With a drive towards the greater good, Speaker Stanisław Małachowski opened the session asserting that even when efforts occasionally stray, they are not only exempt from blame but also worthy of praise, as long as they swiftly return on track. He expressed gratitude that members of Congress are undeterred by their monumental task, aiming to secure lasting national benefits and glory for Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus. He highlighted the President's leading role, whose wisdom and authority guide all endeavors to successful outcomes. Previous discussions led by the President aimed for harmonious arrangements with the Holy See concerning various clerical matters, after which Secretary Jan Łuszczewski read out various draft proposals regarding the clergy.

Representative Wojciech Świętosławski from the west of Poland announced that the Greek Catholic clergy, feeling the Congress's supportive care and desiring good governance similar to their Roman Catholic counterparts, wish to establish funds for bishops' sustenance and have submitted a relevant proposal, a motion also presented by the President.

Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz from Pinsk argued the need to first establish the necessity of bishops before granting permission for their appointment, contending that even within the Roman Catholic clergy there appears no need for Canons or Prebendaries. He questioned the rationale behind introducing positions deemed unnecessary in one church tradition to another. He advocated focusing on seminaries as educational institutions for the clergy rather than prebendaries that deliver no tangible benefits.

Representative Antoni Suchodolski from Smolensk supported a proposal to allocate the remaining ecclesiastical income for seminary education, especially emphasizing the need for a facility for the Greek Catholic clergy due to the lack of education in their ranks. Without better-trained clergy, there is no way to enlighten the common people, and schisms will continue to spread, leading to rebellions and other horrible events. He urges that measures must be taken to establish a seminary to educate the clergy and slowly eradicate superstition and ignorance among the populace.

The proposal from the Smolensk Representative suggested allocating 50,000 zlotys for a seminary in the Crown (West Poland) and 25,000 zlotys for one in Lithuania-Belarus, with oversight given to Metropolitans and Bishops to account for these funds to Congress.

Representative Kazimierz Rzewuski from Podolia agreed on the necessity of a seminary but recommended that the designated funds for a seminary should not be entrusted solely to Metropolitans and Bishops.

Senator Jacek Jezierski from Łuków stressed the importance of education for the Greek Catholic clergy as a prerequisite for enlightenment.

Latvian representatives recommended selling church lands lost to Russia to bolster the national finances.

Representative Michał Bernowicz from Nowogródek argued for equitable legislation that does not infringe on property rights or squander public assets. Before the commission can sell any lands currently under litigation, he advocated the renewal of his earlier proposal to ensure the protection of public goods.

Representative Ignacy Wybranowski from Lublin, backed up by other representatives, called for the protection of church properties that remain within the national territory despite border adjustments, arguing that church officials require support to fulfil their duties, and that general decrees disrupting church revenues should not be made.

Motion was made by Representative Mateusz Butrymowicz regarding whether confiscated church properties were actually serving Latin rite parishes, implying that the Lithuanian State Treasury Commission would not sell properties exempt from confiscation. He pushed for a decision instead concerning a previously drafted provincial resolution that had now become a contentious issue.

The session adjourned, to reconvene on Thursday, July 29, 1790, continuing discussions on the pressing educational needs and proper allocation of church assets.

Topics: Marshal of the Sejm Stanisław Małachowski; Clergy reforms; Greek Catholic clergy; Funds for the maintenance of prelates; Education and enlightenment of the clergy; Sale of ecclesiastical properties in the Crown and Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Seminary for Greek Catholic clergy; Securing funds for seminaries; Debates on law-making; Protection of rights and privileges of the clergy;