Miastko Deanery

The Miastko Deanery, one of the 24 deaneries of the Koszalin-Kołobrzeg Diocese within the Szczecin-Kamień Metropolitan Archdiocese, encompasses a number of diverse parishes, each characterized by its unique architectural style and history. The Parish of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dretyń includes a filial church in Trzcinno, reflecting the local style of sacral architecture. In Koczała, two parishes stand out: the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with filial churches in Starzno and Bielsko, which boast rich traditions and serve as venues for local liturgical celebrations and community events. Miastko, as the larger town of the deanery, features particularly interesting parishes, such as the Divine Mercy and Our Lady Help of Christians, whose filial church in Świeszyno plays a significant role in the life of the local community. In Miłocice, there is the Parish of St. Michael the Archangel, with its filial churches in Słosinko and Wołcza Wielka (with an Evangelical church), completing the rich religious landscape of this part of Pomerania. The Parish of Divine Mercy in Piaszczyna, with a filial church in Pietrzykowo, also incorporates elements of regional culture and tradition into its ceremonies. Wałdowo, with the Church of St. Stanislaus Kostka, is a place where numerous religious and cultural events take place. The Parish of St. John Bosco in Suchorze, with filial churches in Cetyń and Objezierze, attracts the faithful with its architecture and sense of community. In Trzebielino, the Parish of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with a filial church in Zielen, also highlights the spiritual and cultural significance of this area. An interesting aspect is the diversity of sacral architecture in this region, ranging from traditional arrangements characteristic of Pomerania to modern elements that, year by year, introduce new additions to the aesthetics of local churches. The Miastko Deanery, as an area with a rich religious history, constitutes an essential element of local culture and history, while also revealing to visitors numerous aspects of social life, where tradition harmoniously blends with modernity.