The Polish Mission of Orchard Lake Schools, in cooperation with the Chopin Foundation of the United States, cordially invites you in welcoming world-renowned concert pianist and winner of 2010 National Chopin Piano Competition- Claire Huangci. The Chopin Evening Gala will take place Saturday, August 21 at 8 p.m. in the Shrine Chapel located at 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Lake, Michigan.
Today, 125 years later, we have the opportunity to experience and celebrate how Fr. Dabrowski's dream has unfolded and been realized. Since 1885, over 3,000 priests have been educated and formed through the combined programs of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Seminary, St. Mary's College and St. Mary's Preparatory.
Yesterday : Aidy Innocentego
Today : Olafa Marty
Tomorrow : Julity Piotra
Centential Message from ChancellorWith the blessing of Pope Leo XIII and the permission of Bishop Casper Borgess, the archbishop of Detroit, the cornerstone of what was to become known as "The Polish Seminary" was laid on July 22, 1885, in the building that was being constructed on the corner of Forest St. and St Aubin Avenue. On that occasion, the founder of the Orchard Lake Schools,...read more
You will find that our organization is not simply about remembering and preserving the past. We strive to continually host events that highlight Polish culture today, not just in the United States, not just in Poland, but around the world.
The Polonica American Research Institute (PARI), a department of the Polish Mission of Orchard Lake Schools, is a non-profit research facility devoted to helping Polish-Americans trace their family history. Through the use of the rich resources of the Central Archives of Orchard Lake and sources both in the United States and Poland, PARI has assisted many patrons in discovering more about their ancestral ties to Poland. This institute runs on the hard work of dedicated volunteers who have spent countless hours building the research facility from the ground up. 
