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The Presidium of the Polish Episcopate requests an examination of the legal status of the decree of the Minister of Education of 26 July 2024
The Presidium of the Polish Bishops' Conference forwarded a petition to the First President of the Supreme Court requesting a motion to the Constitutional Tribunal to examine the compliance of the manner of issuing the decree of the Minister of Education of 26 July 2024, amending the decree on the conditions and manner of organising religious education in public kindergartens and schools, with Article 12(2) of the Act of 7 September 1991 on the educational system.
President of the Polish Episcopate on LGBT+: Respect for individuals cannot lead to the acceptance of an ideology
Respect for specified individuals cannot, however, lead to the acceptance of an ideology that aims to revolutionize social customs and interpersonal relationships. “This revolution of customs and morals - emphasizes Pope Francis - has often waved «the flag of freedom», but it has, in reality, brought spiritual and material devastation to countless human beings, especially the poorest and most vulnerable” (Vatican, 17.11.2014) – writes Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference in a statement on LGBT+.
The Church facing pandemic: millions of people pray online
TV, radio and online broadcasts of the Holy Mass, prayer of the Rosary at 8.30 p.m. for an end of the pandemic and Internet retreats - these are some of the initiatives taken by the Church in Poland due to the ongoing epidemic emergency in Poland and the reduction of the number of people in churches. All dioceses have been involved in the on-line initiatives - says Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik, the spokesman of the Polish Bishops’ Conference.
Bishop Markowski on the 80th anniversary of the transport of Jews to Treblinka: Never again hatred, killing, hostility and contempt
Never again hatred, killing, hostility and contempt for others. The path of peace, brotherhood and solidarity is possible. Every day each of us makes choices that affect our neighbors and our surroundings. Let us choose the good so that we may live in peace," Bishop Rafal Markowski, the Chairman of the Committee for Dialogue with Judaism of the Polish Bishops' Conference, wrote in his communiqué on the 80th anniversary of the first transport of Jews to the German Nazi Death Camp in Treblinka.
Christmas wishes addressed by Bishop Wiesław Lechowicz to the Polish community abroad
Let no worries obscure the main one, so that we may always be on the way to Jesus! Become God's children, that is, people who unconditionally trust God! Celebrating Christmas means welcoming the Baby Jesus with your heart and trusting him completely. I wish you such celebration, and I pray for it! - wrote Bishop Wiesław Lechowicz, Delegate of the Polish Bishops' Conference for the Polish Emigration, in his Christmas greeting to the Polish Community abroad. The Bishop also asked for prayers for the Homeland and the Church in Poland.
The President of the Polish Episcopate encourages to participate in parliamentary elections
Catholics cannot support programs that promote abortion, try to redefine the institution of marriage, try to limit the rights of parents in the area of responsibility for raising their children, or promote demoralization of children and young people. They cannot vote for a candidate who expresses views that raise objections from a moral point of view or are risky from a political point of view - emphasized Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki, President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, in “The Word Before Parliamentary Elections”.
“Rise, let us be on our way” is the motto of the 19th Papal Day, which will be celebrated on October 13, 2019
It is not only to remember the time when the book appeared but to get up and show Pope John Paul II, his person, and his work. Let us get up and remind the 40th anniversary of Pope’s pilgrimage to Poland in 1979 - said Cardinal Kazimierz Nycz, Metropolitan of Warsaw and chairman of the Council of the “Work of the New Millennium” Foundation during a press conference organized by the Foundation at the Secretariat of the Polish Bishops’ Conference on January 16, 2019.
Archbishop Wojda: We must not be indifferent to the drama taking place in Ukraine
We are witnesses to a great drama taking place in Ukraine. We cannot be indifferent in this situation, said Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda of Gdańsk, Chairman of the Polish section of the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need, during a press conference at the Secretariat of the Polish Bishops' Conference. Right Reverend Wojda announced the 14th Day of Solidarity with the Persecuted Church, which this year will be celebrated on Sunday, November 13, under the motto: "Heal the Yearning".
Bishop Piotrowski: Missionaries bring hope and consolation with their selfless help
Missionaries not only proclaim the Gospel and form communities of faith, but also carry out works of merciful love. They bring hope and comfort to local communities tormented by poverty and disease with their selfless help - we read in the communiqué of the chairman of the Mission Commission of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Jan Piotrowski on the Day of Prayer and Aid to Missions celebrated on 6th January under the slogan "From the Last Supper to the Ends of the World".
Over 32,000 consecrated persons serve in Poland and abroad
“This year, we celebrate the 23rd World Day for Consecrated Life established by Pope John Paul II as a day of gratitude for the presence of consecrated persons in the Church and in the world. This year’s theme concerns young people and their vocation, as well as the commitment of consecrated people to the ministry of youth - said Bishop Jacek Kicinski CMF, chairman of the Committee for the Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life of the Polish Bishops’ Conference.
