Decanal Conferences of Priests in the Kielce Diocese in the Period between the Two World Wars Cover Image

Konferencje dekanalne księży w diecezji kieleckiej w okresie międzywojennym
Decanal Conferences of Priests in the Kielce Diocese in the Period between the Two World Wars

Author(s): Grzegorz Bujak
Subject(s): History
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Kielce diocese; decanate; decanal conferences; Church administration; pastorate; diecezja kielecka; dekanat; konferencje dekanalne; administracja kościelna; duszpasterstwo

Summary/Abstract: After Poland regained independence the role of decanal conferences of priests became more important. Regular conventions of decanal clergy positively influenced pastoral work, introduced order in it, unified its aims and methods of work. They also played an important role in solving the local priests’ problems concerning their living standards. The bishop appreciated the significance of decanal conferences, perceiving an important element of the management system and control of the diocese in them. In 1926 a diocesan director of pastoral conferences was appointed, his aim being, among others, to set subjects for discussion at priests’ conventions. The conferences became an important instrument for learning about priests’ opinions and their attitudes as well as for shaping them by the diocese authorities.

  • Issue Year: 57/2009
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 183-198
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish