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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

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.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 January 2010 19:21 ) Read more...

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.

Greetings from Polish School Children

Written by Ceil Jensen Monday, 11 January 2010 21:56

Have cabin fever?
We have a remedy.
children-postcards Help PARI index, transcribe, and share genealogical records and family histories. We're busy this winter cataloging materials to help researchers document their Polish ancestors. If you can't make it to the Panorama Room on Fridays where we meet - we can send a record or two to you!
Our current project includes almost 100 loose sheets of Polish greetings from school children signed in 1922. They were created to thank American for our efforts during World War I. We're extracting the names of all the students. Our collection is similar in design, tone, and spirit to the vast 'Emblem of Good Will':A Polish Declaration of Admiration and Friendship for the United States of America. Please contact Ceil at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to participate. Can't do the transcriptions? Please consider donating to help us conserve the individual sheets.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 January 2010 20:03 )

Interview with Msgr Nir (POL)

Written by PolishMission Monday, 11 January 2010 16:09 nir

Interview with Father Nir (PDF Format)

The 38th Annual International Polonaise Ball

Written by PolishMission Monday, 11 January 2010 15:48

Polish Mission invites you to the 38th Annual International Polonaise Ball

polonaise-ball

For more information please visit The American Institute of Polish Culture

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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.