W związku z wyrokiem w sprawie ks. Jacka K., ogłoszonym 9 września 2026 r.

In brief

The Diocese of Sosnowiec issued an apology to victims and their families following a verdict announced on September 9, 2026, regarding Father Jacek K. The diocese stated it stands with the victims and the truth, acknowledging the harm caused without minimizing it.

The diocese expressed its commitment to cooperating with law enforcement and the justice system, while also planning further corrective steps required by canon law. Officials noted that apologies do not replace the need for justice or restitution, which remain obligations to those harmed.

The diocese also apologized to the faithful and those outside the Church, stating that everyone has a right to expect safety, honesty, and accountability. Anyone who experienced sexual abuse as a child, a young person, or as a vulnerable adult, or who has knowledge of such abuse, is encouraged to report it. Reports can be made directly to law enforcement or to the diocesan delegate for the protection of children and youth, Father Rafał Pietruszka.