Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Katowice

The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary is a parish church on ulica Zadole in the Ligota-Panewniki district of Katowice. It was built in the 1980s and 1990s, and in the following years mosaics, figures and an organ were added.

Building the church

The decision to establish the parish and build the church was taken in 1983 by Bishop Herbert Bednorz. The church and its interiors were designed by Michał Kuczmiński, and Robert Szota was responsible for the structure. The foundation stone was blessed at Muchowiec airfield on 20 June 1983 by Pope John Paul II. Work lasted from 1985 to 1992, and the church was consecrated on 25 March 1992 by Archbishop Damian Zimoń.

Furnishings

In 2005 a mosaic with an image of the Virgin Mary was blessed, and in 2007 mosaics with the mysteries of the Holy Rosary. A figure of the Virgin Mary was placed on the front, and in 2009 a figure of St Barbara made of coal was blessed. In 2010 an organ by the firm Gebr. Späth, brought from Sulz am Neckar in Germany, was installed. The patronal feast falls on the Sunday after 6 October.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Zadole, Katowice (Ligota-Panewniki).
• This is an active parish church; service times are given by the parish.