Katolicka parafia w Tylży w XIX wieku

ENThe first chapel after Reformation in Drangowski near Tylża was built in1663 by Piotr von Gieβen-Dorengowski. After his death, it was destroyed. Anothertemple was built in the same place in the years 1692–1699. However,it was gradually falling into ruin and in 1861 a decision was made to demolishthe building. In 1739, a plot of land was given to Catholics for the purposeof building a new church in Tylża. Even though the works already started in1740, due to accumulated difficulties they could be continued from the year1849. The dedication of the church to the Assumption of Mary took placein 1853. The Catholic institution in Drangowski was given parish rights on 20 December 1843. Then they were transferred to the institution in Tylża. German-speaking and Lithuanian-speaking people belonged to this parish. In 1879, renovation of church paintings was carried out by Justus Bornowski,and the side altars were made by Heinrich Splieth. In 1888, the constructionof the church tower was completed. The bells were cast in a bell-foundryowned by Karl Friedrich Ulrich from Apolda. A Catholic school also functionedin Tylża. Its activity was suspended during the Kulturkampf period. The parish was supported by Catholic associations and organisations, includingthe Boniface Association. Priests from Tylża were involved in the developmentof church facilities in Robkojen.