The Parish of the Infant Jesus in Warsaw

The Parish of the Infant Jesus in Warsaw, part of the Żoliborz deanery in the Archdiocese of Warsaw, was established on December 10, 1949, by Archbishop Stefan Wyszyński. It was formed from parts of two earlier parishes. The decree of establishment took effect on December 25, 1949. The parish church, initially set up in an adapted residential building in 1948, was expanded and renovated between 1952 and 1954, and again in the 1970s, based on a design by Władysław Pieńkowski. The parish's religious culture emphasizes liturgical celebrations, particularly the annual Forty Hours' Devotion in honor of the Blessed Sacrament, held between December and January. The community also fosters devotion to St. Rita of Cascia, with solemn observances on her feast day, May 22, recognized as the parish's second annual feast. Prominent clergy, including Jerzy Popiełuszko, have been associated with the parish, contributing significantly to its historical identity. The architectural evolution of the church reflects not only the growth of the parish community but also broader trends in postwar Polish architecture, highlighting the development of the region during this period.