Bishop Iosif Csaba Pál leads 53-person delegation on interdiocesan exchange

Bishop Iosif Csaba Pál led a 53-person delegation from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Timișoara on an interdiocesan exchange trip to the Diocese of Szombathely and the Diocese of Graz-Seckau on September 15 and 16, 2026. The group participated in presentations, pastoral discussions, and prayer.

During the visit to Szombathely, Father Róbert Kürnyek, the pastoral vicar, spoke about school ministry, marriage jubilees, and pilgrimages for children preparing for their first Holy Communion and for Saint Mir. István Kiss, the director of Caritas, presented the work of the diocesan Caritas organization and its network of institutions. Father Benedek Pongrácz, the priest in charge of school ministry, discussed youth activities and camps. Auxiliary Bishop Szabolcs Benedek Fekete also shared reflections regarding activities for priests.