Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, in Czernica

The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, stands in Czernica, a village in Gaszowice municipality. It is a twin-towered parish church built in the first years after the Second World War.

Where the parish came from

Until 1945 Czernica belonged to the parish in Pstrążna. From 15 August 1945 Masses were celebrated in a temporary chapel set up in a converted inn. The permanent church was built in 1948-1953, and the consecration took place on 3 May 1953.

Surroundings of the church

A monument to the Silesian insurgents stands by the church.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Jana III Sobieskiego 15, 44-282 Gaszowice (Czernica).
• This is an active parish church; check service times with the parish.
• Nearby are the Pszów Calvary and the Church of St George in Rydułtowy.