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Basilica of the Immaculate Virgin Mary at Niepokalanów
Bazylika Niepokalanej Wszechpośredniczki Łask w Niepokalanowie · Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces
Franciscan Marian pilgrimage centre founded by Saint Maximilian Kolbe.
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About Basilica of the Immaculate Virgin Mary at Niepokalanów
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Franciscan Marian pilgrimage centre founded by Saint Maximilian Kolbe. The friary settlement of Niepokalanów was established by Maximilian Kolbe in 1927 and became a prominent Polish centre of Franciscan publishing and prayer.
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Place TypeBasilica
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintImmaculate Virgin Mary; Saint Maximilian Kolbe
LocationNiepokalanów, Mazowieckie, Poland
CountryPoland
Established / Period1927 (Franciscan settlement founded by Maximilian Kolbe); basilica completed 1954
Governing BodyConventual Franciscans
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Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintImmaculate Virgin Mary; Saint Maximilian Kolbe
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Historical Record
The friary settlement of Niepokalanów was established by Maximilian Kolbe in 1927 and became a prominent Polish centre of Franciscan publishing and prayer.
Worship & Services
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Marian devotion
pilgrimage
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- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- Niepokalanów Franciscan Monastery (official site)