Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa in Dąbrowa Górnicza

The Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa stands in Łęka, a district of Dąbrowa Górnicza. It is a Neo-Romanesque parish church from the early 20th century, belonging to the Sosnowiec diocese.

History of the construction

The church was built in 1897-1905 as a branch of the parish in Sławków. It was blessed in 1904 by the parish priest of Przeginia, Father Feliks Banasiński. The solemn consecration was performed on 6 October 1957 by Stanisław Czajka, auxiliary bishop of the Częstochowa diocese.

Structure and interior

The single-nave, east-oriented building, predominantly Neo-Romanesque in style, is built of rubble stone with some brick. A tower projects in front of the facade of the body. Inside stands a Neo-Baroque high altar, while the side altars, font, pulpit, processional litters, pews, confessionals and organ gallery are in the Neo-Gothic style.

Practical information

• Location: Łęka, Dąbrowa Górnicza.
• Mass times and visiting hours are worth checking with the parish.
• Another church in the area is the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Łośnie, about 2 km away.