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St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Woonsocket

Coordinates: 42°00′24.7″N 71°31′16″W / 42.006861°N 71.52111°W / 42.006861; -71.52111
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St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
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42°00′24.7″N 71°31′16″W / 42.006861°N 71.52111°W / 42.006861; -71.52111
Location174 Harris Avenue
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
CountryUnited States
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitewww.ststanswoonsocket.com
History
Founded1905 (1905)
Founder(s)Polish immigrants
DedicationSt. Stanislaus Kostka
Administration
ProvinceHartford
DioceseProvidence
Clergy
Bishop(s)Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D.D.
Pastor(s)Rev. Dariusz J. Jonczyk

St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish is a Roman Catholic parish located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It is known for its vibrant Polish-American community, various community events, and young parishioner base. During the year, dances, bazaars, flea markets, and other events are hosted at the parish center, which is located in the church's parking lot.

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

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Bibliography

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  • 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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