POLAND IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
On June 7th and 8th the people of Poland voted to join the European Union. The Polish press announcing the results, proclaimed “ We are now citizens of the Republic and of Europe! The real winners of this election are the Polish people and our nation.” President Kwasniewski in his speech after the announcement of […]
Superman in Cleveland
Every year many Poles come to Cleveland for professional reasons. Among them are scientists, doctors, and professors, from all different fields. Did you realize that Poles not only study at institutions of higher education in Ohio, but that they also lecture and teach and conduct scientific research? I know personally many professors from Poland at […]
The Power of Truth and Beauty
I am moved to write of two very special events associated with our Pope, John Paul II. The first is his 83rd birthday on the 18th of May. We all wish him the best on this wonderful occasion. The second is to congratulate him on the publication of his newest book, a collection of poems […]
Tradition of drowning “Marzanna”
On March 21st, the first day of spring, in many Polish cities and towns one can see groups of children traveling in different directions. Could they be celebrating the official day for “skipping school”, very popular in Poland, providing freedom from the burden of studying? Maybe so, but many groups of children are accompanied by […]
Polish American Cultural Center honoring Pope John Paul II Plans for the Future
We have already achieved a good measure of success in a relatively short time, but we do not intend to rest on our laurels. We have set goals for the future that are very ambitious but well thought out and planned. Here is a summary of our plans: — The Center is cooperating with Pulaski Franciscan Development […]