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

Belfry Repair Project

St. Stanislaus Parish recently announced the latest project to be carried out to keep its beautiful church in good repair. The floor of the belfry – the level of the tower where the bells reside – will be replaced. The floor, made of metal, is over 100 years old and has reached the end of [...] Read More

St. Stanislaus Parish is Honored to Receive a Relic of Blessed Pope John Paul II

 St. Stanislaus Parish is privileged to have been given a relic of Blessed Pope John Paul II to place at the church’s shrine honoring Our Lady of Czestochowa and the Pope who was so devoted to her.  This great gift was designated for the parish by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, who was Pope John Paul’s personal [...] 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."