The nun from Broniszewice once again shows how big her heart is! Her decision to care for a boy moved all of Poland and proved that kindness knows no bounds.
The Boys’ House in Broniszewice – a place where hope is born
In the heart of Greater Poland, in the village of Broniszewice, an extraordinary facility has operated for years. The Social Welfare Home, run by the Dominican sisters, is a home for several dozen boys, mainly with disabilities. The sisters call themselves the ”mothers” of their charges – they currently care for 67 boys with diverse needs, with whom they form a unique family.
Sisters-mothers – everyday life full of tenderness
The nuns from Broniszewice, among them Sister Tymoteusz Gil, have for years shown that motherhood is not only about blood ties. The decision to become a „full-time mother” to several dozen children reflects enormous responsibility and love. For them, being a mother means giving children a sense of security, care and tenderness every day.
Adoption or care? How the Dominican sisters from Broniszewice do it
Legal guardianship, family closeness
The sisters are officially the legal guardians of the boys for the duration of their stay in the Boys’ House – this is not the same as formal adoption. The children, however, „choose” their mothers themselves, and the bond they build is often stronger than traditional family relationships. An example is the story of a boy who told one of the sisters: „I’m coming with you, because you will be my mother!” – this shows how deep and authentic their relationship is.
- The sisters take part in the children’s lives at every stage: from medical care, through upbringing, to shared play and learning.
- The house in Broniszewice buzzes with life and laughter, but it is also a place that demands enormous dedication.
Social support and the resilience of the nuns
The sisters from Broniszewice are not afraid of challenges. Thanks to the support of thousands of donors from across Poland and abroad, they renovated the Boys’ House, building a true haven for children in need. It was also thanks to media coverage of the matter that funding for the facility’s maintenance was restored when financial difficulties arose.
