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#Zaduszki (All Souls) in Social Media – a New Initiative
“The memory of those have departed can be extended through an internet initiative. Using the hashtag #Zaduszki, twitter users can share photos of the graves and necropolises of the dead [as traditionally lit with candles] at this time of year. This is a new way of reminding our Social Media friends about the need to pray for the souls of the dead, hence the name of the action ‘#Zaduszki’” said spokesman of the Polish Bishops' Conference Father Paweł Rytel-Andrianik.
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.
Poland: 24th Day of Judaism in the Catholic Church in Poland
The Day of Judaism in the Church for me, Rabbi, is a holy day - said Rabbi Michael Schudrich during the press conference for the presentation of the 24th Day of Judaism in the Catholic Church in Poland entitled "Life and death 'Here, then, I have today set before you life and prosperity, death and doom (Dt 30:15)'" which will take place on January 17.
Pope Francis to Poles: may pastoral visits help you be an open Church
Your homes and parishes traditionally resound with carols and pastoral visits are in progress. May these events help you to be an open Church, reaching out to those who no longer participate in parish life – said Pope Francis, greetings the Polish pilgrims present during the Wednesday general audience.
Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors will attend the meeting of representatives of the protection system in Poland (announcement)
Summarizing past activities, strengthening cooperation and setting directions for further development, and building a culture of accountability and transparency – these are the main goals of a joint training session of all groups of the Church’s protection system in Poland starting next week, which will be attended by Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera, Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
