06
Nov 2020
On Sunday, October 25, at our Shrine in Doylestown we have celebrated the closing of the hundredth anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II. On this occasion, two solemn Masses were celebrated at the Shrine, which were also broadcasted via the Internet and radio, so that the faithful could join in prayer with our liturgical congregation. The Mass in Polish at 9:30 was presided by Father Bartlomiej Marciniak OSPPE, while Father Sebastian Hanks OSPPE celebrated the Mass in English at 11:00 am. As we have been celebrating the anniversary of......
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06
Sep 2020
Celebrate Labor Day at American Czestochowa! Monday, Sept. 7th Labor Day at our Shrine Hours of Operation: Cafeteria & Deli 10:00 am – 4:30 pm You can buy Polish food at our Cafeteria to celebrate the Virtual Polish-American Festival at home and to organize watch parties! Religious Article Center: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Shrine Museum Exhibition (Visitor Center): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Art Exhibit of St. John Paul II (lower church)12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mass Schedule (Chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa – lower church): in......
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16
Feb 2020
An annual retreat for the youth from the Polish Supplementary Schools in the USA took place at our Shrine on February 15-16, 2020. Polish Schools, which have participated in the retreat: PSS przy parafii św. Cyryla i Metodego, Brooklyn, NY PSD im. H. Sienkiewicza, Brooklyn, NY PSD Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej i św. Kazimierza, Brooklyn, NY PSD im. K. Pułaskiego, Brooklyn, NY PSD im. św. Faustyny, Ozone Park, NY PSD im. Z. Herberta, Copiague, NY PSD im. św. Jana Pawła II, South Amboy, NJ PSD im. A. Janta-Połczyńskiego, Lakewood, NJ PSD im. Św.......
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20
Jan 2020
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19TH – DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER ALL MASSES WILL BE CELEBRATED IN THE LOWER CHURCH (CHAPEL OF OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA)...
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30
Dec 2019
On Sunday, November 3rd, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA, we have celebrated All Souls Day, by praying for all our faithful departed, especially those buried at our cemetery. Procession to the cemetery took place after the 12:30 pm Polish Mass. Fr. Jan Michalak OSPPE, Subprior of Pauline Monastery was the main celebrant of the Eucharist and the outdoor procession. Photos by Grzegorz Tymiński Photos...
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08
Oct 2019
On Sunday, October 6th teachers, parents, and children from the Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Supplementary School as well as volunteers and representatives from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa participated in annual Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia....
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30
Sep 2019
Upcoming Events at the American Czestochowa in October 2019. October is a month especially dedicated to the Blessed Virign Mary and the Holy Rosary. Visit our Shrine especially for Rosary Devotions and to pray this beautiful prayer at the Rosary Garden, at our grounds. October is also a Polish-American Heritage Month, a time when we have a chance to celebrate our Polish culture and history in United States. Sign up for our Newsletter to get more information and to receive regular emails from our Shrine. Newsletter for October 2019 ...
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21
Sep 2019
Corpus Christi Procession Mass and Procession. The procession went around the Shrine grounds with the Most Blessed Sacrament, traditionally visiting 4 altars on the way. Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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21
Sep 2019
Elevate – Relevant Radio National Conference took place at our Shrine on Saturday, June 22, 2019. It was a great day of inspirational speakers, Mass, Confessions, Adoration, Catholic vendors and much more. Some of the speakers included: Patrick Madrid, Fr. Richard Simon, Drew Mariani, Sheila Liaugminas and more. It was an honor to host such a wonderful event at our Shrine. Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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21
Sep 2019
Doylestown, PA—Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, was the main celebrant and homilist at the Fatima Day Celebration held on September 13, 2019, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA. Fatima Day at the Shrine, held at 7:00pm every 13th day of the month from May to October, begins with Mass in the Lower Chapel, followed by the Act of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. A candlelight procession follows the Mass, with attendees walking the Shrine grounds and the Rosary Garden reciting the......
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