Rola administracji publicznej w organizacji VI Światowego Dnia Młodzieży w Częstochowie

Role of Public Administration in the Organization of the VI World Youth Day in Częstochowa

Summary: Because of religious character of the event leading role in the organization of the VI World Youth Day (WYD) in Częstochowa played local Catholic Church. Local and regional public administration fulfilled the subsidiary role, however without their help it is hard to imagine the whole undertaking. The World Youth Day history go back to 1984. According to Pope John Paul II the origins of the WYDs were bound with response given to the initiative of the young people themselves. The choice of Częstochowa for the site of the VI WYD was the effect of a desire of Polish Pope to bring young hearts and minds to the power and charm of the Jasna Góra secret which helps Christians to appreciate the presence of the Virgin Mary in their lives. Not only in Częstochowa but also in other places such as Toronto and Cologne both local and regional authorities were involved in the organization of WYD. In course of preparations for the VI WYD three structures cooperating with themselves were established: Local Catholic Church Committee, Committee by the mayor of Częstochowa and Committee by the voivode of Częstochowa Voivodship. Because of the chosen scope of the article role of the last two has been analyzed precisely. Positive evaluation of the organization of the VI WYD in Częstochowa one can formulate especially taking into account opinions of participants. First of all pope John Paul II himself acknowledged good organization giving thanks to local church and public authorities of the city and the voivodship. Special form of gratitude of the Polish pope was acceptance of the title of the honorary citizen of Częstochowa.

Peregrinus Cracoviensis, 2006, z. 17, s. 113-128.

Instytut Geografii i Gospodarki Przestrzennej UJ

ISSN 1425-1922

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