Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Katowice

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus stands in the Katowice district of Murcki on ulica Solskiego. It is a brick, single-nave church with one tower, built in the 1930s.

Construction in 1931-1934

The foundation stone was blessed on 20 October 1931, and construction was completed in 1934. The church was designed by the Kraków architect Zygmunt Gawlik. Construction was begun by Arthur Allnoch of Świętochłowice, who died in the first year of work, and it was completed by Pinta of Murcki. The consecration took place on 28 October 1934.

What it looks like

The church has a single nave and three altars. The area around the church covers about 7,500 square metres. The site has been entered in the heritage register.

Nearby

The Murcki district lies on the southern edge of Katowice, near Murcki Park.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Solskiego, Katowice-Murcki.
• This is an active parish church; check service times in the parish announcements.