Kościół pw. Świętej Rodziny

Did the very ground beneath Kościeł pw. Świętej Rodziny in Warsaw tremble in anticipation? In 1948, a seed of faith was planted. Bishop Zygmunt Choromański decreed the birth of this parish. Imagine the early parishioners, their hearts full of hope, gathering in a simple wooden chapel in 1949. This humble structure served as a beacon of faith, a testament to their resilience. Just three years later, a plebania (rectory) and parish house sprouted beside it, nurturing the growing community. Kościeł pw. Świętej Rodziny wasn’t destined to remain a modest wooden chapel. The community yearned for a grander space, a permanent home for their devotion. Securing permission for a new church in the heart of the parish proved challenging. So, they ingeniously embarked on a major renovation and transformation of their existing chapel. By 1972, the wooden walls had given way to solid brick, forming a single-nave church. Kościeł pw. Świętej Rodziny stood proudly, a symbol of their perseverance. The parish continued to flourish. But in 1990, a significant portion of the community (8,100 people) was carved out to form the new parish of St. Mark in Targówek. Another shift occurred in 1997, when the parish of St. Barnaby emerged on Łodygowa Street, drawing members from across Radzymińska Street. Yet, Kościeł pw. Świętej Rodziny remained a vibrant hub. A new chapter began in 2008. The old church building, witness to so much history, was lovingly deconstructed. In its place, a new temple began to rise. This magnificent structure, completed in 2012, was consecrated in 2017 by Archbishop Henryk Hoser. Kościeł pw. Świętej Rodziny stands before you today, a testament to the unwavering faith and resilience of its community. Its journey, from a simple wooden chapel to the magnificent structure you see now, is a story of growth, adaptation, and unwavering devotion.