Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna Łódź-Polesie – Branch 16 (Catholic Library at the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)

At Retkińska 127, in the Karolew-Retkinia-Wschód district, there is a Roman Catholic parish dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

History of the parish

The parish was established by decree of the Bishop of Włocławek [diocese], Kazimierz Zdzitowiecki, on 18 May 1910, and the church was consecrated on 5 June 1910. The present church was built in 1970–1983, when the neighbouring Retkinia housing estate was being developed to accommodate one hundred thousand residents.

Parish activities

In addition to masses, the parish runs a parish office, choir and youth groups, and a Roman Catholic cemetery operates at the site.

Library at this address

Available information about the parish does not confirm the existence of a parish library at this address. For enquiries about its possible operation and opening hours, it is best to contact the parish office.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Retkińska 127, Łódź, Karolew-Retkinia-Wschód.
• Check mass times and parish office hours before visiting; they may change.
• Getting there: by public transport to stops in the Retkińska street area.
• What to expect: a parish church with history dating back to 1910, with no confirmed library.
• The nearest operating library branch is Miejska Biblioteka Publiczna Łódź-Polesie – Branch 1.