Genealogy

The Polonica Americana Research Institute (PARI) is the genealogy department of The Polish Mission. The institute is a research facility that uses the rich resources of the Central Archives of Orchard Lake, and offers workshops, lectures and seminars on genealogy and Polish heritage. PARI creates databases and hosts webinars for researchers who can’t visit the campus, and offers fee-based sessions for our guests. Don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more about our genealogy and heritage programs.

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Genealogy News

We’re Back to Las Vegas

May 8, 2013

The Polish Mission can't stay away from the desert for too long! Ceil Jensen and Dr. Hal Learman are in sunny Las Vegas right now preparing for the National Genealogical Society's (NGS) family … [Read More...]

Panorama Gala Was a Success

April 4, 2013

The Polish Panorama - a diorama representing over a thousand years of Polish history and composed of 106 figures - has educated and entertained audiences, both young and old, for almost thirty … [Read More...]

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Polish Language Classes at PARI

January 10, 2012

Adult Polish Language Classes at PARI The Polish Mission at Orchard Lake Schools, Michigan is pleased to announce a new Polish language series. The instructor is Sylwia Chandzel, a Polish native … [Read More...]

2012 UPGS / PARI

January 7, 2012

click here for the UPGS schedule and mail-in registration form or register online at www.upgs.eventbrite.com INVITATION You are cordially invited to attend the 2012 Conference of Polish … [Read More...]

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The Grandparents Project

July 8, 2011

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Polonica Americana Research Institute Video

April 16, 2011

Please check our newest video for Polonica Americana Research Institute - Watch Now … [Read More...]

The Polish Jeopardy Game

March 1, 2011

Come and Join the Fun! Friday, March 18, 2011 3pm – 5pm The Polish Jeopardy Game Please join the Polonica Americana Research Institute (PARI) for an afternoon game of Polish Jeopardy. It … [Read More...]

Detroit Diocese Deanery Map

February 10, 2011

View Detroit Diocese Deanery Map in a larger map … [Read More...]

Free Feb. Workshops re:Tri-county Pol-Am Autoworkers (MI)

January 30, 2011

Free Feb. Workshops re: Tri-county Pol-Am Autoworkers(MI) Looking for Tri-county Polish-Americans autoworkers (or their descendants) who want to document their family heritage. The Polonica … [Read More...]

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Polish Displaced Persons

January 4, 2011

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