HomeSt. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, located in Bristol, Connecticut, is a Catholic parish founded in 1919 by a group of Polish immigrants. Rev. George Bartlewski was the first priest-in-charge and served for 49 years, guiding the community through its formative years, including the establishment of a parish school in 1930. The parish is notable for its rich Polish traditions, which are celebrated annually, such as the Pasterka (Shepherd’s Mass) at Christmas and Lenten practices like Gorzkie Zale (Bitter Lamentations) and the blessing of Easter food. For more information about its ministries and community programs, contact the parish directly.
