Polish Mission Organization in Orchard Lake

Centential Message from Chancellor

With 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, Fr. Joseph Dabrowski, shared the vision that was in his heart with all those who had gathered for that historic moment. He said, "I have in view the education of the Polish candidates for the priesthood and the education of others, so that they may be on par with other young men in this country... We Poles have the right to enjoy complete liberty in this country, but liberty cannot be enjoyed fully by uneducated people. The better a people is educated, the better they enjoy liberty and the better citizens they become of America...read more

The Roman Triptych Project by Placido Domingo

Written by PolishMission Saturday, 06 February 2010 20:11


Karol Wojtyla, Orchard Lake Schools 1976	From left: Mike Smith, Tiffany Wright, Stefano Tomaselli, Placido Domingo Jr. and Marcin Chumiecki

Pope John Paul II is arguably the most beloved man in the world and certainly one of the most influential leaders of our time. He had a beautiful and remarkable vision of humanitarianism and moral virtue that spoke to people from all walks of life and religions around the world. One way in which he expressed his extraordinary depth was through his poetry.

The “Roman Triptych - Meditations” is a set of Poems widely regarded as Pope John Paul II last testament and were written and published during his Pontificate. These Poems show the soul of the Pope in an artistic way offering a deep mediation on the meaning of life.

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38-my coroczny Bal Polonez w Miami

Written by PolishMission Saturday, 06 February 2010 19:30

The 38th Annual International Polonaise Ball

1663-1 "Polska to muzyka, muzyka to miłość, miłość to Bóg” tymi słowami Pani Blanka Rosenstile uroczyście rozpoczęła 38-my coroczny Polonez Bal w Miami zadedykowany 200-nej rocznicy urodzin najwybitniejszego polskiego pianisty Fryderyka Chopina.

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Volunteers and Visitors

Written by Ceil Jensen Friday, 22 January 2010 22:27

We hosted dynamic volunteers and visitors today at the Polish Mission's PARI. Brenda is working on a grant with the Henry Ford, Bozena found her great grandmother's signature in the Greetings from Poland Collection (1922), and Valerie sorted through all 211 greetings to find the Jewish signatures. Leah and Ruth visited from the Jewish Genealogical Society of Michigan. Great Genealogy Fun!
Why not join us next Friday?

Wally West donates signed Komski book

Written by Ceil Jensen Wednesday, 13 January 2010 22:37

Intro: WE HAVE BEEN IN CONCETRATION CAMPS.

We have suffered in bunkers of Auschwitz, tunnels of Dora and quarries of Mauthausen and Flossenburg. We made a surprise to ourselves and to others:
We outlasted!

In spite of expectation, we did not fall into oblivion. We stand for another fight - the fight for truth and justice. Our life does not belong to us. The shades of the deceased and murdered referred us to be testimony for truth. I believe that we shall do this duty.

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An Open letter to Our Supporters

Written by Ceil Jensen Monday, 11 January 2010 23:26

On behalf of the Polish Mission at the Orchard Lake Schools, I would like to thank you for your support during 2009. Your contributions make it possible for us to conserve and showcase the countless nineteenth and twentieth century art, artifacts, and rare books held in the campus museums and archives.

Since its inception in August 2008, The Polish Mission has undertaken the task of cataloging and conserving the collections. In May, 2009 we received a Michigan Humanities Council Grant to Commemorate Poland’s World War II Veterans and Displaced Persons using the campus resources. Our collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Culture included visits from the Deputy Director of the Biblioteka Narodowa. We also hosted a Jagiellonian University historian, who was also representing the Museum of Polish History in Warsaw. The Komski matching fundraiser launched in September, was a success. It allowed us to reframe and conserve the survivor artwork of Jan Komski. The collection was loaned for a exhibit sponsored by the Dearborn Symphony. These successes are only possible because of thoughtful contributions from people like you.

This year we will launch an online catalog and exhibits, host cultural events, celebrate Polish Heritage month with a genealogy seminar, and continue our alliance with universities and museums. As you know, the cost of the Polish Mission does not go away. We hope for your continued support in 2010.

Marcin Chumiecki

Director

The Polish Mission is a 501(c)3 organization, and your donation is 100% tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

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Polonica Americana Research Institute

Polonica Americana Research Institute (PARI) is a new department of The Polish Mission. This institute is a research facility using the rich resources of the Central Archives of Orchard Lake, and will soon be offer workshops, lectures, and seminars. The programs will be of interest to families interested in Polish heritage and genealogy. PARI will feature databases and host webinars for researchers who cannot visit the campus.