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A period of change
For very many years, contact with the exterior world was practically impossible apart from a few fortunate individuals. The confreres could not go to missions abroad and the developments in missiology and ecclesiology did not have much influence in the seminaries. The Church had become a fortress in opposition to communism and this attracted people into the Church. But the fall of communism changed the situation: Christians became much more critical of the clergy and the number of vocations diminished.Present orientations
The changes allowed the Province to send members abroad, and after a few years, some of them were recalled for service in their own country.
The experiences of these missionaries outside Poland had a considerable influence on the pastoral work carried out at home. The search for a balance between those who had worked outside and those who had stayed in the country became very necessary.
The Province has shown an appreciation of the importance of communications. It began a newsletter for its members to communicate decisions of the General Council, appointments etc. A missionary magazine was started for the country, made possible with the help of other European Provinces. The number of subscribers is rising all the time.
In 1996, the Province celebrated its 75th birthday. A congress was organised to mark the occasion and several people were invited to give conferences. It was very successful and provided an opportunity to make the Congregation better known.
In 1997, Poland held a Eucharistic Congress at which the Pope was present, and some of our confreres were very active in organising the event.Embassy of the Republic of Poland
5 Ailesbury Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Tel:01 283 0855
Fax:01 269 8309
E.Mail:polembas@iol.ie