WSPÓLNOTOWE I INDYWIDUALNE FORMY ŻYCIA KONSEKROWANEGO W JUBILEUSZOWYM ROKU 25-LECIA DIECEZJI EŁCKIEJ (RYS HISTORYCZNY)

There have existed and developed various forms of convent life in the Ełk Diocese for 25 years. The formation of individuals for consecrated life has been continuing as well. First of all, the article outlines the main forms of con-secrated life. Next, it presents the activities and achievements in favour of es-tablishing and a proper development of consecrated life forms in the diocese. The structure and people responsible for that accomplishment, as well as the statistics of the congregations and people being part of the consecrated life are presented. The different undertakings and symposiums, prayer and educational meetings and other forms of support are mentioned. Bishop Edward Samsel, who has been responsible for the diocese’s consecrated life, as well as having been Chairman of the Episcopal Commission of Poland for Institutes of Conse-crated Life, has played a huge role in that respect. The carried out analysis has allowed to determine that consecrated life forms have been deeply rooted and imprinted in the foundation and structure of the diocese.