On March 21, 2023, The St. John Paul II Institute welcomed special guest Bishop-elect Slawomir Oder, who shared a personal conversation about his magnificent and humbling experience
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On February 11, 2023, Houston Polonia and Friends enjoyed a Carnival Ball “LOVE IS IN THE AIR” organized by The Nicolaus Copernicus Polish School in Houston Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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On January 15, 2023 children from the Polish School presented traditional Polish Nativity Play, “Jasełka”.
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Polish School children enjoyed traditional “Mikołajki”, an afternoon with Santa on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
November
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Polish American Council of Texas Annual Meeting took place on November 12, 2022.
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On October 15, 2022, Polish School in Houston celebrated its 40th anniversary. Congratulations!
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Many Polish Houstonians joined other Polish Texans and traveled to Bremond to enjoy traditional Polish Day.
The Transatlantyk Award 2022 was received by three outstanding promoters of Polish literature abroad: prof. Ewa Thompson (USA)..
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Another school year has ended! Polish School children said goodbye to their teachers ready to start a well-deserved vacation.
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Romuald Oramus exhibit has opened on May 18, 2022. The vibrant exhibition inside UST’s Link Lee mansion is sponsored by the St. John Paul II Institute and the Polish Consulate in Houston…
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Polish Folk Dance Group WAWEL traditionally performed at the Houston Polish Festival,
Houston Polonia enjoyed Houston Polish Festival, celebrated every year during the first weekend of May.
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There is a new Houston Polish Theater! Thank you to the creative team!
March
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The Polish community in Houston joins protests against the war in Ukraine and support for Ukrainians defending their country.
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On March 5, 2022, Dance Group Wawel organized a bonfire fundraiser to support its youngest dancers.
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On February 23, 2022, Texas Polonia representatives met Marek Magierowski, Poland’s ambassador to the United States.
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On February 12, 2022, Houston Polonia enjoyed Carnival Ball organized by The Polish School in Houston.
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On January 22, 2022, Houston Polonia organized TEXAS RUNS FOR WOSP, which turned out to be a very successful event. ‘Houston Texas Runs For WOSP was a big success!! Full of emotions, impressions, smiles, sun,…
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There were quite a few Polish runners participating in Chevron Houston Marathon on January 16, 2022. Congratulations to All of them! If there were more Polish runners – please send us a photo! You can…
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On Sunday, January 16, 2022, children from the Polish School presented traditional Polish Nativity Play, “Jasełka”. Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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The organizers and supporters of WOSP (Wielka Orchestra Świątecznej Pomocy) met on January 11, 2022, at the event “Winko for WOSP” – The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity. All events related to WOSP this year…
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Houston Polonia gathered in the Polish Parish Hall on January 9, 2022, to celebrate traditional Polish OPŁATEK. Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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On April 4, 2021, Polish children enjoyed meeting Easter Bunny and, of course, taking a photo with this big, charming Zajączek. Photos by Piotr Szalewski
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On January 31, 2021 Houston Polonia joined volunteers all over the world in helping one of the greatest Polish Charity foundations: WOSP: The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is a Polish non-profit that supports public…
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Photos by Stan Aponiuk, Adam Gołuński, Stefan Witas
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On February 22, 2020 Polish School teachers, parents and their friends enjoyed traditional Carnival Ball. This year’s theme was One Night Around the World. See the photos and smile! Photos by Stan Aponiuk
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On February 8th, 2020 Houston Polonia gathered at the Polish Church picnic area to celebrate Folk Dance Group’s WAWEL 10th anniversary! The highlight of the celebration was a traditional bonfire. Happy anniversary, WAWEL! Thank you,…
On January 19, 2020, Polish School students performed in traditional „Jasełka”, while the teachers, parents and all guests enjoyed this nativity play, a wonderful tradition in Polish Church. Photos by Stan Aponiuk Check previous years Jasełka…
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On December 28, 2019, Houston Polonia joined Polish Community in Chappell Hill to sing Christmas Carols. This all-day event started at the Saint Stanislaus Polish Church, a historic parish founded in 1889 by early Polish…
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On October 21, 2019, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa to Prof. Bogdan Czerniak from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Prof. Czerniak is a graduate of the Pomeranian Medical…
