Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bielsk Podlaski

The Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bielsk Podlaski is a Roman Catholic administrative unit, established on February 11, 1976, by Bishop Władysław Jędruszuk. The first parish priest was Fr. Prelate Wojciech Wasak. The parish belongs to the Bielsk Podlaski Deanery, the Drohiczyn Diocese, and the Białystok Archdiocese. Its parish church plays a significant role in the religious life of the local community. Within the parish boundaries, there are not only towns and streets in Bielsk Podlaski, covering the northern part of the city, but also various cultural and religious events. These are accompanied by traditions that shape the parish community, preserving regional customs and intergenerational bonds. The history of the parish, as a relatively young institution, demonstrates the structural development of Catholicism in the region, as well as the growing need for spiritual support in a changing social reality. The Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel plays a key role in integrating the local community, engaging residents in various religious and social activities.