The nun of Broniszewic once again showed how great the heart can be! Her decision to take care of the boy moved all Poland and proved that good knows no borders.
The House of Boys in Broniszewice – a place where hope is born
In the heart of Wielkopolska, in the village BronsheviksThere's been an unusual facility for years. Home of Social Services, run by Dominican sisters, It's home to dozens of boys, mostly with disabilities.. Sisters call themselves "mammas" of their wards – they currently care for 67 boys with various needs, with whom they make a special family.
Sisters-Mammas – a daily tenderness
The nuns of Broniszewic, among them sister Timothy GilFor years, they have shown that motherhood is not just blood. The decision to become "a full-time" for several dozen children is an expression of great responsibility and love. Being a mother is for them to give their children a sense of security, care and sensitivity every day..
Adoption or custody? How Dominicans from Broniszewic do it
Legal care, family closeness
Sisters are officially legal guardians of boys during their stay at the Boys' House – it is not the same as formal adoption. However, children "choose" their own mother, and the bond they build can often be stronger than traditional family relationships. An example is the story of a boy who said to one of his sisters: "I'm coming with you because you're gonna be my mom!" – it shows how deep and authentic their relationship is.
- Sisters participate in children's lives at every stage: from medical care, to upbringing, to shared fun or learning.
- The house in Broniszewice is bustling with life and laughter, but it is also a place requiring great sacrifice.
Social support and integrity of nuns
The Broniszewic sisters are not afraid of challenges. With the support of thousands of donors from all over Poland and abroad, they renovated the Boy House, building a real asylum for needy children. It was also thanks to the publicity of the case in the media that the funds for the maintenance of the centre were restored when financial difficulties arose..
