1973

14 January Cardinal Mindszenty addresses a letter to the Pope.
30 January The Pope answers Cardinal Mindszenty.
2 February Pope Paul VI appoints LászlóLékai apostolic administrator of Veszprém, to beapostolic administrator of Esztergom. JózsefBánk, bishop of Győr, made archbishop of Eger. Imre Kisberk,apostolic ambassador, is appointed Bishop ofSzékesfehérvár, andLászló Kovács, assistant bishop,apostolic ambassador of Veszprém.
13 March The bishops' conference changes the order of Churchholidays, with the authorisation of the Holy See.
12 September The bishops' conference issues a letter on the pastoralwork with the dispersed Greek Catholics.
14 November The State Church Office and the Bishops' Conferenceagree on the new decree on religious education. Religious education isconfined to churches. One hour is allowed twice a week, and it must bereported to the local authorities
December

Three priests are released from prison. Only one priestremains in captivity. He is not released until 1977.
18 December Pope Paul VI declares the seat of Esztergom vacant, buthe only announces it officially on 5th February 1974.

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