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Aspekt liturgiczny kanonicznej wizytacji biskupiej w parafii
The Liturgical Aspect of a Bishop’s Canonical Visitation in a Parish

Author(s): Jerzy Adamczyk, Karolina Mazur
Subject(s): Pastoral Theology, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: bishop; parish priest; visitation; sacraments; liturgy;

Summary/Abstract: The subject of this article is the problem of the liturgical aspect of a bishop’s canonical visitation in a parish. The aim of the study was to show and explain, on the basis of specific provisions, the various liturgical celebrations performed during the visitation. This research was realized through a description and a thorough analysis of the current regulations and texts of the Church Magisterium. The analysis of the above-mentioned sources allowed sev- eral main conclusions to be drawn. Firstly, it was pointed out that pastoral visitation is one of the most important expressions of the diocesan bishop’s commitment to serve the people of God entrusted to him. Secondly, the administration of the sacraments by the bishop is shown, and thirdly, the issue of the celebration of non-sacramental forms of divine worship is presented.

  • Issue Year: XXIX/2023
  • Issue No: 62
  • Page Range: 101-113
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish