Muzeum Domu Macierzystego Zgromadzenia Sióstr Karmelitanek Dzieciątka Jezus
A museum in the mother house of the Carmelite Sisters of the Infant Jesus shows the life of Mother Teresa Kierocińska and the work of the congregation, including during the occupation.
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About the museum
The mother house of the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of the Infant Jesus in Sosnowiec is the first house of the congregation, founded in 1921 by Fr Anzelm Gądek OCD and the Venerable Servant of God Teresa Kierocińska. The sisters, together with Mother Teresa, moved into this place in September 1925. There they lived a life of prayer and work, and at various times also ran a day nursery (ochronka), a school, a kindergarten, embroidery and sewing courses, a children’s home and a health post.
During the Second World War the sisters protected girls from deportation to Germany, helped soldiers of the Home Army (AK), ran secret teaching and a kitchen for the poor, and rescued children and adults of Jewish origin. Mother Teresa Kierocińska was awarded the title of Righteous Among the Nations.
The museum in the historic house shows the life and work of Mother Teresa and the history of the congregation. Visitors pass through a reception area with a multimedia chronicle, the sacristy, the Chapel of St Teresa of the Infant Jesus, a room devoted to Janina Kierocińska’s childhood in Wieluń, an auditorium with a biographical film, Mother Teresa’s cell with original objects, a reconstructed school room and sewing workshop, and a room of charitable activity. The tour ends at the sarcophagus of Mother Teresa in the convent church.
Highlights
- Mother Teresa Kierocińska’s cell with original furniture and mementos
- Chapel of St Teresa of the Infant Jesus, where the Blessed Sacrament has been kept since 1933
- reconstructed school room and the sisters’ sewing workshop
- room on the help given to Jews during the occupation
- multimedia stations and an interactive map of the congregation’s houses
Permanent exhibition
- Ekspozycja stała Muzeum Domu Macierzystego – The exhibition presents the life and work of the Venerable Servant of God Teresa Kierocińska and the history of the congregation, including help given to people in need and to Jews rescued during the occupation.
- Founded
- 2016
- Operated by
- Zgromadzenie Sióstr Karmelitanek Dzieciątka Jezus
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
The multimedia stations include a virtual primer (elementarz) where children can write with their finger, and colouring pages for the youngest.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
A small café has been set up in the former refectory, where visitors can rest and talk with the sisters.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum runs educational sessions for groups; registrations are accepted by telephone on Mondays and Tuesdays between 15:00 and 18:00. Mother Teresa’s letters can be listened to at the multimedia station in Polish, English and French. |
