Palánki Ferenc érsek leads thanksgiving Mass in Debrecen

Archbishop Ferenc Palánki led a thanksgiving Mass at St. Anne Cathedral on Sunday evening, October 18, to bid farewell to the faithful of the Debrecen-Nyíregyháza Diocese. The Mass marked the end of his pastoral service in the region, where he served as apostolic administrator.

Palánki was appointed bishop of the diocese on September 21, 2015, and was installed at the cathedral on November 14, 2015. On September 3, 2026, he was appointed archbishop of the Kalocsa-Kecskemét Archdiocese.

During his homily, Palánki spoke about the themes of invitation, election, and mission, stating that God loves every person and calls everyone to respond to that love through their lives. The Mass was celebrated with priests from the Debrecen deanery.