The aim of this article is to reconstruct the life of Edmund Bojanowski strictly according to the sources. The basis consists of Bojanowski's writings: 1) nineteen years of the "Diary" from 1853 to 1871; 2) more than 30 letters to various persons; 3) notes entitled: "Collection of articles on the education and knowledge of the Servant of God Edmund Bojanowski"; 4) literary works; writings concerning the Congregation of the Servants of Mary.