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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.
President of the Polish Episcopate: St. John Paul II started the process of preventing sexual crimes in the Church
People who thoroughly research the history of the pontificate of St. John Paul II know very well that the issues of protecting children and youth and counteracting sexual crimes by some clergymen were the highest priority for him, emphasizes Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, vice-president of the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE) and president of the Polish Episcopal Conference.
Spokesman of the Bishops’ Conference: The WYD Exceeded All Expectations
The Pope’s directness, the enthusiasm of the young, and good organization made the World Youth Days in the Dioceses and in Krakow exceed all expectations. We could say that this has been one of the most important events in more than 1000-year long history of Poland. For the first time, a meeting was attended by young people from over 180 countries.
Archbishop Grzegorz Ryś among new cardinals
Archbishop Grzegorz Ryś, Metropolitan of Łódź, was among the new cardinals whose names were announced today by Pope Francis after the Angelus prayer. The consistory, at which the Holy Father will present the cardinal insignia to the twenty-one cardinal nominees, will occur on 30 September this year.
New Year wishes of the Spokesman of the Polish Episcopate
The social and political events of recent months have filled our hearts with anxiety and concern for tomorrow. As believers, however, we should place our trust in God’s Providence, which rules the world and history – said the spokesman of the Polish Bishops' Conference Fr. Leszek Gęsiak SJ in his wishes on the occasion of the New Year.
In Love And In Truth – the Position of the President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference and the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Once again we want to express our sincere will to continue the dialogue and the desire for even deeper reconciliation between our Churches. We trust that our Churches will soon be able to proclaim the Polish Pope as the patron of our reconciliation – we read in the Position of the President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference and the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church on the will to continue the dialogue and the desire for deeper reconciliation. The document was signed during the meeting of the Council of Diocesan Bishops, on August 27, 2019, at Jasna Góra.
The President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference appeals for national reconciliation
The President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki has appealed for national reconciliation. In a special Word, issued in connection with recent events in our country, he stressed that common concern for the fate of the Homeland should be more important than anything that divides us.
Vatican Weekend for January 30, 2016
(Vatican Radio) Vatican Weekend for January 30, 2016 features a brief history of 'Celam', the Episcopal Council for Latin America and the Caribbean, a reflection by Monsignor Peter Fleetwood of the Liverpool Archdiocese in England, by the title of 'God's Friends' for his series 'Why Bother? Staying Catholic Despite it All'. This is followed by a guided tour of St.Peter's Basilica with Carmelite Father Reginald Foster.
