Pastoral care of Poles in France in the years 1939–1944 Cover Image

Opieka duszpasterska nad Polakami we Francji w latach 1939–1944
Pastoral care of Poles in France in the years 1939–1944

Author(s): Anna Pachowicz
Subject(s): Special Historiographies:
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Łodzi
Keywords: France; Polish immigration in France 1939–1944; pastoral care; the Welfare Society for Poles in France; Polish Red Cross

Summary/Abstract: The main aim of the article is to present and discuss various aspects of pastoral care for Polishcitizens (civil and military) in places where Poles reside in France, i.e. in Polish shelters, work, companies,hospitals during the time of the Welfare Society for Poles in France in the years 1939–1944.In the difficult period of the Second World War, the pastoral care enjoyed by the Polish immigrants inFrance was of great importance to them. The pastoral care helped to survive this difficult time, unitedher expatriates, gave them hope to change the situation. The priests working in the Polish communitysurrounded with their pastoral care all Poles who wanted and needed such a ministry, many of themwere arrested and imprisoned for this activity, and some were killed.

  • Issue Year: 27/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 33-44
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish