Franciscan Monastery in Częstochowa

The Franciscan monastery in Częstochowa belongs to the Province of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Order of Friars Minor. Next to the religious house stands the parish Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

How it came about

The Franciscan community was established in October 1987, and the parish attached to it was created in January 1988 at the request of Bishop Stanisław Nowak. The friars moved into the new monastery building in 1992, and the religious house was formally established in February 1993.

The church

The church was blessed on 8 December 1999 and consecrated on 1 June 2010. It is therefore a young monastery, founded only after the 1980s, unlike the older monastic complexes of the city. The most famous of them, Jasna Góra, lies on the other side of the city.

Practical information

• The monastery stands in Częstochowa; check the exact address and service times with the parish before your visit.
• It is an active religious house and parish church, so access to the interiors depends on the schedule of services.