Zakony i zgromadzenia męskie w XX wieku w (archi)diecezji łódzkiej
Male orders and monastic congregations appearing in the (arch)diocese of Łódź in present times

Summary/Abstract: In the territory of the diocese of Łódź, which was established in 1920, both newly and previously formed monastic congregations undertook their activities. There were also some unprecedented appearances like those of third orders existing temporarily (Dolorist Brothers, Albertine Brothers, Sacred Heart Brothers) and permanently (Brothers of Mercy, Christian Brothers). As far as the traditional ‘’first’’ orders and monastic congregations existing in the Old Polish period, the first ones that appeared in the 20th century in the diocese of Łódź were Vincentians who came to Pabianice in 1919. In turn, after the Second World War Carmelites of the Ancient Observance and Oratorians settled in Łódź and Tomaszów Mazowiecki respectively. What is more, during the interwar period 3 centres were founded by Salesians: a didactic centre in Łódź, a priesthood centre in Łódź and a care centre in Lutomiersk. The remaining monastic congregations are in charge of one parish both in Łódź and in the territory of the archdiocese: Oblates (Grotniki), Passionists, Claretians, Dehonians (Bełchatów) and Pallottines. Dominicans arrived as the last ones, moving into a 3-storey tenement house in Łódź in 2004. Monks conduct their activities in various social environments and attempt to fulfil their mission in the local Church.

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