The development comes as the number of newly ordained priests and students joining seminaries has been falling.
Agnieszka Wądołowska
Half of pupils opt out of Catholic catechism classes in Polish city
New data from Łódź and Częstochowa show further declines in attendance at Catholic catechism classes in schools.
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Farmers warn of food crisis in Poland due to lack of migrant seasonal workers during lockdown
Residents with work and family links across the borders with Germany and the Czech Republic have also called for restrictions to be loosened.
Police issue thousands of fines for violating coronavirus restrictions over Easter in Poland
Some have criticised Poland’s coronavirus restrictions for vague wording and inconsistent enforcement.
Locked down with a violent partner: domestic violence soars in Poland during coronavirus pandemic
Agnieszka Wądołowska
NGOs are doing their best to help, but government intervention is also needed.
EU, OSCE and Poland’s own electoral commission voice concern over holding elections amid epidemic
The government’s desire to hold elections amid the pandemic, and the manner in which they have sought to do so, have drawn concern.
Polish scientists create coronavirus test, with production expected to start next week
The test should offer an affordable and reliable alternative to commercial international products.
Poland launches €22 billion support package for firms in effort to save up to 5 million jobs
Firms will receive preferential loans and non-refundable subsidies as long as they agree not to lay off any workers.
Medics make up one sixth of coronavirus infections in Poland as hospitals struggle with pandemic
A number of hospitals have become hot spots for coronavirus infections.
