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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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Dec 2019
For many years, the Holy Day of Christmas at the American Czestochowa has been an experience of a joyful and familial atmosphere. The elevated character of the liturgy, the beauty of the choral singing, and other attractions bring to this house of the Mother of God crowds of pilgrims, who desire to experience renewal and hope on the day of Christ’s birth. This is on beautiful display particularly during the two solemn celebrations of the Holy Mass: the 5:00 PM celebration on Christmas Eve in English, and the traditional Polish “Shepherds” Mass,......
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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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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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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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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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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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21
Sep 2019
Doylestown, PA: It was standing room only for the overflow crowds at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA, on Sunday, August 25, 2019, as Pilgrims from far and near came to honor Our Lady of Czestochowa at the Coronation of her image. The reverent Coronation ceremony took take place during the 12:30 pm Mass in the Main Church, with the Most Rev. Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia, as Main Celebrant and Most Rev. Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, as Homilist. The Image: The icon, normally located......
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Sep 2019
Doylestown, PA – Once again, the Polish American Family Festival and Country Fair at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa draws tremendous crowds of people from all over, seeking an enjoyable, family-friendly day of fun and festivities, including music, dancing, a Polish Village, historical reenactors, midway rides and games! The Festival is an annual tradition, which began when the Shrine first opened, and is held each year during the first two weekends of September, beginning on Labor Day Weekend. Opening weekend drew 18,000 visitors alone, even with a rainy Labor......
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Sep 2019
Formation Meeting of Pauline Young Priests of the American Province. The meeting for young Pauline priests took place on September 9-11 in St. Joseph’s Church in Rockville, CT (run by Pauline Fathers). This annual meeting was organized by Fr. Marcin Mikulski OSPPE, member of the Provincial Council of the American Province. Fr. Joseph Olczak OSPPE was a spiritual guide during this time of meditation, prayer and fraternity to our Fathers. The meeting concluded at the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Stamford, CT, where our Fathers celebrated closing Mass. Fr. Timothy......
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