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The Week in Summary (November 10-16)
The celebration of the 101st anniversary of Poland regaining independence was the most important event of this week. During the Eucharist in the Temple of Divine Providence, the Candle of Independence was lit, which was offered to Warsaw by Pius IX in 1867 when Poland was under the partitions. He wished that it would be lit only when Poland was free.
Poland: Conference on “The Church of St. John Paul II - The Independence of the Spirit”
A reflection on the vision of the Church built by Saint John Paul II, a Church faithful to orthodoxy and, at the same time, open and responsive to the signs of the times and engaged in dialogue with the contemporary world—this was the aim of the Friday conference in Warsaw on “The Church of St. John Paul II - The Independence of the Spirit.”
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.
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.
The Communication from the session of the Permanent Council of the Polish Bishops’ Conference
Protection of the life of each person, nationwide Church celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Poland’s regaining independence and the election of the Church Personal Data Inspector - these were the main issues raised at the session of the Permanent Council of the Polish Episcopate, which took place at Jasna Góra on May 2, 2018.
Spokesman of the Polish Episcopate: 2018 will be dedicated to the youth, homeland and families
The synod of bishops dedicated to the youth, celebration of the 100th anniversary of Poland’s independence, further development of the pastoral care of families and prayer for the prompt beatification of cardinal Stefan Wyszynski - these are the main challenges of the Church in Poland in the beginning of 2018, emphasizes the spokesman of the Polish Bishops' Conference, Fr. Pawel Rytel-Andrianik.
