On October 11, 2015, in Panna Maria, Texas, the first Polish settlement in the USA, during the parish’s Annual Homecoming, the parish and community were blessed when an image of Our Lady of Piekary was donated to Immaculate Conception of … Continue reading →
Among the many ethnic groups that create the mosaic of the U.S are the Silesian- Polish Texans. This group came to Texas in 1854, and settled in Karnes County, building the first Polish place in the U.S., called Panna Maria. … Continue reading →
The 11th annual FLMF Gala was held on Sunday, December 7, at the O’Brien Hall in Martinez, Texas. The 300 participants of this event gathered first at St. Jerome Catholic Church where Most Reverend Bishop John W. Yanta D.D., Bishop … Continue reading →
With our friends in Silesia, Poland, we are excited to share the news about this exhibit which is now being presented in Warsaw at the Polish Parliament. In Polish, the article is here: http://slask-texas.org/pl/aktualnosci/item/205-nasza-wystawa-w-senacie-rp.html#.VHYDzTHF8xB. The story is also on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SlaskTexas. … Continue reading →
At the invitation of Texas A&M University, thirty farmers and agricultural leaders from Poland visited and toured South Texas during March 2014. The main purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with the problems of Texas farmers, and to … Continue reading →
2014 Panna Maria’s Immaculate Conception Church parishioners on Feb. 26 welcomed a special, traveling painting of Mary holding baby Jesus, known as “Our Lady of Czestochowa,” part of a world tour for the image. The replica icon, sponsored by Human Life International, is part of … Continue reading →
On December 15, the 10th Annual Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation Gala took place at the Father Thomas O’Brien Hall at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Martinez, Texas. Approximately 300 people, from all over Texas, came for fellowship and entertainment, and … Continue reading →
Bus Trip to White Deer, Texas – See photos here. Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2013 The Father Leopold Moczygemba Foundation chartered a bus for 38 people to attend the 100th Anniversary of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in White Deer, … Continue reading →