Papers by Przemysław Michowicz
Roczniki Nauk Prawnych, Apr 3, 2024
The topic of the issue, here discussed, focuses on the phenomenon of multi-centricity of the lega... more The topic of the issue, here discussed, focuses on the phenomenon of multi-centricity of the legal system, including the canon law system. The starting point for identifying the issue is a precise definition of the sources of canon law and the nature of the norms derived from them by the relevant Church legislator. This is done in the context of investigations, the subject of which is the alleged change of the classical structure of the legal system into a circular order. It would be a natural consequence of the legal norms creation in the conditions of the multi-centricity of the sources of the canon law system..
Roczniki Nauk Prawnych
The author undertakes the issue of the dichotomous division of law into public and private in the... more The author undertakes the issue of the dichotomous division of law into public and private in the canonical legal system, which is an issue commonly known to many, including legal theorists. He does not try to distinguish the public and private dimensions in the applicable provisions of the Code of Canon Law, thus following other researchers, but rather demonstrates that the use of the public/private binomial is neither adequate nor sufficient, while describing the community of believers of the Catholic Church, whose differences from the lay communities (especially societies) are the hermeneutic starting point for some relevant conclusions. Moreover, the author supports the legislator’s definition of what is “public” and “private” in terms of the faithful functions (christifedeles) depending on their respective systemic position.

Annales Canonici, Jul 1, 2015
Przemysław Michowicz OFMConv Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne oo. Franciszkanów pw. św. Bonawentury w K... more Przemysław Michowicz OFMConv Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne oo. Franciszkanów pw. św. Bonawentury w Krakowie Rimozione del Superiore religioso stante munere: cause e procedimento Il vissuto ecclesiale dimostra, spesso, che l'attuazione di una norma legale-regolatrice di una fattispecie verosimilmente avverabile-avviene con non poche difficoltà tecnico-operative da parte di chi è chiamato a terminare una vicenda. La prassi fornisce un possibile elenco delle principali cause quali veri e propri motivi del disuso di certe norme legali: l'inesistenza dei precedenti (amministrativi e/o giudiziali); le modalità pratiche procedurali di natura, prevalentemente, intuitiva; una possibile ed alternativa soluzione extra canonica delle controversie; la poca esperienza degli operatori di diritto, specie nelle ipotesi difficilmente inquadrabili all'interno di una previsione generale teorica; l'effettiva mancanza di una successiva norma (particolare o propria) il cui compito è specificare e circoscrivere, ulteriormente, il contenuto di quanto stabilito dal Legislatore universale. Consapevoli di tale difficoltà, in maggior numero delle ipotesi, tanto non si tratta di non attuare la norma, quanto piuttosto saper proporre i percorsi giuridici (se inesistenti)-innovativi ed efficaci-al fine di pervenire ad un effetto desiderato. Spetta alla dottrina, ma non di rado alla prassi, di delineare e, poi, condividere tali soluzioni purché stabilizzanti, efficacemente, le realtà concrete a cui il diritto è chiamato a provvedere. Tale sembra, anche, il contenuto della disposizione legale di cui al can. 624 § 3 CIC/83-oggetto del presente studio-onde il Legislatore si è limitato ad offrire la possibilità di rimuovere un Superiore religioso dal proprio ufficio e/o trasferirlo ad un altro, lasciando al diritto proprio di ogni Istituto di vita consacrata e/o Società di vita apostolica1 di determinare, ulteriormente, sia le possibili cause di tale intervento sia un percorso procedurale da avviare. 1 D'ora innanzi IVCSVA.

Ius canonicum, Oct 19, 2020
espanolEl presente articulo estudia el problematico tema de los principios generales del derecho ... more espanolEl presente articulo estudia el problematico tema de los principios generales del derecho dentro del sistema canonico. En primer lugar, el autor identifica algunas caracteristicas particulares elegidas para ser atribuidos solo a los principios o a las reglas juridicas, los cuales –segun el mismo autor– deberian ser considerados normas que se diferencian unicamente en terminos de la gradualidad y cantidad en su aplicacion practica. En segundo lugar, el autor analiza algunas de dichas caracteristicas en referencia a los principios y conforme a la siguiente metodologia: el caracter generico e indeterminado de los principios, la dimension de peso de los principios y las relaciones entre ellos. El autor concluye el trabajo con algunas reflexiones sobre el efectivo valor de los principios en arte de la argumentacion y de la interpretacion juridica en el sistema del derecho canonico y su rica practica forense. EnglishThis paper explores the problematic issue of the general principles of law within the canon law system. First, particular features attributable solely to legal principles or rules are selected, which – the author goes on to argue – are distinguishable from one another only in terms of the number or degree to which they are applied in practice. Second, a number of these characteristics are discussed in relation to principles in terms of the general and indeterminate nature of the latter, taking into account the relative weighting of principles and the relationships between them. The paper concludes with some reflections on the true value of principles in the context of canon law argument and interpretation, as well as in the extensive history and experience of practice.

Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe
The present paper focuses on the concept of reasonableness, specifically in its legal understandi... more The present paper focuses on the concept of reasonableness, specifically in its legal understanding which, as a priority standard to be considerate in the contemporary law research, exhibits an important link with human reason and a philosophical concept par excellence. Reasonableness is generally perceived by the Author as opening the door to several legal considerations, especially those which regard the legislative techniques involving the law-making process according to the standards issued by the civil law tradition (a concept of law based on the fact that rules are the main core of law). By following the common opinion expressed by a number of legal philosophers who insist upon the importance of reasonableness in law, the Author points out legislators as those responsible for filling lacunae in existing positive law by explicit reference to reasonableness. The same assignment is addressed toward lawyers who are also able to applicate some criteria of reasonableness to societal...
Ius Canonicum
En el marco más amplio de discusión sobre las virtualidades posibles del precedente judicial en l... more En el marco más amplio de discusión sobre las virtualidades posibles del precedente judicial en la actividad jurisdiccional del Tribunal Supremo de la Signatura Apostólica, el presente trabajo se centra en ciertos aspectos de su jurisprudencia en términos de legitimidad y en su función fundamental de observancia exacta e interpretación uniforme de la ley. Al determinar la especificidad de algunas sentencias firmes en las que, hipotéticamente hablando, se podría encontrar la ratio decidendi asumida como supuesto indispensable del precedente, el artículo destaca algunas ventajas de poder juzgar en base al precedente. Partiendo específicamente del análisis de su actividad judicial, se ha podido identificar que el enjuiciamiento por precedente es por el momento un postulado de lege ferenda.
Zeszyty Prawnicze, 2021
Przedmiotem niniejszej pracy jest analiza dyspozycji wybranych sentencji polskiego orzecznictwa w... more Przedmiotem niniejszej pracy jest analiza dyspozycji wybranych sentencji polskiego orzecznictwa w sprawach wnoszonych przez ofiary pedofilii przeciwko kościelnym osobom prawnym, z którymi krzywdziciele nieletnich związani są w formalny sposób. Zgodnie z koncepcyjnymi założeniami pracy eksploracja wyroków została dokonana w oparciu o kryteria, które z punktu widzenia teoretycznoprawnego uprawniają do sformułowania ogólnych zasad, jakimi kierują się sądy w rozpoznaniu tego rodzaju spraw. Jednocześnie analiza orzecznictwa zaowocowała szeregiem praktycznych sądów i sugestii, użytecznych w pragmatycznym oglądzie sporów przeciwko polskim instytucjom wyznaniowym o uregulowanej sytuacji prawnej.
Prawo Kanoniczne, 2020
Założenia koncepcyjne pracy odwołują się do próby teoretycznego uzasadnienia odpowiedzialności od... more Założenia koncepcyjne pracy odwołują się do próby teoretycznego uzasadnienia odpowiedzialności odszkodowawczej w kanonicznym porządku prawnym. Czynią to w oparciu o reżim obowiązujących norm w przedmiocie problemu oraz przywołują treść niektórych orzeczeń trybunałów apostolskich w taki sposób, aby wyciągnięte wnioski z analizy dostępnego materiału pozwoliły na przyjęcie uzasadnienia odpowiedzialności naprawczej w pełnej zgodności ze specyfiką kanonicznego systemu prawnego. Wśród teorii stanowiących teoretyczne uzasadnienie konieczności naprawy powstałej szkody lub wyrządzonej krzywdy, optymalną propozycją jest model oparty na koncepcji sprawiedliwości konkretnego przypadku, bowiem czyni własnymi postulaty prawnego porządku Kościoła.

Ephemerides theologicae Zagrabienses, 2022
Lo scopo principale del presente elaborato è quello di determinare con precisione la natura e la ... more Lo scopo principale del presente elaborato è quello di determinare con precisione la natura e la funzione del concetto di illiceità all'interno della scienza del diritto canonico. Per giungere a tali obiettivi, è necessario evincere la caratteristica del termine dai testi normativi dei due codici di diritto canonico. Inoltre, l'Autore ha messo in evidenza che l'atto illecito non deve essere per forza nullo. L'indagine ha pure dimostrato l'impiego alternativo del termine in altri contesti giuridici. Secondo l'opinione dell'Autore, il corretto intendimento della nozione può essere raggiunto grazie al suo accostamento all'efficacia dell'agire. Lungi dall'essere esaustivi, lo studio documenta l'ambiguità dell'impiego del termine in diversi ambiti del vissuto ecclesiale puntando che il suo corretto luogo interpretativo si attiene all'ambito sacramentale.
Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe, 2021
This elaboration, belonging to the field of legal phenomenology, deals with the question of the q... more This elaboration, belonging to the field of legal phenomenology, deals with the question of the quality of law; the issues which are naturally, inextricably linked with each contemporary legal system. The study makes certain proposals according to which the quality of law does not belong to the sphere of normative technique nor is it identified with the mere observance of the legislative regulations. Rather, it concerns the field of research; something that is inseparably linked with the concept of the theory of law and its necessary development. The Author distances himself from the traditional ways of dealing with the present topic, proceeding rather towards new methodological and doctrinal horizons.
Prawo Kanoniczne, Jun 8, 2019

Paediatrics and Child Health, 2016
The question, which launched our study, concerns the problem of the legal possibilities carried o... more The question, which launched our study, concerns the problem of the legal possibilities carried out in order to protect canonically the state of the consecrated life even though assumed temporary. Firstly, the Author tries to focus on the meaning of the canonical state and canonical status of the consecrated persons. The aim is to point out that it is not appropriate to simply consider condicio as the state sic et simpliciter in the meaning of the legislation of the 1983 Code. In a second moment, the Author analyses the hypothesis relates to lose the proper canonical status, especially this one assumed ad tempus. The question the Author tries to answer concerns legal possibilities and appropriates manners in order to protect the single consecrated religious. Finally, the Author presents the main thesis of this paper, relates to the pre-establishment of the proof. In this perspective, it is very convenient for both the religious Authority and an individual religious to document the proper acts/activities even though, in case of the legal Superiors, deprived of binding force.

Kryteria rozumowania prawnego na przykladzie orzecznictwa sądowego we wspolczesnych systemach pra... more Kryteria rozumowania prawnego na przykladzie orzecznictwa sądowego we wspolczesnych systemach prawnych Zamierzeniem niniejszego artykulu jest nakreślenie procesu ksztaltowania sie ostatecznego wyroku sądowego na przykladzie wspolczesnych systemow prawnych jak civil law , common law wraz z uwzglednieniem prawa kanonicznego. Celem lepszego zrozumienia rozumowego procesu dochodzenia do wyroku sądowego, konieczna byla synteza cech charakterystycznych dla kazdej z wyzej wymienionych ordynacji prawnych wraz z lekturą wybranych wyrokow sądowych, zwlaszcza Najwyzszych Trybunalow określonego panstwa. Pod uwage czytelnika zostal poddany rowniez proces logicznego rozumowania i argumentacji orzeczenia sądowego z uwzglednieniem ram systemowych ( sensu largo ) kazdej ordynacji. Idea rozwazan stawia sobie za cel poszukiwania mozliwego wspolnego mianownika dla wybranych ordynacji prawnych w kwestii ostatecznego wyroku sądowego, wskazując istotnośc argumentacji (jak rowniez jej koniecznośc) i uzytec...
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