Gdzie serce, tam twoj dom
Gdzie serce, tam twoj dom
Immigrants from Poland began arriving in the Milwaukee area in the 1860s, searching not only for economic opportunity but religious and political freedom. Eager to preserve their Faith, language and culture, they constructed their first church in the city in 1866 which was to be followed by eighteen more.
John and Anna Smallshaw have roots both in Milwaukee and in Poland. Some 15 years ago we embarked on a project to research the history of the 19 Polish churches in Milwaukee, all constructed through the incredible sacrifice of Milwaukee's Polish immigrant community.
We are partnering with a local publisher, MECAH, who specialize in documenting Milwaukee's ethnic history. Update 01/12/2025 - the book is at the publishers so we expect it to released any day now. We will keep you advised. https://www.mecahmilwaukee.com/NonFiction.html
Most of these beautiful churches now find themselves in distressed neighborhoods and with declining attendance. Your support at the parish level can help stem the closure and consolidation of these historic monuments. Please see the "The Churches" section for a listing of the churches and photographs.
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