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 John Paul II Catholic University in Lublin, Poland with their project to publish a book on the 19 churches founded by Polish immigrants in Milwaukee. The book will be published in Polish with perhaps a translation into English. Please help us to preserve the history of these beautiful churches!
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. A list of parishes will follow as we build the site.
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