„Przyszli aby scalać” – duszpasterze Słupska w latach 1945–1948
“They came to unite” – pastors of Slupsk (Słupsk) in the years 1945–1948
Author(s): Ewa JaszewskaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Recent History (1900 till today), Theology and Religion, WW II and following years (1939 - 1949), History of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: St. Otto’s Parish in Slupsk (Słupsk); People’s University; Mother and Child Home in Slupsk (Słupsk); Piotr Borowy Society; pastoral clergy in Slupsk (Słupsk); Rev. Jan Zieja; Rev. Karol Chmielewski; Rev. Henryk Hilchen
Summary/Abstract: After the end of World War II, Slupsk (Słupsk) found itself in a new political and social reality. The city, affected by destruction and an almost complete replacement of its population, had to rebuild its social, cultural and religious life from scratch. Between 1945 and 1948, settlers from various regions of Poland, including the Eastern Borderlands, flocked to Slupsk (Słupsk), bringing with them their own forms of religiosity, traditions and customs. In this situation, the pastoral ministry of Catholic priests was of particular importance. The pastors who arrived in Slupsk (Słupsk), including Jan Zieja, Karol Chmielewski and Henryk Hilchen, undertook the difficult task of organising parish structures, taking over and rebuilding churches, and regularly performing priestly duties. In addition to their religious functions, the pastors also acted as guides, which fostered social bonds and a sense of community. Their influence became one of the key factors in integrating the new residents.
Journal: Studia Koszalińsko-Kołobrzeskie
- Issue Year: 2026
- Issue No: 33
- Page Range: 203-233
- Page Count: 31
- Language: Polish
