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The Church in Poland participated in the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of regained independence
The Church in Poland took part in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of independence with a Solemn Mass was celebrated in the Temple of Divine Providence in Warsaw that brought together bishops and representatives of the highest state authorities, while ecumenical services and many patriotic events and prayers for the homeland were held in Polish parishes in the country and abroad as. A Message was addressed to the Polish nation by Pope Francis. On November 11th, at noon, the bells of many churches resonated.
Archbishop Gądecki asked the Episcopates of the world to support the initiative of proclaiming St. John Paul II a Doctor of the Church and a Co-Patron of Europe
Twenty seven years of Pope John Paul II’s pontificate has had crucial significance for the Church and the world, in the context of his teaching, as well as in the context of the social impact – Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference and Vice-President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), wrote in a letter addressed to the presidents of the Episcopates of the world asking for support for the initiative of proclaiming St. John Paul II a doctor of the Church. Furthermore, Archbishop Gądecki asked the Presidents of the Episcopates of Europe to support the initiative to proclaim the Polish Pope a co-patron of Europe.
President of the Polish Episcopate at the celebrations of St. Stephen in Budapest
To enter a renewed path in the light of Christ, to defend human life and family, to shape social justice according to the Gospel, true freedom in everyday life and to set an authentic example of life according to the Gospel, Christian virtues, an example of spiritual development in Hungary, Poland and all of Europe - said Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki during the celebrations held in Budapest in honour of St. Stephen, Patron Saint of Hungary, on the occasion of the national feast.
The President of the Polish Episcopate appeals for protection of the life of the unborn and support for their parents
The President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki appealed for the building of a society of solidarity which does not exclude children living under their mothers’ hearts and for professional and comprehensive support for their parents. The appeal was published with reference to the submission to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of legislative proposals concerning changes to the conditions for the protection of the lives of unborn children and the health of their mothers.
The Week in Summary (October 13-19)
At the beginning of the week we celebrated in Poland National Education Day. The President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference thanked the teachers for everyday effort they put into their extremely important and responsible work. “You teach to choose good and warn against evil” – said Archbishop Gądecki.
Word of German and Polish Bishops on the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II
Poland became the first victim of World War II suffering almost six years under occupation, which was accompanied by countless atrocities and destructive politics of extermination of the Polish nation, especially the Jewish population – reads the Word of German and Polish Bishops on the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II entitled “Common memory is the source of inspiration for a common present and future”.
Team of Experts of the Polish Episcopate for Bioethics: The life of every human being begins at conception
The life of every human being begins at the moment of conception. From that moment, it develops uninterruptedly on the basis of the intrinsic principles written in its genome. His life is not less important than the life of every other human being – reads the Position of the Team of Experts of the Polish Bishops’ Conference for Bioethics entitled “Abortion beyond ethics and law?”.
