the Delegate for Pontifical Representations
Good is always greater than evil, there is more good in the world, because good is a path of love, and love comes from God, because God is love - said Archbishop Jan Romeo Pawłowski, Delegate for Pontifical Representations, on August 15 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Jasna Góra, during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland.
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.
Plenary meeting of the Polish Bishops’ Conference
Protection of children and young people as well as the pastoral agenda for the years 2019/2020 were the principal topics of the plenary meeting of the Polish Bishops’ Conference. The bishops convened in Wałbrzych, Diocese of Świdnica, on June 13-14, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the diocese. Metropolitan Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, adjunct secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was a guest of the meeting. He conducted a study day and shared his experience.
Metropolitan Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta, adjunct secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, was invited by the Polish Bishops’ Conference last year to share his expertise on the protection of children and young people against sexual abuse by the clergy. Apart from the meeting with Archbishop Scicluna, the bishops heard a report of Primate of Poland, Archbishop Wojciech Polak, e.g. on the system of prevention and assistance to victims of abuse. Moreover, Fr. Prof. Piotr Majer discussed t
Archbishop Peña Parra in Warsaw: Achille Ratti is an inspiration for the relations between Poland and the Holy See
On the 100th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Poland, we hope that the example of Achille Ratti will be a constant inspiration for our present and future relations - said Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, during the ceremony of unveiling the monument to Msgr. Achille Ratti at the Apostolic Nunciature in Warsaw.
2-10 June: Millions of Poles will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first pilgrimage of John Paul II to Poland
Millions of Poles will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first pilgrimage of John Paul II to Poland on 2-10 June. All Polish dioceses, as well as public institutions, have prepared numerous events. The speech of Pope Wojtyła to the General Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference at Jasna Góra from 1979, hitherto unknown, will also be published.
Archbishop Gallagher: The purpose of every State is the common good
The purpose of every State is the common good in the broadest sense. This includes promoting internal and external peace - said Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, during a solemn scientific session on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Poland and the Holy See.
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.
5th Anniversary of the Canonization of St. John Paul II and 80th Birthday of Cardinal Dziwisz
On April 27, we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the canonization of St. John Paul II, which coincided with the Sunday of Divine Mercy. On this day, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, long-time secretary of St. John Paul II, will celebrate his 80th birthday. On the occasion, Cardinal Dziwisz recalls reminiscences related to Pope Wojtyla.
A Postal Stamp for the Centennial of the Restoration of Diplomatic Relations Between the Holy See and Poland
A postal stamp commemorating the centennial anniversary of the restoration of the diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Poland was issued jointly by the Polish Post and the Vatican Postal Service. It was presented on March 29 at the Apostolic Nunciature in Warsaw. The ceremony was attended by, among others, Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz and Bishop Michał Janocha, representatives of the diplomatic corps.
The 100th anniversary of the Polish Bishops’ Conference and of the Apostolic Nunciature in Poland with the participation of Card. Parolin
The 100th anniversary of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, the 100th anniversary of the Apostolic Nunciature in Poland, the protection of minors in the Church and youth ministry - these are the main themes of the 382nd Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, which will take place from 12 to 14 March in Warsaw with guests from abroad. The papal legate for the jubilee celebrations will be Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See.
