The Activity of ‘Caritas’ Organisation in the Przemyśl Diocese in the Years 1945-1962

Abstract

Unquestionably, the nationalization of Caritas in 1950 was outlawed and its main purpose was to attack the only independent power in the State – the Catholic Church, headed by Primate Stefan Wyszyński as head of the state. Numerous attempts were made in order to limit the influence of the Church on children and the education of the young. Yet, these attempts were failed by the Communists. Almost every caring institution within the Caritas activities was supported by a monastic congregation. In spite of political compulsion of propaganda character, these institutions were still helping people who needed it.