Bishop’s spokesperson, Fr. Waldemar Wesołowski, emphasizes in his statements that the situation referred to in the articles was presented inaccurately. He points out that it is not true that the priest “threw” a parishioner and her child out of the church. According to his account, the clergyman merely suggested that the boy could go outside with his stroller and calmly walk around the church, which was intended as a way of resolving the situation.
Fr. Wesołowski draws attention to the need for prudence on the part of both parents and priests. He emphasizes that children should attend Holy Masses, even if they understand little at first, because this is how they learn certain practices and become familiar with the atmosphere of the church. However, he notes that parents should be aware of when their child is having a “bad” day and consider possibly staying at home. Fr. Wesołowski adds that in his family, young parents often attend Masses alternately so as not to create difficult situations.
The spokesperson also emphasizes that Mass is neither a social gathering nor a playground, but a sacred event requiring appropriate concentration and silence. He says that Catholic liturgy is participation in the “sacrifice of Jesus Christ,” and this requires the faithful to behave appropriately and show respect for the place and the situation.
The bishop’s spokesperson’s full statement in the material: “The Church Is Not a Playground.” Bishop’s Spokesperson on Mass in Bolesławiec