Bielsko-Biała to host commemoration week for Stanisław Stojałowski

Bielsko-Biała will host ‘Tydzień ze Stojałowskim’ (A Week with Stojałowski) from October 19 to 25, 2026. The event commemorates the 115th anniversary of the death of Father Stanisław Stojałowski and the 124th anniversary of the opening of the Polish House (Dom Polski) in Bielsko.

Father Stojałowski was a Catholic priest, social activist, and national figure known for his work in promoting Polish national consciousness, education, and social organization in the region.

The program includes an exhibition on Stojałowski’s press, historical lectures by Dr. Mirosława Bednarzak-Libera and Dr. Jacek Proszyk, a memorial Mass at St. Nicholas Cathedral, and a guided historical walk through the city.