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Church in Poland

Bishop-elect steps down after report of ‘inappropriate behavior’ toward minor

The report of past inappropriate behavior emerged after Dukielski’s appointment was announced.

Luke Coppen
Aug 12, 2025
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A Polish priest who was named a bishop in July stood down before his episcopal ordination due to a report of past “inappropriate behavior toward a minor,” it was announced Saturday.

Bishop Marek Solarczyk with Fr. Krzysztof Dukielski in a video posted on July 12, 2025, by Poland’s Radom diocese. Screenshot from @DiecezjaRadomska1 YouTube account.

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