Local Catholic Church
History and Genealogy
Poland
Poland
Maly
slownik angielsko - polski - A small English - Polish Dictionary
AMEN.
Diecezje
polskie- Dioceses on the site of Father Wieslawa
Mroza.
Clickable Map
of the Dioceses of Poland.
+
Lodz
+ Bialostok
+ Drohiczyn + Lomza
+ Czestochowa
+ Radom + Sosnowiec
+ Gdansk
+ Pelplin + Torun
+ Gniezno
+ Wloclawek
+
Katowice + Gliwice
+ Opole
+
Krakow + Bielsko-Zywiecka
+ Kielce + Tarnow
+ Lublin
+ Sandomierz + Siedlce
+ Poznan
+ Kalisz
+
Przemysl FOR LATIN
+ Rzeszów +
Zamojsko-Lubaczówska
+ Szczeciñsko-Kamieñ
+ Koszalin-Kolobrzeg +
Zielonogorsko-Górzowska
+ Warmia
+ Elblag + Elcka
+ Warszawa
+ Lowicz + Plock
+ Warszawsko-Praska
+ Wroclawska
+ Legnicka
+
Military Ordinate
+
Byzantine
"...At the second partition of Poland (1793) five Latin sees fell to Russia, Kamenetz, Kieff, Livonia, Lutzk, and Vilna..." see Mohileff from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia Online for additional history.
Archidiecezjae Lodzka
includes Map
and Parishes.
Kuria Arcybiskupia: 90-458 Lódz - ul.
Ks. Ignacego Skorupki 1
Phone:
(0-42) 637-58-44 Fax: (0-42) 636-16-96.
Archidiecezja
Bialostocka -
HISTORIA
Archidiecezji Bialostockiej
Kuria Metropolitalna: 15-087 Bialystok
- Pl. Jana Pawla II/1
Phone/Fax: (0-85) 41-64-73 E-mail:
Kuria@bialystok.opoka.org.pl
Diecezja
Drohiczyn
Kuria: 17-312 Drohiczyn
n/Bugiem - ul. Koscielna 10 Phone: (0-85) 557-805.
Diecezja
Lomzynska Lomza
Kuria: 18-400 Lomza - ul. Sadowa 3
Phone: (0-86) 162-826;
166-021 Fax: (0-86) 16-48-64.
Archidiecezjae
Czestochowa
Kuria Metropolitalna:
42-200 Czestochowa - Al. Najsw. Maryi Panny 54
Phone: (0-34) 324-10-44 Fax: (0-34) 365-11-82
Includes: Parafie mapa & Parafie index
Diecezja
Radomska
Kuria Diecezje Radomskief:
ul. Sienkiewicza 13, 26-600 Radom,
Phone: (0-48) 362-47-24; 362-47-17 Fax (0-48) 363-14-66
Diecezja Sosnowieckiej
& HISTORIA
Diecezja Sosnowieckiej
Kuria: 41-200
Sosnowiec, ul. Wawel 19
Phone:
032/293-51-51, 032/293-52-30 Fax: 032/293-51-88
Web site E-mail: kuria@kuria.sosnowiec.pl
Archidiecezja
Gdansk -
Kuria Metropolitalna:
80-330 Gdansk - ul. Cystersów 15 Phone: (0-58)
552-00-51.
Diecezja
Pelplin -
Kuria: 83-130
Pelplin - ul. Biskupa Dominika 11
Phone: (0-58)536-12-21; 536-12-22 Fax: (0-58)
536-16-99.
Diecezja
Torun -
Kuria: 87-100 Torun -
ul. Lazienna 18
Phone:
(0-56) 621-07-70 Fax: (0-56) 621-09-02.
Archidiecezja
Gniezno
Kuria Metropolitalna:
62-200 Gniezno - ul. Kanclerza Jana Laskiego 7
Phone: (0-61)
426-21-02, 426-21-03 Fax: (0-61) 426-21-05.
Diecezja
Wloclawek
Kuria: 87-800
Wloclawek - ul. Gdanska 2/4
Phone: (0-54) 231-30-40; 231-17-03; 231-32-99.
Archidiecezja
Katowicka
Kuria
Metropolitalna: 40-043 Katowice - ul. Jordana 39
Phone: (0-32) 251-21-60
Diecezja
Gliwicka
Kuria Diecezjalna: 44-101
Gliwice - ul. Luzycka 1, skr. poczt. 196
Phone: (0-32) 230-71-42
Fax: (0-32) 230-78-88.
Encompasses: Bytom, Bytom Miechowice,
Glwice Labedy, Glwice Ostropa, Gliwice Sosnica,
Kuznia Raciborska, Lubliniec, Plawniowice,
Pyskowice, Sadow, Tarnowskie Gory, Stare Tarnowice, Toszek,
Woznike, Zabrze, Zabrze Mikulczyce and Zyglin.
Diecezja
Opolska
Kuria: 45 - 005 Opole - ul.
Ksiazat Opolskich 19, skr. poczt. 86.
Phone: (0-77) 45-438-37; 453 60 21 Fax: (0-77) 45-379-61
E-mail: kuria@uni.opole.pl; www.diecezja.opole.pl
Archidiecezja
Krakowska
Kuria Metropolitalna:
31-004 Kraków - ul. Franciszkanska 3
Diecezja
Bielsko-Zywiecka
Kuria: 43-300
Bielsko-Biala - ul. R. Traugutta 13
Phone: (0-33) 811-37-78, 811-37-79 Fax: (0-33) 815-90-85
E-mail:
Kuria@diecezja.bielsko.pl
Diecezja
Kielce
Kuria: 25-013 Kielce -
ul. Jana Pawla II 3
Phone:
(0-41) 344-54-25; 344-30-71 Fax: (0-41) 344-34-26
E-mail:
Kuria@kielce.opoka.org.pl
Diecezja
Tarnow
Kuria: 33-100 Tarnów
- ul. I. Moscickiego 9
Phone: (0-14) 222-155 Fax: (0-14) 22-12-40.
History of the Diocese of Tarnow in western Galicia, Austria. "...The See of Posen, founded in 968 by Duke Miecyslaw, was the only one in Poland until 1100..." (The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume XIV, Copyright © 1912 by Robert Appleton Company Online Edition Copyright © 1999 by Kevin Knight).
Archidiecezjae
Lubelska (Lublin) Map
Kuria Metropolitalna: 20-950
Lublin - ul. Prymasa Stefana Wyszynskiego 2,skr. p. 198
Phone kancelarii: (0-81) 532-12-25, Fax: (0-81) 534-61-41.
Diecezja
Sandomierz
Kuria Diecezjalna:
27-600 Sandomierz - ul. Katedralna 1
Phone: (0-51) 832-25-23; 832-25-38
Diecezja
Siedlce
Kuria Diecezjalna: 08-100
Siedlce - ul. J.Pilsudskiego 62
Phone: (0-25) 644-21-95 E-mail:
kuria@siedlce.opoka.org.pl
Archidiecezja
Poznanska
Kuria: ul. Ostrów
Tumski 2 - 61-109 Poznan
Phone:
(061) 852 42 82; 852 42 83 Fax: (061) 852 67 97 E-mail:
kuria@archpoznan.org.pl
Archives: ul.
Lubra'nskiego 1 - 61-108 Poznan
Tel: +48 61 523814 E-mail: archiwum@aap.poznan.pl
& Historia
Archidiecezja Poznanska - "...Diecezja poznanska w
1000 roku nie zostala poddana nowo utworzonej,
pierwszej Polsce metropolii gnie?nie?skiej, wesz?a w jej granice
dopiero okolo 1075 roku...."
(Christianity spread to Poland in the 2nd half of the 9th century.
In 968, the first bishopric was established, and in 1000 A.D., the
Archdiocese of Gniezno was established with 2 suffragan sees.
These encompassed the borderlands as well as the entire area of
Poland. --This is a note, not a translation of the above site
information.)
Diecezja
Kalisz - map
Kuria: 62-800 Kalisz - ul. Widok 80/82
Phone: (0-62) 753-53-66 Fax: (0-62) 753-28-81.
Archidiecezjae Przemysl
FOR LATIN
Kuria Metropolitalna:
37-700 Przemysl - Plac Katedralny 4a
Phone: (0-16) 678-66-94 Fax: (0-16) 678-26-74.
Diecezja Rzeszów
- Map &
Information
Kuria: 35-326
Rzeszów - ul. Zamkowa 4 Phone/Fax: (0-17) 852-17-83.
Archidiecezja
Szczeciñsko-Kamieñska (Archdiocese of
Szczecin-Kamieñ)
Kuria
Metropolitalna: 71-242 Szczecin - ul. Papieza Pawla VI nr 4
Phone: (0-91)
45-42-292 Fax (0-91) 45-36-908 E-mail:
kuria@szczecin.opoka.org.pl
Diecezja
Koszalin-Kolobrzeg -
Kuria: 75-950
Koszalin, skr. poczt. 167 - ul. Ks.Kard.St.Wyszynskiego 25
Phone: (0-94) 342-62-78; 342-62-79 Fax: (0-94)
342-67-87.
Diecezja Zielonogorsko-Górzowska
Archidiecezjae Warmia
(Archidiecezja olsztynska (warminska))
Kuria
Metropolitalna: 10-025 Olsztyn - ul. Staszica 5
Phone/Fax: (0-89) 527-22-80.
Diecezja
Elblag
Kuria: 82-300 Elblag - ul.
Sw. Ducha 11
Phone: (0-55)
232-73-70 Fax: (0-55) 232-54-09.
Diecezja
Elcka &
HISTORIA
Diecezja Elcka
Kuria: 19-300 Elk - ul. 3 Maja 10
Phone: (0-87) 610-44-88 Fax: (0-87) 621-38-22
E-mail: Kuria@diecezja.elk.pl
Archidiecezjae
Warszawa.
Adres Sekretariatu: ul. Miodowa 17,
00-246 Warszawa
Phone: 831-21-57, 635-52-53
Fax: 635-87-45 E-mail: prymas@perytnet.pl
Diecezja
Lowicka
Kuria: 99-400 Lowicz
- ul. Stary Rynek 20
Phone: (0-46) 837-47-90 Fax: (0-46) 837-43-49.
Diecezja
Plock
Kuria: 09-402 Plock - ul.
Tumska 3 Phone: (0-24) 262-2640 Fax: (0-24) 262-67-16.
Archidiecezjae
Wroclawska
HISTORIA
Archidiecezje Wroclawskiej
Kuria Metropolitalna Wroclawska:
50-328 Wroclaw, ul. Katedralna 13/15
Phone: (071) 22-50-81, 32-71-111 Fax: (071) 22-82-69.
Diecezja
Legnicka
Kuria: Legnicka Kuria
Biskupia - ul. Jana Pawla II nr 1 - 59-220 LEGNICA
Phone: (0-76) 851-20-93, 851-20-94 Fax: (0-76) 851-21-37
E-mail: kurialeg@rubikon.net.pl
Dekanaty
i Parafie Diecezji Legnickiej with MAP
Dekanaty
Diecezji Legnickiej: encompasses Bogatynia, Boleslawiec
Sl. Wschód, Boleslawiec Sl. Zachód,
Bolków, Chocianów, Chojnów, Gluszyca,
Goscislaw, Gryfów Sl., Jawor, Jelenia Góra
Wschód, Jelenia Góra Zachód, Kamienna Góra
Wschód, Kamienna Góra Zachód, Legnica
Wschód, Legnica Zachód, Lesna, Luban Sl.,
Lubin, Lubomierz, Myslakowice, Polkowice,
Prochowice, Strzegom, Scinawa,. Swiebodzice, Swierzawa, Walbrzych
Poludnie, Walbrzych Pólnoc,
Walbrzych Zachód, Wegliniec, Zgorzelec &
Zlotoryja.
Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej - Ordynariat Polowy Wojska Polskiego (Military Ordinate).
Archidiecezja Przemysko-Warszawaska for Bysanthic-Ukrainian Rhythus
Diecezja Wroclaw-Gdansk
Great Moments in Catholic History by Fr. Jacques Monet, S.J., Pres. Regis College Toronto
The Polish Arts and Culture Foundation ("...Established to commemorate the 1000th Anniversary of Poland's acceptance of Christianity...")
Diecezje Kosciola Katolickiego w Polsce - addresses for Catholic Archives
Katalog
polskich stron katolickich (Polish) and English
Version by ks. Wieslaw Mróz
The Diocese of Warsaw has a page of links to Dioceses and Seminaries in Poland.
Brief Chronology of Christianity (1A.D. to present)
The Catholic University of Lublin, Poland
Learn about the history and culture of Poland.
Archives:
ul. Lubra'nskiego 1 - 61-108 Poznan
Phone: +48 61 523814 E-mail: archiwum@aap.poznan.pl
Zakresy
Lat Ksiag Metrykalnych W Archiwum Archidiecezjalnym W Poznaniu
* URODZENIA (BIRTHS) o
SLUBY (MARRIAGES) + ZGONY (DEATHS)
Mozna juz obejrzec: Pelny katalog katolickich ksiag metrykalnych (kazda ksiega podana osobno, wraz z numerem mikrofilmu i sygnatura):
Historia: Dyrektor: Ks. dr Konrad Lutynski
Museum: ul. Lubra'nskiego 1 - 61-108 Poznan Phone: (0-61)
852-61-95.
& Historia
Archidiecezja Poznanska "...Diecezja poznanska w 1000
roku nie zostala poddana nowo utworzonej, pierwszej
Polsce metropolii gnie?nie?skiej, wesz?a w jej granice dopiero okolo
1075 roku...." (Christianity spread to Poland in the 2nd
half of the 9th century. In 968, the first bishopric was
established, and in 1000 A.D., the Archdiocese of Gniezno was
established with 2 suffragan sees. These encompassed the
borderlands as well as the entire area of Poland. --This is a
note, not a translation of the above site information.)
Zasoby
Internetowe ks. Father Wieslawa
Mroza: http://www.rubikon.net.pl/mroz/ (a
little English version available)
Diecezje Polskie - Indeks alfabetyczny - MAPA: Map of Poland Dioceses, Clickable
Katalog Polskich Stron Katolickich (Directory)
Poland History, Genealogy & Directories
[not
specifically Catholic]
Disclaimer: I have viewed the following sites and found them to be informative for general and historical research, however, I do not necessarily agree with the content or wish to present links in this catagory as Catholic resources.
Genealogy & Poland on the Internet and elsewhere -collected by Tom Wodzinski contains a collection of addresses, and helpful information.
Poland Government Council websites with province, county and town location maps
Polish Embassy in Washington D. C.
Lukasz Bielecki's HomeArchiwum Glowne Akt Dawnych w Warszawie -page and E-mail: bielecki@ibch.poznan.pl
A brief history of Poland in the last 200 years with maps and information of interest concerning Byzantine Catholics and areas including Austria, Belarus, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Prussia, Russia and the Ukraine.
What 19th century provinces now belong to Poland? Clickable MAP to history!
19th century Kingdom of Poland - "Congress Poland".
Western
parts of Russia -"...Most of this was the historical
territory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and its inhabitants
belonged to several ethnic and
religious groups. The
most important was the Ruthenians (now Belarussians and
Ukrainians) who professed to Byzantine Catholicism..."
Archiwum
Glowne Akt Dawnych w Warszawie - A
guide to researching Polish ancestors, history and the Central
Archives of Historical Records : "...Some - but not all -
parish registers and public (civil) registers, from the four former
provinces (voivodship - województwa) of Eastern Poland:
lwowskie, stanislawowskie,
tarnopolskie, wolynskie (today in
Ukraine) are kept in the Central Archives of Historical Records in
Warsaw..."
Smerek, the village of Strubowiska (Currently Strzebowiska), and the surrounding villages: "...Smerek is located in Poland, geographically near the location where the present borders of Poland, Ukraine, and Slovakia meet..." - This genealogical research site is by George R. Warholic.
Map Gallery - early historical maps of Poland
The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection: University of Texas at Austin
Archives of Poland (Polish and English versions)!
Federation of East European Family History Societies - Online MAP Room!
Polish National Tourist Office includes history, culture, museums and cities information.
Poland.pl - online information and directory
Interactive Maps of Poland and surrounding areas
Travel Poland - includes information about telecommunication in Poland.
Lonely Planet: Destination Poland - includes brief history, information, and map.
Travlang - Foreign Languages for Travelers.
District (Polish powiat); Parish (Polish parafia); Community (Polish gmina)
If you know of a web site for a Catholic biography with an Poland connection, please let me know.
Blessed Mother Maria Angela (Sophia) Truszkowska, (1825-1899), of Poland, founded the Felician Sisters (Congregation of the Sisters of St. Felix) now in Poland, North and South America, and in Africa.
Contact: Webweaver
I am voluntarily creating this site
as a helpful guide to researching the history of the local Catholic
Churches and to help genealogists who are researching Catholic
ancestors in this geographic area. This is not an
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Last updated Sept. 2008.
Copyright 1998 by Ann
Mensch. All Rights Reserved.
Kancelaria Kurii
(Kuria): Chancery
Kanclerz: Chancellor
Parafii: Parishes
Kosciol: Church
Katolik: Catholic
Research Resources Include:
11990 Catholic
Almanac. Felician A. Foy, O.F. M. (Editor), Rose M. Avato
(Associate Editor). Huntington: Our Sunday Visitory Publishing
Division, Our Sunday Visitor, Inc.
and
1998 Catholic Almanac. Felician A. Foy,
O.F. M. and Rose M. Avato (Editors and Compilers). Huntington:
Our Sunday Visitory Publishing Division, Our
Sunday Visitor, Inc.
2New
Advent, Inc. From the Catholic Encyclopedia, copyright ©
1913 by the Encyclopedia Press, Inc. Electronic version copyright ©
1997 by New Advent, Inc. (A Catholic Web Site transcribing The
Catholic Encyclopedia: an International Work of Reference on the
Constitution, Doctrine, Discipline and History of the Catholic
Church. Herbermann, Pace, et al. (Editors). Imprint:
Appleton (New York) 1907-1912.)