St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Woonsocket

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish is a Roman Catholic parish located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States. It is known for its vibrant Polish-American community, various community events, and youthful parishioner base. St. Stanislaus is and always has been a group built around the faith and love for God. It proudly maintains its church, rectory, and parish center in good conditions. During the year, dances, bazaars, flea markets, and various events are hosted at the parish center, which is located in the church's parking lot.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
Location174 Harris Avenue
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.ststanswoonsocket.com
History
Founded1905 (1905)
Founder(s)Polish immigrants
DedicationSt. Stanislaus Kostka
Administration
DioceseProvidence
ProvinceHartford
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D.D.
Pastor(s)Rev. Dariusz J. Jonczyk

Description

It was founded in 1905. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Providence.

See also

    Bibliography
    • Kruszka, Waclaw (1998). A History of the Poles in America to 1908; Part III: Poles in the Eastern and Southern States. Washington, D.C.: The Catholic University of America Press.
    • The 150th Anniversary of Polish-American Pastoral Ministry. Webster, Massachusetts: St. Joseph Basilica. September 11, 2005.
    • The Official Catholic Directory in USA


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