Kiekrz – Routes and places of remembrance connected to Faustyna Kowalska

• Opened in 2005, the “Droga św. Siostry Faustyny” (Route of St. Sister Faustyna) leads to the site of the apparition.
• Faustyna Kowalska lived at the monastery in Kiekrz for about three months in 1929.
• Talks and visits to the sanctuary should be arranged in advance.

The “Droga św. Siostry Faustyny” is a specific starting point if you would like to explore Kiekrz’s religious connections: the route leads to the site of the apparition. Along the route, there is a statue of a saint and a memorial stone with a plaque by John Paul II. As you follow the route, you will encounter both a statue and a commemorative site marked with an inscription.

The route follows a path to the lake, lined with a row of willows about 100 years old. The route follows a path to the lake, lined with a row of willows about 100 years old. The religious remembrance and the path towards the lake are two distinct aspects to consider when choosing what interests you.

Faustyna Kowalska lived at the monastery in Kiekrz for about three months in 1929. The monastery is in the northern part of the town. Her stay gives the local connection to her a specific historical context: it is not only about the route named after her, but also about the time she spent at the monastery.

The sanctuary houses a room of remembrance with items that were used during her stay. An important point of clarification: none of these items belonged to Faustyna herself.

Pilgrims can attend talks at the sanctuary about Faustyna, the message of mercy, and the monastery. If you would like to attend a talk, arrange your visit and a time for the talk in advance. This way, you can include it deliberately in your plans rather than assuming a particular time will be available.

Arranging your visit to the sanctuary in advance is especially important if you would like to attend a talk: both the visit and the time of the talk should be agreed in advance. Confirm the arrangements directly with the sanctuary before planning your trip around them.

It is also a good idea to confirm the visiting arrangements for the room of remembrance directly with the sanctuary. If you are planning a stay in Kiekrz, this will help you distinguish between the route to the site of the apparition and the arranged offerings at the sanctuary.

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Where does the “Droga św. Siostry Faustyny” lead?

Opened in 2005, the route leads to the site of the apparition. Along the route, there is a statue of a saint and a memorial stone with a plaque by John Paul II.

How long did Faustyna Kowalska live in Kiekrz?

She lived at the monastery in Kiekrz for about three months in 1929. The monastery is in the northern part of the town.

What does the room of remembrance at the sanctuary contain?

It contains items that were used during Faustyna’s stay. None of these items belonged to her.

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