The Church in Poland

He reminds that Christ knows our life and wants to put His hands on us. He asks if we will allow Jesus to do this gesture.

SourcesOpoka

Bp Krzysztof Włodarczyk dedicated a new room for altar servers and lectors in Bydgoszcz. The room was renovated by the altar servers themselves. The bishop praised their hard work and dedication.

SourcesDiocese of Bydgoszcz

Bp Grzegorz Suchodolski urged teachers to care for children's consciences and hearts, not just their minds. He encouraged them to be witnesses of Jesus.

SourcesOpoka

Bishop Krzysztof Włodarczyk made personnel changes in the Diocese of Bydgoszcz. Łukasz Boruch was appointed director of the Diecezjalny Ośrodek Katechumenalny. He was relieved of his duties as vicar in a parish.

SourcesDiocese of Bydgoszcz

Dorota Lenczewska, sister-in-law of Alicja Lenczewska, talks about the film "Mistyczka". She says she knew Alicja for over 20 years and Alicja shared words she received from Jesus. Dorota saw a scene from the film and cried.

SourcesOpoka

Centrum Inicjatyw Senioralnych and Regionalny OŚrodek Polityki Społecznej organize VIVA Seniorzy! 2026 at Międzyńarodowe Targi Poznańskie. The event will feature health, activity, culture, education, and entertainment.

SourcesPrzewodnik Katolicki

Abp Józef Guzdek celebrated Mass at the Białystok Archcathedral to mark the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. He emphasized the importance of proper formation of consciences and mature attitudes in schools.

SourcesOpoka

The Diocese of Bydgoszcz held a funeral for Fr. Stanisław Kotowski. The bishop of the diocese, Krzysztof Włodarczyk, presided over the Mass. The funeral was attended by clergy, religious, family, friends, and parishioners.

SourcesDiocese of Bydgoszcz

Bp Zbigniew Wołkowicz called for unity on the 46th anniversary of the August Agreements. He reminded of the role of the Church and Christ's teaching in the fight for freedom. He appealed to stand by the weaker ones.

SourcesOpoka

Bishop Krzysztof Włodarczyk of the Diocese of Bydgoszcz issued personal decrees on August 26, 2026. He relieved Fr. Wojciech Przybyły of his duties as director of Caritas Diecezji Bydgoskiej and Dom Księży Emerytów Diecezji Bydgoskiej due to health reasons.

SourcesDiocese of Bydgoszcz

The Diocese of Łomża celebrates 500 years of its cathedral with a thanksgiving Mass. The Mass will be held on Friday at 12:00. The anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral is on September 4.

SourcesDiocese of Łomża

Archbishop Adam Szal led the VIII Archidiecezjalna Pielgrzymka in Kalwaria Pacławska. The pilgrimage was for elderly and sick people. The central point was the Eucharist.

SourcesDiocese of Przemyśl

Wielki Orient Francji, a French Masonic organization, wants to limit Catholic schools. The organization's grand master, Guillaume Trichard, stated that private schools not under contract with the state have no place in the Republic. Secular groups are also demanding a reduction in public funding for private schools under contract with the state.

SourcesOpoka

Poland has introduced new rules for the 2026/2027 school year, including a ban on smartphones in elementary schools and a new curriculum for preschools and some elementary school classes. The new curriculum does not include sexual health education, which will be optional.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

Pilgrims from Suwałk and surrounding areas walked to Żylin to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the parish. About 1000 people from Suwałk parishes and 150 from Filipowa and Raczek participated. The pilgrimage was part of the parish's 100th anniversary celebration.

SourcesDiocese of Ełk

Bp Pierre-André Dumas condemns gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti. At least 47 people died. He demands action from authorities.

SourcesNiedziela

The Diocese of Kielce reports on the third day of Odpustu in Jędrzejowie. The event took place in the Cistercian abbey. The Diocese of Kielce shared information about the event.

SourcesDiocese of Kielce

Stanisława Gołąb, mother of o. Marian Gołęb, has died. A rosary will be prayed for her on August 29 and 30 at 5:00 PM in the cemetery chapel in Piwoda. The funeral will take place on August 31, 2026, at the parish church in Piwoda.

SourcesDiocese of Przemyśl

The Diocese of Bydgoszcz hosted the II Camino Festival, where pilgrims from the city and all over Poland gathered to share stories about their journey. The festival was an opportunity for the pilgrims to reflect on their experiences and the lessons they learned along the way.

SourcesDiocese of Bydgoszcz

Bp Jerzy Mazur SVD led a Mass for hunters in Ełk Cathedral. The Mass was attended by hunters and their families. The bishop prayed for the deceased hunters and their families.

SourcesDiocese of Ełk

Bp Jan Wątroba appointed Fr Mateusz Rachwalski as the new rector of the Higher Theological Seminary in Rzeszów. The nomination was announced on August 28. Fr Rachwalski is the new rector of the seminary.

SourcesDiocese of Rzeszów

Powódź w Nepalu pochłonęła 675 ofiar śmiertelnych. Katastrofa dotknęła dystrykty Rasuwa i Nuwakot.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

Bp Artur Ważny spoke to catechists in the Sosnowiec Diocese about their concerns and feelings of rejection due to changes in religious education in schools. He said the current crisis could be an opportunity for the Church to become more evangelical and less institutional.

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Bp Artur Ważny told catechists of the Sosnowiec diocese that being a lay teacher of religion has become the front line. He spoke about their anxiety, fatigue, and feeling of rejection due to changes in religious education in schools. The bishop believes the current crisis can be the beginning of a more evangelical and less institutional mission for the Church.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

Prymas Polski abp Wojciech Polak supports a bill for mandatory religion classes. The bill proposes two mandatory religion or ethics classes per week. The current system, where students can opt out of both, is "demoralizing".

SourcesNiedziela

ks. Marcin Jurak MIC, a marianin and proboszcz of the parish of Matki Bożej Królowej Polski in Warsaw, talks about his experience and work with engaged couples and people on the margins. He emphasizes the importance of following Christ's example and being understanding and accompanying.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

A cyberattack on MyDr has exposed sensitive data, including PESEL numbers. Affected individuals can check online to see what data was leaked.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

Foreign rescue teams join search efforts.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

The Diocese of Drohiczyn is holding a retreat for catechists. The retreat is led by Fr. Jarosław Tomaszewski. It is taking place at the Higher Theological Seminary in Drohiczyn.

SourcesDiocese of Drohiczyn

The Diocese of Kielce held the second day of spiritual preparation for the Odpustu in Jędrzejowie. The day focused on hope and the cross.

SourcesDiocese of Kielce

58 ministrants from Diecezja Drohiczyńska participated in the second turn of Oaza Lektorska. The event took place in Diecezjalny Dom Młodych "Emaus". The participants prepared for conscious and worthy proclamation of the Word of God.

SourcesDiocese of Drohiczyn

Lech Poznań will face Benfica Lizbona and Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League. Jagiellonia Białystok will face Crystal Palace and Sunderland.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

Pope names Paweł Janusz Kubiak as new superior of Turkmenistan mission. Kubiak is a Polish Oblate. He was appointed on August 22.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

The team recalls the Church's teaching on artificial reproduction techniques. The Church's stance on surrogacy is based on its teaching on human dignity and the family.

SourcesNiedziela

Prymas Polski abp Wojciech Polak celebrated Mass for seminary formators in Katowice. The Mass was part of the annual meeting of spiritual fathers of diocesan and religious seminaries. The meeting was held in the chapel of St. Barbara in the Guido mine in Zabrzu.

SourcesDiocese of Gniezno

Prymas Polski Wojciech Polak says the right to life is a fundamental human right. He emphasizes that all other human rights are based on the right to life. He also highlights the need to combine the truth about the evil of abortion with mercy and accompaniment for those who have had an abortion.

SourcesDiocese of Gniezno

Archidiecezja Lubelska publishes article about faith. The article is titled "Ciała na rozumną służbę. SPOTKANIA z WIARĄ w 22 Niedzielę zwykłą "C" (30.08.2026)".

SourcesDiocese of Lublin

Bp Krzysztof Włodarczyk issued a decree on the organization of the I Synod of the Diocese of Bydgoszcz. The decree is available on the diocese's website.

SourcesDiocese of Bydgoszcz

The Diocese of Przemyśl announces a priest retreat in Turnie from November 8-11, 2026. The retreat will be led by Fr. Wojciech Węgrzyniak.

SourcesDiocese of Przemyśl

The Diocese of Łomża announces a course on Maria Magdalena, to be held in Jednorożec from September 25-27, 2026. The course aims to help women discover and accept the truth about their femininity and vocation.

SourcesDiocese of Łomża

The Diocese of Częstochowa has published a schedule of retreats for priests in 2026. The retreats will take place from November 8-11.

SourcesDiocese of Częstochowa

Abp Wojciech Polak said that the right to life from conception is a fundamental human right. He emphasized that all other human rights are based on the right to life.

SourcesNiedziela

A fire broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, killing at least 14 newborns. UNICEF reported the incident. The fire occurred on August 26.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

Pope Leo XIV has been named one of the best-dressed people in the world by Vanity Fair. He is included in the magazine's list of "most eccentric and innovative fashion enthusiasts". Leo XIV is listed alongside filmmaker Spike Lee and singer Björk.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

Pope Leo XIV met with French businessman Bernard Arnault in Castel Gandolfo. Arnault is the CEO of LVMH.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa warns of increasing violence by settlers against Palestinians on the West Bank. The situation is spiraling out of control.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

The vows were formulated 70 years ago by bł. kard. Stefan Wyszyński. Abp Depo answers questions about the vows.

SourcesDiocese of Częstochowa

Koła Gospodyń Wiejskich pilgrimage to Jasna Góra on August 26. The pilgrimage is part of the Uroczystość Najświętszej Maryi Panny Cźęstochowskiej celebration.

SourcesDiocese of Drohiczyn

The Diocese of Drohiczyn held its 6th cycling pilgrimage to Jasna Gora. The pilgrimage took place from August 21-26, 2026. The goal was to reach the Cudowny Obraz Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej.

SourcesDiocese of Drohiczyn

Ks. Michał Grzesiak, a priest and historian from the Archdiocese of Krakow, has been appointed as the new director of Ośrodek Dokumentacji i Studium Pontyfikatu Jana Pawła II in Rome. He replaces ks. dr. Mirosław Cichon. The change occurred on August 25.

SourcesGość Niedzielny

The Polish Ministry of Education (MEN) has announced that it will not change its regulations regarding religious education in public schools, despite an appeal from bishops and a petition signed by half a million citizens. The ministry's spokesperson, Ewelina Gorczyca, stated that no changes are planned.

SourcesNiedziela