The move came after the local Polish archbishop informed the judge that he was unable to make the documents available himself.
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Polish church seeks victims of deceased paedophile priest to offer support
Eugeniusz Surgent remained in the priesthood and continued to have contact with children even after being convicted of sexual abuse.
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