St. Stanislaus Kostka Church : Our History... Our Hearts

St. Stanislaus Church can never be replaced, in our history or in our hearts.

Built upon faith and maintained for a century with love, St. Stanislaus is a beautiful house of worship reflecting the hopes, experiences, and accomplishments of Polish immigrants and their descendants in the Rochester area.

Widely admired for its distinctive architecture, it is a precious legacy to many people: those who worship there today . . . those who trace their family's roots in this country to the parish . . . those who grew up in the shadow of the church and received their early education at St. Stanislaus School . . . those who treasure it as the spiritual heart of Rochester's Polish community.

Latest News

Open House at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

Our beautiful church will be open to visitors who would like to learn about its artwork, architecture, and history on Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 3 PM. Information will be available for self-guided tours, and parish historian Kathleen Urbanic and artisan Sandra Bialaszewski will be on hand to answer questions. St. Stanislaus is one [...] Read More

FSSF Calendar

The FSSF calendar has been added to our web site. The calendar will provide the schedule of events for FSSF. Read More

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Explore the History of St. Stanislaus

Few parishes in the Rochester area have enjoyed a more colorful history or a closer connection with their communities than St. Stanislaus Kostka.

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Awards Recognizing the Beauty and History of Our Church

  • Tender Loving Care Award: Presented to St. Stanislaus Parish in 1990 by the Landmark Society of Western New York, in recognition of the congregation's dedication to care of the church.
  • Award of Merit: Presented to St. Stanislaus Parish in 2000 by the Landmark Society of Western New York for the tower restoration project.
  • Craftsmanship Award: Presented to the Leo J. Roth Corporation in 2000 by the Builders Exchange of Rochester, NY, Inc., for the tower restoration project.
  • Special Achievement Award: Presented to St. Stanislaus Parish in 2004 by the Landmark Society of Western New York, in recognition of the congregation's "outstanding contribution to historic preservation."
  • Craftsman's Award: Presented to Henry Swiatek in 2004 by the Landmark Society of Western New York, in recognition of his work at St. Stanislaus and other area churches.
  • Excellence in Preservation Award: Presented to St. Stanislaus Parish in 2005 by the Preservation League of New York State, in recognition of the success of the Church Restoration Campaign (1998-2004).
In addition, the Diocese of Rochester has acknowledged St. Stanislaus as a "church building of special distinction," including it on a list compiled by the diocesan historian, Rev. Robert F. McNamara, of Rochester churches "that bear proud witness to the devotion and self-sacrifice of their parishioners."