Canadian Polish Congress

06/04/2026

Dzisiaj obchodzimy Boże Ciało, jedno z najważniejszych świąt katolickich, upamiętniające rzeczywistą obecność Chrystusa w Eucharystii. W Polsce i w polskich parafiach na całym świecie ten dzień wypełniają procesje, kwiaty, śpiew i modlitwa, które od pokoleń jednoczą rodziny i społeczności. Kongres Polonii Kanadyjskiej życzy wszystkim świętującym błogosławionego Bożego Ciała.

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Today, Polish communities around the world observe Corpus Christi, known in Polish as Boże Ciało, one of the most significant feast days in the Catholic calendar, commemorating the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. In Poland and in Polish parishes across Canada, this day is marked by outdoor processions, flowers, song, and shared prayer that have united families and communities across generations. The Canadian Polish Congress extends warm wishes to all those observing this feast day.

📷 Bamberki z okolic Poznania niosące feretron podczas procesji Bożego Ciała, 07.06.1931. Źródło: Narodowe Archiwum Cyfrowe (NAC) / Bamberki women from the Poznań region carrying a feretory during a Corpus Christi procession, June 7, 1931. Source: National Digital Archive of Poland (NAC)

06/02/2026

🇨🇦 🇵🇱 Jaki to był wyjątkowy maj dla Polonii kanadyjskiej od oceanu do oceanu!

Flaga polska została wciągnięta na maszt na Wzgórzu Parlamentarnym, tysiące uczestników przeszło ulicami Toronto podczas Parady Miesiąca Dziedzictwa Polskiego, a my gościliśmy kilku wysokich rangą przedstawicieli z Polski, których obecność potwierdziła siłę i znaczenie naszej społeczności. Jesteśmy również wdzięczni Premierowi Markowi Carneyowi za jego oficjalne przesłanie z okazji Miesiąca Dziedzictwa Polskiego, w którym uznał wkład Polonii kanadyjskiej jako artystów, sportowców i osób działających we wszystkich dziedzinach życia kanadyjskiego.

Polonii w całym kraju, federalnym przywódcom, którzy stanęli razem z nami w tym miesiącu, oraz oddziałom KPK od oceanu do oceanu: dziękujemy. Uroczystości, programy kulturalne i spotkania społecznościowe, które zorganizowaliście w ciągu całego maja, stanowią fundament, na którym zbudowany jest Miesiąc Dziedzictwa Polskiego. To właśnie Wy sprawiliście, że był to najpiękniejszy Miesiąc Dziedzictwa Polskiego w historii Kanady!

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🇨🇦 🇵🇱 What a month it has been for Polish Canadians from coast to coast!

The Polish flag was raised on Parliament Hill, thousands marched through Toronto at the Polish Heritage Month Parade, and we welcomed several high-level visitors from Poland whose presence recognized the strength and importance of Polonia. We are also grateful to Prime Minister Mark Carney for his official message marking Polish Heritage Month, recognizing Polish Canadian contributions as artists, athletes, and contributors to every area of Canadian life.

To Polonia across the country, to our federal leaders who stood with us this month, and to KPK Branches from coast to coast: thank you. The ceremonies, cultural programs, and community gatherings you organized throughout May are the foundation upon which Polish Heritage Month is built. You made this the best Polish Heritage Month in Canada yet!

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🇨🇦 🇵🇱 Quel mois extraordinaire cela a été pour les Polonais-Canadiens d'un océan à l'autre!

Le drapeau polonais a été hissé sur la Colline du Parlement, des milliers de personnes ont défilé dans les rues de Toronto lors du Défilé du Mois du patrimoine polonais, et nous avons accueilli plusieurs visiteurs de haut rang en provenance de Pologne dont la présence a témoigné de la force et de l'importance de la Polonia. Nous sommes également reconnaissants au Premier ministre Mark Carney pour son message officiel soulignant le Mois du patrimoine polonais, dans lequel il a reconnu les contributions des Polonais-Canadiens en tant qu'artistes, athlètes et acteurs de tous les secteurs de la vie canadienne.

À la Polonia partout au pays, aux dirigeants fédéraux qui se sont tenus à nos côtés ce mois-ci, et aux sections du KPK d'un océan à l'autre: merci. Les cérémonies, les programmes culturels et les rassemblements communautaires que vous avez organisés tout au long du mois de mai constituent le fondement sur lequel repose le Mois du patrimoine polonais. Vous avez fait de ce mois le plus beau Mois du patrimoine polonais que le Canada ait jamais connu!

05/30/2026

Great Poles in World History: Frederic Chopin — Composer and Pianist

Frederic Chopin (1810–1849) was born in Żelazowa Wola, Poland and was a brilliant composer and pianist of the Romantic era. He became famous for his beautiful piano compositions including nocturnes, waltzes and etudes, which are still loved and performed today. A child prodigy, he showed remarkable musical talent, composing his first piece at just seven years old. He left Poland at age 20 and settled in Paris, France. His music was deeply emotional and expressive, often reflecting his own experiences and feelings. His legacy lives on as one of the greatest composers in history, known for his innovation in piano music and his profound influence on generations of musicians.

Throughout Polish Heritage Month, we honour the profound contributions that Poland and Polish people have made to world history, science, culture, and democratic values. The Canadian Polish Congress is proud to celebrate this legacy and the 1.2 million Canadians of Polish descent who continue to enrich our nation. 🇵🇱 🇨🇦

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Great Poles in World History: Sir Casimir Gzowski — Engineer and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

Casimir Stanislaus Gzowski (1813–1898) was a distinguished engineer, military officer, and public figure who greatly contributed to Canada’s development. During the Polish November Uprising (1830), he served as a combat engineer before fleeing to Austria and later immigrating to Canada. He became a leading engineer, overseeing major infrastructure projects such as the Grand Trunk Railway and the Welland Canal. As the first president of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, he also advanced engineering education. Knighted by Queen Victoria in 1890, he briefly served as Ontario’s interim Lieutenant Governor (1896–1897), leaving a lasting legacy in Canadian history.

Throughout Polish Heritage Month, we honour the profound contributions that Poland and Polish people have made to world history, science, culture, and democratic values. The Canadian Polish Congress is proud to celebrate this legacy and the 1.2 million Canadians of Polish descent who continue to enrich our nation. 🇵🇱 🇨🇦

05/22/2026

Great Poles in World History: Maria Skłodowska-Curie — Physicist and Chemist

Maria Skłodowska-Curie (1867–1934) was born in Warsaw, Poland. Maria was a pioneer in the field of physics and chemistry who made ground-breaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. She became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different fields of science. Her work, alongside her husband Pierre Curie, led to the isolation of the elements polonium and radium, transforming our understanding of atomic structure and paving the way to progress in medicine and nuclear physics. Her dedication to scientific inquiry and tireless commitment to research cemented her legacy as one of the most influential scientists in history, inspiring countless others to pursue careers in science.

Throughout Polish Heritage Month, we honour the profound contributions that Poland and Polish people have made to world history, science, culture, and democratic values. The Canadian Polish Congress is proud to celebrate this legacy and the 1.2 million Canadians of Polish descent who continue to enrich our nation. 🇵🇱 🇨🇦

05/18/2026

Great Poles in World History: Saint Pope John Paul II — Leader of the Catholic Church for 26 years

Happy birthday to Saint Pope John Paul II, who was born on this day in 1920.

Karol Józef Wojtyła (1920–2005) was born in Wadowice, Poland and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Elected as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in 1978, he tirelessly advocated for peace, human rights, and social justice throughout his 26-year papacy. He played a pivotal role in the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe through dialogue and reconciliation. His charisma, intellect, and profound spirituality endeared him to millions of faithful around the world. The canonization of John Paul II in 2014 affirmed his enduring legacy as a beacon of hope, compassion, and moral leadership for people of all faiths.

Throughout Polish Heritage Month, we honour the profound contributions that Poland and Polish people have made to world history, science, culture, and democratic values. The Canadian Polish Congress is proud to celebrate this legacy and the 1.2 million Canadians of Polish descent who continue to enrich our nation. 🇵🇱 🇨🇦

05/14/2026

☀️ Great Poles in World History: Nicolaus Copernicus — Polymath and Astronomer

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473–1543) was born in Toruń, Poland and was a Renaissance mathematician, astronomer and Catholic canon. Educated in Poland and Italy, his revolutionary heliocentric model of the universe challenged the prevailing geocentric cosmology. He developed the theory that the Sun, not the Earth, was the center of the cosmos. His ground-breaking insights laid the foundation for the scientific revolution and forever altered humanity’s understanding of the universe.

Throughout Polish Heritage Month, we honour the profound contributions that Poland and Polish people have made to world history, science, culture, and democratic values. The Canadian Polish Congress is proud to celebrate this legacy and the 1.2 million Canadians of Polish descent who continue to enrich our nation. 🇵🇱 🇨🇦

05/14/2026

Serdeczne Gratulacje dla prezesa ZG KPK powołanego przez Prezydenta RP Karola Nawrockiego do Rady ds. Polonii i Polaków za Granicą.
J. Tomczak
Wiceprzewodniczący Rady Polonii Świata

05/14/2026