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On September 7, 2024, Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś presided over the first Mass of Bishop Krzysztof Nykel, regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary since 2012. The liturgy was celebrated in the Archcathedral Basilica in Łódź. The homily was delivered by Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś. Commented Word: Mk 7:31-37 On May 1, 2024, Pope Francis appointed Fr. Krzysztof Nykel titular bishop of Velia. He received episcopal ordination on June 22, 2024 in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, and the main consecrator was Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, retired Major Penitentiary, and the co-consecrators: Major Penitentiary Cardinal Angelo De Donatis and the retired Archbishop of Łódź, Archbishop Władysław Ziółek[14]. He chose the words "Patris corde" (With a father's heart) as his episcopal motto.