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A Catholic Voter’s Manual – a document of the Social Affairs Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference
Standing on the side of life, striving to protect family rights and a commitment to peace are among the principles set out in A Catholic Voter’s Manual. This document of the Social Affairs Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference was published on September 21, preceding the upcoming parliamentary elections in Poland.
The Polish Bishops’ Conference: Zero Tolerance for the Crimes of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Clergy
We publish data on the activities of the Church in Poland concerning the prevention of sexual exploitation of minors by members of the clergy. These include assistance to victims, prosecution of perpetrators and development of prevention programs. The Catholic Church is the most advanced institution in this field in our country.
The Permanent Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church began in Wrocław
The Permanent Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC) started its proceedings in Wrocław on May 23, 2023. The session will include meetings focused on Poland's efforts to assist refugees and the experience of the Przemyśl-Warsaw Metropolis of the Greek Catholic Church in Poland in this regard.
The welcome of Pope Francis by Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki
Welcoming the Pope at Wawel, Polish Episcopal Conference President Abp. Stanislaw Gadecki said that the pontiff's pilgrimage came during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. "The church in Poland feels a special responsibility in this area. This is because the message of mercy is closely connected with a daughter of our country, St. Faustina Kowalska, as well as with St. Pope John Paul II, both of whom - through their lives and their writing - brought its value closer to us," he remarked.
Caritas Polska Turns 30 – It Started with Three People
Caritas Polska is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Caritas began with three people working on the top floor of the seat of the Polish Bishops’ Conference. Today, it is the largest charity organization in Poland and its aid programs for approx. 3 million people are run by over 100,000 volunteers.
13 September, 10:00 a.m.: Episcopal ordination of Fr. Mariusz Dmyterko
On Saturday, 13 September 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the cathedral parish of the Exaltation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross in Wrocław, the episcopal chirotonia (ordination) of Fr. Mariusz Dmyterko will take place, according to the Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin of the Greek Catholic Church in Poland.
August 15: the 100th anniversary of the “Miracle on the Vistula”
In Poland, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is connected with the “Miracle on the Vistula”, the victorious moment of the Battle of Warsaw. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this battle, which is considered by international historians as the 18th decisive battle in world history.
The President of the Polish Bishops' Conference urges prayer for the first session of the Synod on Synodality
I ask that all parishes in Poland offer the October rosary prayer for Holy Father Francis, synodal participants, and especially for the Polish delegation - wrote the President of the Polish Bishops' Conference, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, in an Appeal for Prayer for the First Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod.
The President of the Polish Bishops' Conference asks the President of the Republic of Poland not to sign the November 29 law
I kindly request that you refuse to sign the Act of November 29, 2023, amending the Act on health care services financed from public funds and refer it to the Sejm for reconsideration or refer it to the Constitutional Court - wrote the President of the Polish Bishops' Conference, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, in a letter to Polish President Andrzej Duda.
