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Rzecznik Episkopatu: Niech Dziecię z Betlejem uczy nas pokory i wrażliwości na potrzeby innych
Niech pokój, który przynosi Dziecię z Betlejem, zagości w naszych sercach i wzbudzi pragnienie budowania przyszłości opartej tylko na Nim, z szacunkiem dla drugiego, w braterstwie wzajemnej miłości – powiedział rzecznik Konferencji Episkopatu Polski, ks. Leszek Gęsiak SJ, w życzeniach z okazji Świąt Narodzenia Pańskiego.
Poland: 1,2 million people took part in The Marches of the Three Kings!
Under the motto "God is for everyone", on January 6, in over 660 cities and towns in Poland and abroad went the March of the Three Kings. This year it was accompanied by the fundraising "Kings for the East", the income from which will be delivered to cultural and educational institutions operating beyond the eastern border as well as in Poland for the benefit of the eastern citizens.
December 26: The missionary caroling of children for their peers in Rwanda and Burundi begins
The missionary caroling is a proposal of the Pontifical Missionary Works for families, parish communities and schools for the Christmas time. The main protagonists of this initiative are children who in this way share the joy of faith and help their peers in missionary countries. This year, the Pontifical Missionary Work of Children collects funds to help peers in Rwanda and Burundi. In these countries, it is urgently needed to take care of orphaned children who have lost their loved ones due to war and illness, including AIDS. A common and severe problem is also the social rejection of disabled children. They live on the streets, becoming victims of trafficking, slavery or other types of crime.
Bishop Szlachetka for Divine Mercy Sunday: God wants the kind of love which expresses itself through love of neighbour
God wants the kind of love which expresses itself through love of neighbour – wrote Bishop Wiesław Szlachetka, President of the Charity Commission of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, in his message for Divine Mercy Sunday, which falls on 7 April. This day is the patronal feast of Caritas and begins Mercy Week.
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.
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".
