All Saints Day first appeared in the Antiochian Church around the early 4th century as a day to honor the Church’s martyrs, Originally occurring on the first Sunday after Pentecost, All Saints Day was adopted by the Western Church in the early 7th century by Bishop of Rome, Boniface IV, who designated the May 13th […]
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Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may the perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. Wieczne odpoczynek racz im dać Panie, a światłość wiekuista niechaj im świeci. Niech odpoczywają w pokoju, Amen.
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Over 10 million Americans claim Polish ancestry, according the Polish American Congress. The largest waves of Polish immigration to the United States took place when Poland was divided during the middle of 19th century through World War I, as well as when it was under communist control after World War II.
 October is the month
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Today, as in 1908, the Polish National Union of America consistently provides its membership with quality fraternal insurance products and an avenue for participation in the Polish National Union of America’s religious, national and ethnic heritage. Remember…the Polish National Union of America is not only an insurance association, it is a fraternal organization, with a
August 15 is the day that Catholics have long celebrated what is called the Dormition (falling asleep) or Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Feast of the Assumption celebrates both the happy departure of Mary from this life by her natural death, and her assumption bodily into heaven. We do know some important facts about
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In honor of the Commemoration of St. Christopher, Fr. Robert will bless automobiles following High Holy Mass on Sunday, July 26th. Saint Christopher – born at Canaan as Offero – (martyred on 251) St. Christopher’s fame derives from the pious legend of him a “Christ-bearer†(Christopher). St. Christopher’s original name was Offero. He was a
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Confirmation imprints on our soul that sacramental character, which entitles us to the strength needed to show our faith in word and deed. The sacramental grace of confirmation helps us to live our faith loyally and to profess it courageously. Our confirmation is the completion of baptism because: By baptism we are made members of
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