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Spokesman of the Polish Bishop’s Conference of 2017: anniversaries of Marian apparitions, the “Rosary to the Borders” and a decree concerning Primate Wyszynski
Anniversaries of the apparitions in Fatima and Gietrzwald, preparations for the synod of bishops about youth, celebrations of the 600th anniversary of the primacy in Poland, “Rosary to the Borders”, assistance to the victims of storms and war in the Middle East and announcement of the decree recognising the heroic virtues of Primate Stefan Wyszynski are the most important events of 2017, emphasized the spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Fr. Pawel Rytel-Andrianik.
In Poland, Joint Action of the Church and the Police to Promote Pedestrian’s Security
Wearing reflectors that allow greater visibility on the road was called for conjointly by representatives of the Polish police force, the Polish Bishops’ Conference, and the Polish Ecumenical Council, which includes, among others, the Orthodox and Lutheran Churches. The Action #LetYourLightShine is also being promoted in the social media.
The President of the Polish Bishops' calls for prayers and help for Syria
A prayer for peace in Syria and its inclusion in the program of Caritas "Rodzina Rodzinie" (Family for Family) has been called for by Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki, President of the Polish Bishops' Conference, who personally supports one of the Syrian families). The Archbishop also thanked the Poles for their commitment to helping the Syrians through the Pontifical Foundation "Aid to the Church in Need".
Reception of Christ as King and Lord
The Jubilee Act of the Reception of Christ as King and Lord was solemnly recited on 19 November 2016 in the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy and, on the following day, in all Polish parishes this act of faith, confirming the choice of Christ and sealing with Him the baptismal covenant, was repeated. This act is recognition of His dominion over the entire world and submission to His law.
We have been waiting for this moment for 225 years - Independence Day and the First Holy Mass Celebrated in the Temple of Divine Providence
“We have been waiting for this moment for 225 years,” emphasized the Metropolitan of Warsaw, Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz, at the beginning of the first Mass celebrated in the Temple of Divine Providence in Warsaw’s District of Wilanow. On November 11th, Poland’s Independence Day, this church, under construction by the Poles since the adoption of the Constitution in 1791, was opened to the faithful. The work on this edifice—intended to be an ex-voto—was impeded first by the partition of Poland, then by World War II and the communist government.
