Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids, MI

10/16/2026

The Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids, MI, St. Isidore the Laborer Church Grand Rapids, and the The Kosciuszko Foundation invite you to a special holiday event for our entire Grand Rapids community!

Join us as we welcome Collegium Cantorum Polonia Choir Chicago, an extraordinary 30-member adult chorus based in Chicago specializing in sacred and liturgical music. They will sing alongside the St. Isidore Choir during the Saturday Vigil Mass, followed immediately by a 75-minute recital of traditional Polish Christmas Carols as well as sacred Christmas hymns in Latin and English.

Event Details
📆 Saturday, December 19, 2026

Schedule
⏰4:30 PM: Saturday Vigil Mass with the St. Isidore Choir & Collegium Cantorum
⏰5:30 PM – 6:45 PM: Full Choral Recital

📍Historic St. Isidore Church (628 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)

Admission: Free and open to the public of all faiths! (Free-will offerings are gratefully appreciated to support event costs, PHS College Scholarships, and Charitable Grants).

🎟️ RSVP: While admission is completely free, please RSVP by claiming a ticket through the link below so we know how many people to anticipate and can prepare accordingly!

👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/collegium-cantorum-polonia-advent-program

Collegium Cantorum Polonia Advent Program The Collegium Cantorum is a 30-member Adult Chorus based in Chicago specializing in sacred and liturgical music.…

10/10/2026

Tickets are now available for the 2026 PHS Annual Wigilia Dinner & Program!

Celebrate the warmth and timeless traditions of the season with the Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids at our Annual Wigilia Dinner & Program! 🎄✨

Enjoy the sacred traditions, fellowship, and authentic food of a traditional Polish Christmas Eve.

🗓 Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

📍 Location: West Leonard Banquet Facility (1140 Muskegon Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)

⏰ Schedule:
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Social Hour (Complimentary punch & coffee | Cash bar available)e
• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Dinner & Program

Evening Highlights:
🐟 Traditional multi-course, meatless Polish Wigilia feast
✨ The breaking and sharing of the Opłatek
🎶 Traditional Polish Kolędy featuring Jarek Kozal & Nick Palmer
💃 Special performances by the PRCUA Malbork Dance Ensemble & local Polish language students

🎟 Tickets & Reservations:
• Price: $45.00 per person (Prepaid only)
• Reservation Deadline: Saturday, November 21, 2026
(Note: Seating is limited and this event sells out annually. Please specify seating preferences during checkout.)

👉 Reserve your tickets online here:

Join the Polish Heritage Society for the annual Wigilia Dinner on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the West Leonard Banquet Facility located at 1140 Muskegon…

10/10/2026

Reminder: PHS Fall Membership Meeting is tomorrow!

📆When: Tomorrow, Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 PM
📍Where: Kosciuszko Hall

Join us for updates, community, and conversation.

Bringing a side dish or dessert to share is welcome but completely optional. See you there!

10/06/2026

Sharing on behalf of the members of St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Grand Rapids. Click on the digital flyer to see & scan the QR code for tickets and potential donations.

10/04/2026

🍂 Join Us for the PHS Fall General Membership Meeting! 🇵🇱

Celebrate Polish Heritage Month with us at our Fall General Membership Meeting on Sunday, October 11, at 1:00 PM at Kosciuszko Hall (935 Park St SW)!

All members and guests are welcome to attend.

What’s on the Agenda:
📌Historical Presentation: Discover the story of Valeria Lipczynski, Grand Rapids’ famed "Queen of the Poles," and her profound impact on our local community.

📌Sister Cities Spotlight: Learn about the Grand Rapids Sister Cities initiative and our sister city connection with Bielsko-Biała, Poland.

📌Upcoming Events Preview: Get the scoop on our upcoming fall and holiday events, including the Rozmowa language club, the GRPM Cultural Heritage Festival, and Wigilia.

📌Food & Fellowship: A light lunch, snacks, and soft drinks will be provided. Members are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert to share, but it is entirely optional!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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09/30/2026

The week-long celebration takes place throughout October across 13 Polish halls and organizations in Grand Rapids. Read the full story through the link in the comments.

09/27/2026

09/20/2026

PHS Members: The PHS monthly board meeting is tomorrow evening, September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Polish Falcons of Grand Rapids.

As always, all PHS members are welcome to attend, and we encourage you to do so. For those planning to attend, please note the meeting will be conducted by the Board, with time for member questions, thoughts, and comments at the conclusion.

09/10/2026

We love celebrating the achievements of our members!

Longtime Polish Heritage Society member Linda Nemec Foster and her husband, Dr. Tony Foster, were recently featured in Grand Rapids Magazine. The profile highlights their incredible dedication to our local arts scene as cofounders of the College Contemporary Writers Series, which has brought world-class literary talent and free public readings to West Michigan for nearly 30 years.

Dziękujemy, Linda and Tony, for your lasting contribution to the cultural life of Grand Rapids!

Read the full story here:

the Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series hosts writers, both local and famous to give talks to the university's club members.