Local anniversaries celebrated in Częstochowa and Radom

The Higher Interdiocesan Theological Seminary in Częstochowa celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 10, 2026. The jubilee included a solemn Mass presided over by Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-Sik, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy. In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized that authentic priestly service stems from listening to God's word and purifying one's motivations. The event was attended by several bishops, including Archbishop Wacław Depo and Archbishop Andrzej Przybylski. Following the liturgy, the seminary held an academic session that included the inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic year and the enrollment of first-year seminarians.

In Radom, Primary School No. 20 celebrated its 110th anniversary on October 21. Bishop Marek Solarczyk celebrated a Mass at the Church of St. Stephen and the Sanctuary of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński to mark the occasion. School Director Alicja Krawczyk honored the predecessors who built the school's history, noting that the institution currently serves 429 students.