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Feast Day of St. John the Baptist

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Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist. He is the well known relative of Jesus of Nazareth who was born to St. Elizabeth, cousin of the Virgin Mary and Zechariah in the Herodian kingdom of

World Refugee Day - June 20

Anniversary,News release

Today is World Refugee Day est. by the U.N. on June 20, 2001 to commemorate the 50 anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Status Convention. We recall the plight and suffering of millions of women, children and the elderly throughout

The Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of respected veteran, Wiesław Chodorowski.

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Wiesław Tadeusz ‘Ted’ Chodorowski (January 4, 1929 - June 10, 2022) The Polish Museum of America mourns the passing of respected veteran, Wiesław Chodorowski. Wiesław Tadeusz ‘Ted’ Chodorowski, beloved husband of Anna (nee Sobecka); loving father of Beata (Keith) Niebrugge, Izabella

Milwaukee Avenue Polish Heritage Corridor

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On Thursday, June 16, 2022, a press conference was held at the Polish Museum of America announcing the Milwaukee Avenue Polish Heritage Corridor. The official designation was passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed into law by Governor JB

42nd Summer Gala - our galleries

Anniversary,News release

Thank you to all of our donors, sponsors, participants and guests who made the 42nd Summer Gala a resounding success. After a three-year absence, we were finally able to host an in-person event at Cafe LaCave. Over 200 guests were enjoyed

Feast Day of Queen Jadwiga

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On June 8, we mark the Feast Day of Saint Jadwiga, Queen of Poland. She was born October 3, 1373, in Buda, Kingdom of Hungary and died July 17, 1399, at Wawel Castle in Kraków. Jadwiga was the

General Józef Chłopicki

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Present/obecni: Family of General Chłopicki – Robert Wellington Fisher III with wife Ellen, Carol Cheney, Stacy Toth (son Finian Toth, friend Wesley McCarry) Yannick Tagand – Consul General de France Pascale Furlong-Thome – Press and Communication Attache, Consulat General de France Agata

Children's Day (Dzień Dziecka)

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Happy Children's Day! In Poland, Dzień Dziecka has been celebrated on June 1st since 1952, when activities and festivities are organized for children by schools, towns, and families. This special day often includes presents, field trips, and outdoor outings

The PMA mourns the loss of Life Member Maria Mirecka-Loryś

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It is with sadness that we inform PMA members, supporters, and friends that PMA Life Member Maria Mirecka-Loryś has passed away in Warsaw, Poland at the age of 106. Mrs. Loryś was a stalwart leader of Polonia organizations from

Feast Day of Joan of Arc | Jan Styka

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May 30 is the Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc. Jeanne, as she is called in French, was born January 6, 1412, and martyred May 30, 1431. A national heroine and a primary Patron Saint of France, Jeanne

Museum Summer Hours | Memorial Day

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Let us help with your Memorial Day Weekend plans: beat the heat and join us at the PMA every Sunday from 11AM to 4PM! The museum will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of the holiday. MUSEUM SUMMER HOURS As

Lucie Bucki | Dzień Matki

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Thank you to Lucie Bucki (Volunteer of the Year) for stopping by our museum today with treats for our staff and volunteers in honor of Dzień Matki! Mother's Day is celebrated in Poland on May 26 every year, a custom that's

Birthday commemoration of the late Stephen Kusmierczak Sr.

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Today we remember Stephen Kusmierczak Sr., co-patron of PMA Private Elizabeth Ann and Stephen Kusmierczak Gallery. Mr. Stephen Kusmierczak Sr. was born on May 23, 1926 in Poland. In the words of his son Stephen Jr.: "His family left

Happy International Museum Day!

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We're so grateful for our visitors and community, who have supported us since our establishment in 1937 as the Museum and Archives of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. Plan a visit: we're open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11AM

78 Anniversary of Polish Victory Battle at Monte Cassino

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May 18, 1944, marks a very special day for WWII history-the Polish 2 Corps broke the German defensive lines and opened the road for the Allies to liberate Rome from German occupation. Polish Armed Forces in the West which

Sabina P. Logisz Memorabilia Donation

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On May 16, 2022, Marge Kozak, niece of our dear Sabina P. Logisz, visited the PMA. We are grateful for the donation of memorabilia about our dear Mentor and Friend. It was great to see images of her as a

Pope John Paul II

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May marks a number of momentous events for Pope John Paul II, a remarkable man of courage who bore witness before the church and the world to God's Goodness and Mercy. As priest, bishop, and pope, he lived through the tragic

International Nurses Day

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The International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world today, on May 12 which is the birth date of Florence Nightingale. This precursor of modern-day nursing was born in Florence, Italy on May 12, 1820, and named after her

Polish Constitution Day Parade, our parade...

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Beautiful weather for a wonderful showing of Polish spirit and pride: Thank you for joining us at this year's Polish Constitution Day Parade!

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