Prymas of Poland presides over retreat for parents of priests

Archbishop Wojciech Polak presided over the opening Mass for a retreat held for parents of priests and consecrated persons from the Archdiocese of Gniezno. The retreat began on Friday, September 18, at the Prymasowskie Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Gnieźnie.

10 participants attended the first event of its kind. Father Tomasz Krzysztofiak, the rector of the seminary, said the small group size helps create a family atmosphere and allows participants to build relationships and a community for future meetings. The retreat includes prayer, spiritual conferences, and time for participants to share experiences regarding the joys and concerns of their children's priestly vocations.

During his homily, Archbishop Polak spoke to the parents by referencing the Holy Family and the obedience of Jesus to Mary and Joseph in Nazareth.