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Suffragan diocese Sosnowiec, Poland

Diocese of Sosnowiec

Sosnovien(sis)

Latin Church

Latin Church diocese in southern Poland, erected in 1992 and suffragan to the Archdiocese of Częstochowa. Bishop Artur Ważny was appointed in 2024 following the resignation of his predecessor.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sosnowiec, in Sosnowiec, Poland.

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Established
1992
Catholics
606,100
Priests
395
Territory
2,000 km²

Parishes and churches

158 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Artur Ważny
Born
12 October 1966
Birthplace
Rzeszów

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The cathedral

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sosnowiec stands in Sosnowiec, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Sosnowiec, within the ecclesiastical province of Częstochowa in Poland, is the seat of this Latin Church diocese (Latin: Dioecesis Sosnoviensis). Weekly Sunday Mass attendance in 2013 stood at 27.5%, a slight rise from the 27.4% recorded the previous year.

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  • Diecezja sosnowiecka begins new formation year with retreat

    Sep 28, 2026 · Education

  • Bp Artur Ważny tells Skautów Europy to make a difference

    Bishop Artur Ważny told members of the Scouts of Europe to make an impact on the world during a homily on September 27 at Święty Krzyż. Addressing the group at the conclusion of a pilgrimage, the bishop urged the scouts to live out their faith through action rather than mere declarations. In his sermon, Ważny spoke about male humility, brotherhood, and the importance of returning to God after failure. He addressed the crisis of trust in God and challenged the scouts to consider who Jesus is in their personal lives, including during moments of darkness, failure, or confusion.

    Sep 28, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Pope Leo XIV declares Fulton Sheen blessed

    Pope Leo XIV declared Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen blessed through an apostolic letter during a Mass on September 24, 2026. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle read the decree at The Dome at America's Center in Saint Louis. A new portrait of Sheen was displayed following the announcement.

    Sep 25, 2026 · Vatican · 5 sources

  • Youth take over Sosnowiec on October 17

    The third edition of the Strefa Młodych Festival will take place on October 17 at the Arena Sosnowiec. The event includes concerts, meetings, the Eucharist, adoration, and confession. The program begins at 11:00 with the Eucharist. Musical performances will feature AnMari, Arka Noego, and Arkadio. Bishop Artur Ważny is scheduled to give a conference in the evening, followed by worship to conclude the day.

    Sep 23, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Bp Artur Ważny publishes pastoral letter

    Bishop Artur Ważny issued a pastoral letter for the 25th Ordinary Sunday (Year A) addressing the future of the Diocese of Sosnowiec. In the letter, published September 20, 2026, the bishop spoke about the declining number of priests, the merging of parishes, the responsibilities of laypeople, the synod, and the need for new vocations. Ważny urged the faithful to overcome fear and apathy, noting that empty church pews and the exhaustion of pastors can lead to pessimism. He called on the community to move toward one another to build the Church together.

    Sep 20, 2026 · Bishops

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