Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa in Knurów

The Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa stands on the estate on ul. Kapelanów Wojskowych in Knurów. It was designed by the architect Professor Adam Lisik, and the building work lasted from 1981 to 1986.

History of the construction

The permit to build was issued by the Voivodeship Office in Katowice on 26 May 1979. The black marble foundation stone, made by Andrzej Kancelista of Knurów, was blessed on 6 June 1979 during the pilgrimage of John Paul II. Adam Lisik also designed the interiors, and Franciszek Klimek was responsible for the structure. The parish was established by a decree of 3 November 1982, the crypt was consecrated in March 1983, and the whole church on 29 November 1986, when it was consecrated by Bishop Damian Zimoń.

Furnishings

The bells were cast by the foundry of Zbigniew Felczyński of Taciszów and consecrated in 1995, and each has a name: Maryja, Barbara, and Krzysztof and Florian. In 2003 a marble altar and pulpit were consecrated, in which relics of St Faustina were placed. New stained glass was installed in 2013, and in 2015 a new pipe organ was consecrated. Knurów also has the church of Saints Cyril and Methodius.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Kapelanów Wojskowych, Knurów.
• This is a parish church, so visiting depends on the services. Information is given on the parish website.