Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Łośnie

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is in Łośnie, a district of Dąbrowa Górnicza, and belongs to the Dąbrowa deanery of the Diocese of Sosnowiec. It was built in 1890-1910.

History of the church

The church was built thanks to the efforts of Fr Jan Bronikowski and the local Church Building Committee, as a branch of the parish of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Sławków. In 1916-1958 it was a branch of the parish of Our Lady of Częstochowa in Łąka. It was solemnly consecrated on 16 October 1960 by the Bishop of Częstochowa, Zdzisław Goliński.

The 18th-century crucifix

Inside is an image of the crucified Jesus from the 18th century. It was earlier placed in a wooden chapel that stood on the site of the present church.

Practical information

• The church is a working parish church; service times are given by the parish.
• Among the nearest churches is the Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa in Dąbrowa Górnicza, about 2 km from here.