The Working Group of Catholic Associations in Central and Eastern Europe (AKVMOE) and Auxiliary Bishop Dr. Reinhard Hauke and Bishop Dr. Wolfgang Ipolt invite you to the conference "Polish-German-Czech Christian Dialogue" to be held in Görlitz on 9 and 10 November 2021. One of its panellists is dr hab. Robert Żurek, managing director of the Krzyżowa Foundation, who will take part in the discussion on the commitment of Christians to Europe.
During the conference, issues related to dealing with the wounds of the past and being a Christian in a secularized world will also be discussed. The invited guests will include: Dr. Jörg Lüer, Dr. Petr Křížek, Abbess Francesca Šimuniová OSB, Dr. Thomas Arnold, Dr. Karlies Abmeier and Prof. Rainer Bendel.
Read more: ||Invitation|| Conference "Polish-German-Czech dialogue of Christians" - 9-10.11.2021
Dramatic scenes have been taking place on Poland's border with Belarus for many weeks now. As is the case with many issues, Polish society is divided and polarised. Some people are outraged at the ruthless actions of the Polish authorities and uniformed forces towards the refugees, while others defend these actions, denying their brutal nature, or maintaining that only a tough stance can stop the problem escalating under Alexander Lukashenko's regime and the drama of successive groups of refugees, who are growing in number.
We realise that the situation is difficult and complicated. We know that there are no simple recipes for how to defend the border effectively and how to resist the destructive actions of the Belarusian regime without breaching national and international law and without violating human rights. We live in a world of difficult choices. So what should we do? How should we behave?
Read more: Statement of the Board of the Krzyżowa Foundation in relation to the situation on the border...
The second meeting of the Council of "Krzyżowa" Foundation of the new term took place on 16 October in Krzyżowa. It was the first time when members of this body had an opportunity to take part in debates in the Foundation's seat. First meeting was held online due to pandemic. The new members of the Foundation Council had the opportunity to get to know both the place where the Foundation operates and the team that creates it.
A stationary meeting of the Foundation's Board was also held the day before.
We hope that in 2022, we will also be able to meet in Krzyżowa.
Read more: Meetings of the Foundation Council and Supervisory Board of the Krzyżowa Foundation - 15-16...
In the autumn, we traditionally welcome new volunteers to Krzyżowa. Two new fantastic friends - Charlotte Marquardt and Mykyta Nazarow - have been with us for several weeks.
Where they came from, why they came to Krzyżowa and what are their first impressions - you can read about this in short self-presentations.
We are very happy that Charlotte and Mykyta are already with us and we wish them that the time they will spend in Krzyżowa will be creative, interesting and full of good emotions!
Read more: Welcome new volunteers in Krzyżowa
