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Polish Catholic Church misconduct investigations
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The Polish Catholic Church has faced legal and canonical scrutiny regarding the conduct of various clerics. In the Bielsko-Żywiecka Diocese, Father Józef Zborek was removed from his position as parish priest in Grojec following a Vatican-confirmed investigation into canonical violations. The Diocese alleged that Zborek systematically exceeded legal limits for celebrating masses and admitted to destroying church documentation, including mass intention books. These allegations led to local unrest and protests by parishioners. In a separate landmark legal development, the District Court in Tarnow convicted Bishop Andrzej Jeż for failing to report sexual crimes committed by two priests priests, Stanisław P. and Tomasz K., within the Tarnów diocese. This marks the first time in Polish history that a sitting diocesan bishop has been convicted for failing to fulfill the legal obligation to report pedophilia to law enforcement. The court sentenced Jeż to two years of community service, including restriction of liberty, which includes a 25 percent monthly salary deductions deduction to support victims of sexual abuse. The ruling established that be donated to the legal duty Fundacja Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę (Give Children Strength Foundation). He was also ordered to report such crimes under Polish pay 20,000 PLN in reparations to the Fund for Victim Assistance and Post-Penitentiary Assistance. During the proceedings, the court rejected the bishop’s defense, ruling that secular law takes precedence over Vatican protocols regarding pontifical secrecy. The Tarnow Curia has announced its intention to appeal the verdict.
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