Przygotowanie i formacja misjonarzy przez Kongregację de Propaganda Fide – zarys historii
Preparation and Formation of Missionaries by the Congregation de Propaganda Fide – an Outline of History

Summary/Abstract: The Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith (de Propaganda Fide), from its foundation in 1622 made efforts to prepare and form missionaries as well as clergy in mission areas. This was to ensure the emergence of a stable structure of the clergy and the creation of a local Church hierarchy. It emphasized formation in the spirit of respect for native cultures and dialogue with other religions. For many years it took care of papal colleges throughout Europe educating future missionaries. In 1627 it founded the Collegio Urbano from which the present Pontifical University Urbanianum originated, to educate candidates for the priesthood in Rome from the territories under its jurisdiction. Over time the university became a leading academic unit in the development of missiology with the only Pontifical Mission Library in the world. Also in 1627 the Congregation opened a publishing house and printing house Tipografia Poliglotta which printed catechisms and Bible translations for the missionaries in many local languages.

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