St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish is a Roman Catholic parish located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It is known for its vibrant Polish-American community, various community events, and young parishioner base. During the year, dances, bazaars, flea markets, and other events are hosted at the parish center, which is located in the church's parking lot.
| St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish | |
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| 42°00′24.7″N 71°31′16″W / 42.006861°N 71.52111°W | |
| Location | 174 Harris Avenue Woonsocket, Rhode Island |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | www.ststanswoonsocket.com |
| History | |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Founder(s) | Polish immigrants |
| Dedication | St. Stanislaus Kostka |
| Administration | |
| Province | Hartford |
| Diocese | Providence |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D.D. |
| Pastor(s) | Rev. Dariusz J. Jonczyk |
Description
editIt was founded in 1905. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Providence.
See also
edit- Catholic Church in the United States
- Catholic parish church
- Index of Catholic Church articles
- Pastoral care
Bibliography
edit- Kruszka, Waclaw (1998). A History of the Poles in America to 1908; Part III: Poles in the Eastern and Southern States. Washington, D.C.: The Catholic University of America Press.
- The 150th Anniversary of Polish-American Pastoral Ministry. Webster, Massachusetts: St. Joseph Basilica. September 11, 2005.
- The Official Catholic Directory in USA
External links
edit- Official site of the Holy See
- St. Stanislaus Kostka - Diocesan information
- Stanislaus Kostka – Discovermass.com
- Stanislaus Kostka – Catholicmasstime.org
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