On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Holy Trinity Church in Rozbity Kamień, Drohiczyn diocese (Poland, Mazowieckie Province, Sokołów County, Bielany Municipality), ceremonies were held to introduce the relics of Blessed Frances Siedliska and the Martyr Sisters of Nowogródek.
The solemn Mass with the rite of introduction of the relics was presided over by parish priest Andrzej Ułasiuk. The Eucharist was concelebrated by the Rev. Jarosław Przeździecki, seminary rector in Drohiczyn, and the Rev. Marian Pyrka. Father Paweł Gołębiewski, vicar, exercised his ministry in the confessional.
The parish priest welcomed the sisters who had come: Marianna, Agata, Karolina, Lidia, and Miriam (this is the home parish of Sister Miriam, who has been ministering in Rome for many years). The relics were solemnly carried in the entrance procession by the sisters.
During all the Holy Masses celebrated on that Sunday, instead of a homily, the Sisters addressed the faithful of the parish, introducing them to the profiles of the Mother Foundress, Blessed Franciszka Siedliska, the Martyr Sisters of Nowogródek, and the Venerable Servant of God, Sister Małgorzata Banaś.
The sisters drew attention to the charism of our Congregation, which is: Love of God and neighbor. The sisters also mentioned two communities that are part of our charism’s heritage: the Association of the Holy Family and Nazareth Youth Ministry. At the end of the Eucharist, the parish priest expressed his joy, saying that “From now on, our Blessed Sisters will live permanently in this parish and will intercede for the graces needed by families.”
After the last Mass, the relics of the blessed Sisters were placed in reliquaries on the left side of the church, with their portraits underneath. After each Eucharist, the Sisters distributed pictures, books, and other souvenirs of the blessed Sisters of Nazareth.
Blessed Mother Frances and Sisters Martyrs, pray for us and for the families of this parish! May God be glorified in the blessed and in the gift of their presence in this temple!
By Sr. Miriam Jedlińska
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