Głogówek Deanery

The Głogówek Deanery, one of the 36 deaneries in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Opole, comprises 13 parishes, including the Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biedrzychowice and the Parish of St. Bartholomew the Apostle in Głogówek. The area of the deanery is rich in architectural heritage related to religion, including historic churches and other sacred buildings. The history of the deanery dates back to the Middle Ages, when the Głogówek archpresbyterate was part of the Opole archdeaconry in the Diocese of Wrocław. In the 19th century, according to data from 1863, the dominant language in the region was Polish, and the number of faithful reached 19,576. After World War II, the deanery underwent significant demographic changes, and the number of faithful dropped to 15,849 in 1946. Many clergymen are associated with the deanery, including Anton Ignaz Müntzer, Auxiliary Bishop of Wrocław, and Jan Gałeczka, a national activist. Głogówek and its surroundings are also home to religious congregations, including the Conventual Franciscans and the Elizabethan Sisters, highlighting the religious character of the region. Interestingly, the parishes of the deanery have experienced various population migrations, which have influenced their structure and the number of faithful. Over the centuries, the deanery has witnessed many events that have shaped its cultural and social identity.