Stanisław Dubiel

Rev. Dr. hab. Stanisław Dubiel is an associate professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Faculty of Law, Canon Law and Administration. He served as head of the Department of Ecclesiastical Property Law (2008–2014) and the Department of General Norms and Ecclesiastical Property Law (2014–2017). His academic and pastoral work is deeply rooted in canon law, particularly ecclesiastical property, Church administration, and marital law.

• Master’s in Theology, Catholic University of Lublin (1971)
• Specialist Studies in Social Pastoral Studies (1980)
• Master’s in Canon Law, Catholic University of Lublin (1986)
• Doctorate in Theology (1993)
• Habilitation in Law (2007)

His research focuses on the legal and theological dimensions of Church property, including cemeteries, taxation, alienation, and financial stewardship. He has extensively published on the rights of bishops, parish finances, and the moral use of temporal goods. His work bridges canon law, civil law, and pastoral practice, especially in post-communist Poland.

The most recent articles reflect a sustained focus on ecclesiastical property management, Church-state financial relations, and canonical governance. Topics include loan agreements, tax exemptions, extraordinary administration, and environmental stewardship, showing a blend of doctrinal, legal, and practical concerns.

Scientific Awards:

• Bronze Medal of the President of the Republic of Poland
• Ecclesiastical dignity of Canon

He has advised over 30 master’s and doctoral students in canon law, particularly on topics related to Church property, marriage, and administration. He has served as a reviewer for habilitation and doctoral theses and participated in numerous academic and ecclesiastical commissions. Though not explicitly stated, his long-standing role in the Metropolital Tribunal and scholarly contributions indicate deep institutional involvement.

He has been active in academic and pastoral life, delivering lectures across Poland and Slovakia, and contributing to legal opinions for the Polish Bishops’ Conference. His work remains influential in shaping the legal framework of the Catholic Church in Poland.