Changes and Notations in Parochial Registers Including Problematic Issues in this Matter According to Applicable Laws about Privacy in Poland Cover Image

Zmiany i adnotacje w księgach metrykalnych z uwzględnieniem kwestii problematycznych w tej materii w obowiązujących przepisach o ochronie danych osobowych w Polsce
Changes and Notations in Parochial Registers Including Problematic Issues in this Matter According to Applicable Laws about Privacy in Poland

Author(s): Bartosz Trojanowski
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: parish office; parochial registers; register of baptisms; protection of the privacy; canonical status of the faithful

Summary/Abstract: Each parish is to have parochial registers. The parish priest is to see to it that these registers are accurately inscribed and carefully preserved. It provides proofs of receiving sacraments by Christian faithful. For this reason, the parochial register should always be kept carefully according to the norm of law.The Catholic Church, with respect to personal data protection, is to observe the rights of Christian faithful. Although parochial registers differ from state documents it is necessary to update all changes with the approval of the competent ecclesiastical authority. There may occur problematic issues, which require the knowledge of procedures expressed in canon law. We can mention among others apostasy, adoption of a child, transsexualism or issues of hermaphroditism. We can also add the principle of compliance with civil documents.The solicitude for keeping of parochial registers and mandatory of making changes upon request of concerned. The personal data breach is related with the imposition of ecclesiastical sanctions provided both universal and particular law.

  • Issue Year: 8/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 49-71
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish