The Church in Romania

Priest Edmund Dujardi gave a catechesis titled Change the World Starting with Your Heart during the Intereparchial Youth Meeting for the Archdiocese of Alba Iulia and Făgăraș and the Eparchy of Cluj-Gherla.

During his talk, Dujardi challenged young people to consider what it means to change the world and how to define true goodness. He used a story about finding a crow chick that did not need medical treatment but simply needed to learn how to fly to illustrate that personal transformation is necessary before one can change the world.

Dujardi noted that while people often seek the good, individual or group perspectives can lead to conflict or violence when one side tries to impose its views on others. He stated that intention alone is not enough to do good and proposed God as the objective standard for true transformation.

The Archdiocese of București will host a pilgrimage of the relics of Saint Francis of Assisi throughout August and October 2026. Organized by the Provincia Franciscană „Sfântul Iosif” in Romania with the blessing of Archbishop Aurel Percă, the tour marks the Franciscan Centenary, celebrating 800 years since the saint's death.

The pilgrimage begins at Mănăstirea Franciscană „Sfânta Treime” in Pârâul Rece on August 29 and 30, followed by Parohia Sfântul Francisc din Assisi in Târgoviște on August 31. In October, the relics will visit Parohia Sfânta Fecioară Maria, Regina Sfântului Rozariu in Popești-Leordeni, Parohia Sfânta Maria a Harurilor – Bărăția, Parohia Înălțarea Sfintei Cruci, Parohia Sfânta Tereza a Pruncului Isus, Parohia Sfânta Fecioară Maria Regină in Cioplea, and Parohia Sfântul Francisc de Assisi in Crângași. On October 9, the relics will be displayed at Catedrala greco-catolică Sfântul Vasile cel Mare.

The tour continues with visits to Catedrala Sfântul Iosif, Conventul Sfântul Bonaventura, Parohia Cristos Rege in Ploiești, and Parohia Sfântul Anton de Padova in Colentina on October 13.

The Archdiocese of Bucureşti has announced a pilgrimage to the Sanctuarul Regina Carmelului scheduled for September 19, 2026. Participants can register for the event at their local parishes.

The program begins with a gathering at the Edenland parking lot at 9:30 a.m., followed by a departure for the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. A Holy Liturgy will take place at 12:15 p.m., with a packed lunch and the return journey scheduled for 1:30 p.m. The sanctuary will offer the opportunity for confession during the pilgrimage and at the site.

The event will proceed even if it rains. Organizers recommend that pilgrims bring water, a packed lunch, suitable footwear, a hat, a backpack, and an umbrella or raincoat. The sanctuary is located at the Carmelite Monastery in the Snagov commune. Public transport is available via the STB R447 bus from Piața Presei.

Christopher West and Mike Mangione presented the Theology of the Body at the Florin Piersic cinema in Cluj-Napoca on Monday, September 14. The event was organized by the SUSținem familia association in collaboration with Edictum Dei and supported by the Eparchy of Cluj-Gherla.

The presentation offered participants an exploration of the Catholic vision of sexuality and the plan for men and women formulated by Pope Ioan Paul al II-lea. West, a founder of the Institute for the Theology of the Body (TOBI) in Pennsylvania, shared that he has dedicated his life to promoting these teachings since 1993 to address modern confusion regarding male and female identity.

The Eparchy of Cluj-Gherla has officially launched the Rugăciuni și Cântări – CMD mobile application to assist the faithful with prayer, reflection, and meditation. The app was introduced on September 12, 2026, during a preparatory evening for the feast of the Mother of God Monastery, the Sanctuar Arhiepiscopal Major in Cluj-Napoca.

The application features a collection of religious prayers and songs recorded by the Sisters of the Mother of God (CMD). General Superior Mother Teodorina stated the project began in 2020 as the congregation prepared to celebrate 100 years since its foundation.

Users can download and install the app for free on both Android and iOS devices via Google Play. The launch event included Vicar General Vasile Tofană, SJ, Sanctuary rector Cristian David, and members of the CMD communities and the Holy Family of Nazareth Fraternity.

The Eparchy of Cluj-Gherla, Claudiopoli-Armenopoli commemorated protopop Elie Dăianu on September 11, 2026, marking 70 years since his death. The event took place at the „Învierea Domnului – Episcop Ioan Bob” church in Cluj-Napoca, where Dăianu previously served.

Organized by pr. protopop Nicolae Țap and the „Învierea Domnului” parish, the commemoration included a Holy Liturgy and a Parastas service. Following the services, a session of communications examined Dăianu's role as a figure in the Biserica Greco-Catolică and Cluj and Transilvaniei during the first half of the 20th century.

Abel Raul Bociort, a doctoral student from the University Babeș-Bolyai, spoke about the journals of pr. protopop Elie Dăianu. These notebooks are kept in the Arhivelor Naționale. Dăianu served as protopop of Cluj beginning in 1902 and was known for his publicistic and cultural activity, his involvement in the defense of Romanian identity, and his support for education and the community.