Evaluation of legal regulations drafted by the Polish Episcopal Conference after the year 1989 Cover Image

Ocena regulacji prawnych ustanowionych przez Konferencję Episkopatu Polski po 1989 roku
Evaluation of legal regulations drafted by the Polish Episcopal Conference after the year 1989

Author(s): Piotr Kroczek
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Sociology, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: canon law; Catholic Church; Poland; transformation; 1989 ;

Summary/Abstract: The article presents some regulations in particular canon law issued by the Episcopal Conference of Poland in reaction to the social changes that have taken place after a political and economic turning point in the year 1989. In the first part of the paper a short description of the Episcopal Conference is given. It serves to facilitate the subsequent evaluation of the acts issued by the Conference. The second part deals with one of the transformations in Polish society that is a new way of application and realization the right to association. Proper norming acts are analyzed. At the end of the second part some areas which require more regulations in canon law are mentioned. The very last part is dedicated to the recapitulation and conclusions. Summing up it can be said that the Episcopal Conference of Poland appropriately fulfills its duty by helping the faithful to cope with the hardships accompanying the changes in society.

  • Issue Year: 7/2015
  • Issue No: 1 (12)
  • Page Range: 93-105
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish