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Archbishop Gadecki: The postmodern world rejects objectivity, stability, normativity and normality
The postmodern world rejects all objectivity, stability, normativity, as well as normality. The call for principles is not popular in the present world, which is marked by the crisis of faith and reason – said archbishop Gadecki, the President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, in the homily at the grave of St. John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica, on October 4th. The Poles presently in Rome participated in the Eucharist.
Archbishop Gadecki, referring to the teaching of St. Pope John Paul II, recalled his question about what modern man fears and the answer to the absence of a diagnosis of modern times. “Modern man seems to be threatened by what he has made with his own hands and mind,” said Archbishop Gadecki, alluding to St. John Paul II’s words. He emphasized that people’s creations often not only turn against manbut can also affect, along with him, everything that surrounds us.
“Through the scientific and technical progress, man’s world has been enriched richer with different possibilities, but it ha
Bishop Zadarko: We must do our utmost to see other human persons as our sisters and brothers
The Pope's message is one more element of the process of integration in society, and for us in the Church this means Catholic integration. The Pope says that in order to build the future, we should get to know each other - said Bishop Krzysztof Zadarko, Chairman of the Council of the Polish Bishops' Conference for Migration, Tourism and Pilgrimages, at a press conference organised by Poland's Catholic News Service on the occasion of the 108th World Migrant and Refugee Day, which we will celebrate on Sunday, September 25.
Holy Father Francis on Independence Day: I pray God that all Poles may make good use of unity and peace along with the gift of freedom
“Taking up the prayer of St. Pope John Paul II, a special witness of this century, I ask God to bestow the grace of faith, hope, and love on all Poles, so that they may make good use of unity and peace along with precious gift of freedom”— Holy Father Francis addressed these words to the Poles on the occasion of the 100thanniversary of Poland's regained independence. The letter was sent to the President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki. It is intended for pastoral use on Sunday, November 11th.
This year’s missionary caroling of Polish children dedicated to the children in Amazonia
“It is beautiful that for many years children - missionary carolers have dedicated their service of proclaiming the Good News door to door in order to share this joy of the birth of the Lord Jesus. They do this for a community of their colleagues, unknown brothers and sisters, so that the donations collected on this occasion can serve those children” - said Bishop Artur G. Miziński, Secretary General of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, during a press conference before the “Missionary Carolers to the Children of Amazonia” campaign, which will begin on December 26.
5th Anniversary of the Canonization of St. John Paul II and 80th Birthday of Cardinal Dziwisz
On April 27, we will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the canonization of St. John Paul II, which coincided with the Sunday of Divine Mercy. On this day, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, long-time secretary of St. John Paul II, will celebrate his 80th birthday. On the occasion, Cardinal Dziwisz recalls reminiscences related to Pope Wojtyla.
27 sierpnia zbierze się Rada Biskupów Diecezjalnych
Lekcje religii w szkole, inicjatywy związane z Rokiem Jubileuszowym 2025 oraz sprawy ochrony dzieci i młodzieży w związku z wejściem w życie kluczowych przepisów tzw. „Ustawy Kamilka” – to główne tematy zbliżającego się spotkania Rady Biskupów Diecezjalnych. Obrady tradycyjnie odbędą się na Jasnej Górze, we wtorek 27 sierpnia, dzień po Uroczystości Najświętszej Maryi Panny Częstochowskiej.
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.
