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Archbishop Józef Michalik has passed away
On the 5th Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2026, at the age of 85, in the 61st year of his priesthood and the 39th year of his episcopal ministry, Archbishop Józef Michalik, Archbishop Emeritus of Przemyśl of the Latin Rite, passed away. He was President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference from 2004 to 2014.
Spokesman of the Polish Episcopate: #Procession connects millions of Catholics at Corpus Christi
Let us create in social media an image of how we live in our countries the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Let’s share photos and videos, marking them with the hashtag #Procession - encourages the spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Fr. Pawel Rytel-Andrianik. Last year, the campaign brought together 5 million Poles. “I hope that this will be the same also this time”, says Fr. Rytel-Andrianik. If you want to see how the processions in Poland look like, write: #Procesja (procession).
Communication of the Polish Episcopate: 30 years of religion lessons at school, return to churches for Mass and protection of minors
Religion lessons at school, the response to the drama of the sexual abuse of minors by some clergy, the position on LGBT+, and the encouragement for believers to return to churches for Mass after the pandemic were the main issues raised at the 386th Plenary Assembly of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, which was held at Jasna Góra from 27 to 29 August.
“Seeing in the faith a sign of hope” - Interview with Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, Metropolitan of Białystok, member of the Commission for the Missions of the Polish Bishops’ Conference
“Seeing in the faith a sign of hope” - Interview with Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda, Metropolitan of Białystok, in the 90s an employee of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith, undersecretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples until 2017, and now a member of the Commission for the Missions of the Polish Bishops’ Conference.
Bishop Piotrowski for "Ad Gentes" Sunday: Together with missionaries, we build the Church
Thanks to the dedicated service, prayer, suffering, and perseverance of missionaries, young mission communities grow and become stronger," wrote Bishop Jan Piotrowski, Chairman of the Commission on Missions of the Polish Bishops' Conference, in a communiqué for "Ad Gentes" Sunday, which is a Day of Prayer, Fasting and Solidarity with Missionaries. This year it falls on March 5.
Wishes from the President of the Episcopate to the new Apostolic Nuncio to Poland
On behalf of the faithful and shepherds of the Church in our country, I would like to extend a warm welcome and assure you of prayers in your intentions," wrote Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki, President of the Polish Bishops' Conference, in his wishes for Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, whom the Holy Father Francis has appointed as Apostolic Nuncio to Poland.
President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference to the Apostolic Nuncio: the Catholic Church in Poland thanks you for your ministry in our Homeland
The Catholic Church in Poland thanks you for your ministry in our Homeland and wishes wholeheartedly that your new mission will bring much spiritual good to the whole Catholic Church," said the President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki to Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, the outgoing Apostolic Nuncio to Poland. During the Eucharist celebrated on 13 March 2023 with the participation of the Polish Bishops' Conference at the Divine Providence Church in Warsaw, thanks were also given for 10 years of the pontificate of Pope Francis.
President of the Polish Episcopate: St. John Paul II is an example of the care for the good of the youngest
The whole life of St. John Paul II - from his vicar work with young people to such a global event as World Youth Day - is an example of how to raise the youngest and care for their good. His attitude in moral issues was always uncompromising, and it is also a model for us today - emphasizes Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference.
