The Diocesan Synod as the Renewal of the Particular Church on the Example of the First Synod of the Diocese of Ełk Cover Image

Synod diecezjalny odnową Kościoła partykularnego na przykładzie I Synodu Diecezji Ełckiej
The Diocesan Synod as the Renewal of the Particular Church on the Example of the First Synod of the Diocese of Ełk

Author(s): Sebastian Margiewicz
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: diocesan bishop; diocese; legislative power; Congregation for Bishops

Summary/Abstract: The diocesan synod should be convened when it is deemed necessary by the diocesan bishop. In the Diocese of Ełk, which was erected in 1992, the synod was announced on May 18, 1997. The first session of the synod was held on March 25, 1998.The Author analyzed in the article the importance of the diocesan synod in the process of organization the particular Church. Then he characterized the legislation of the diocese according to the statutes of the Synod of the Diocese of Ełk, the definition of the synod and the preparation, conducting and the competences of the synod.

  • Issue Year: 6/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 67-82
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish