Kapłani dla Polski zmartwychwstałej: idee i działalność Papieskiego Kolegium Polskiego w Rzymie
Priests for a resurrected Poland: the ideas and activity of the Polish Pontifical College in Rome

Summary/Abstract: The Polish Pontifical College was founded in Rome in 1866 by the Congregation of the Resurrection under the patronage of Pope Pius IX. The creation of this institution of priestly formation was of great importance because of the situation of the Church and the clergy in Poland under occupation. The college became a place of formation of priests and seminarians in the atmosphere of universality of the Church, pure science, deep spirituality and genuine love for the country. In the years 1866-1918 the college educated 210 priests, among which can be found later saints and blessed, cardinals, bishops, rectors of seminaries, professors and rectors of universities. Preparation of this elite clergy personnel proved providential in the context of the resurrection of Poland in 1918.

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