SAVE THE DATE! The Polish American Congress-MI sponsors the Polish Day Parade which will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 4:10 pm. Make plans to attend! We invite all of our members and organizations to show your Polish pride and take part in the Parade!!!
Novena at the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit – July 21, 2025
June 10, 2025 by
The Holy Mass at the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit in celebration of Eastern European Culture will take place on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm. The main Celebrant and Homilist is Bishop Robert Fisher. We invite all of our members and Polish organizations in the Detroit area to participate in the Mass. Ste. Anne is the second oldest continuously operating parish in the United States. The church is located in southwest Detroit at 1000 Ste. Anne Street, Detroit, MI 48216 (near the Ambassador Bridge).
Polish Day Parade Shirts
June 10, 2025 by
The Polish American Congress-MI is the sponsor of the Polish Day Parade. To raise funds, we are selling t-shirts and golf shirts at the American Polish Festival & Craft Show held in Sterling Heights, MI at the American Polish Century Club on June 20, 21, and 22, 2025. All proceeds benefit the POLISH DAY PARADE! We encourage our members to volunteer at our booth for 1 or 2 hours during the Festival to help support this event. The PARADE will be held in Warren on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 4:10 pm.
PAC-MI General Meeting June 25, 2025
June 10, 2025 by
The next Polish American Congress-MI General Meeting will take place Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 6:30 pm at our office located at 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083. All individual members and organizational representatives are invited to attend.
“Polska Bliska Sercu 2025” Essay Contest for graduating high school seniors
June 3, 2025 by
The Polish American Congress- Michigan Division and Royal Eagle Foundation (a.k.a. Polish-American Congress of Michigan Charitable Foundation) invite this year’s high school graduates who successfully completed their senior year, are of Polish descent, and intend to continue their education at universities or post-secondary schools to participate in the “POLAND, CLOSE TO MY HEART” essay competition. For more information, visit our Facebook page (Polish-American Congress- Michigan Division). The essay contest is open until June 30, 2025. For further information, please call our office at (313)-365-9400 or email: office@pacmi.org
Thank you for your interest and good luck!
PAC-MI office open Saturday, May 31, 2025
May 28, 2025 by
The Polish American Congress-MI office will be open on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 8 AM to 8 PM for all those in need of assistance.
PAC-MI office closed Thursday, May 29, 2025
May 28, 2025 by
The PAC-MI office will be closed on Thursday, May 29, 2025, so we can attend the Polish Day Parade Charity Roast. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Office closed on Thursday, May 1, 2025
April 26, 2025 by
The Polish American Congress- MI office will be closed on Thursday, May 1, 2025. We are sorry for any inconvenience. We will re-open Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Application For Scholarship Grants 2025-2026
April 24, 2025 by
Application For Scholarship Grants 2025-2026 (PDF)
POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 🎓
The following grants are now available for the 2025 academic year:
MICHAEL & HELEN BEDNARCZYK GRANT
Available to students pursuing studies in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
CZECHOWSKI GRANT
Open to students in any major field of study.
FRANK & SOPHIA FILIPEK GRANT
No specific major or criteria required by the donor.
JOZEF & REGINA MARCINIEC GRANT
Available for any major. Applicants must be proficient in the Polish language and actively involved in Polonia.
DANA WITKOWSKI GRANT
No specific major or criteria required by the donor.
JOHN & VICTORIA KUSHEL GRANT
Available to students majoring in Nursing.
DR. STANLEY A. OZOG GRANT
For students pursuing Osteopathic Medicine, pre-Medicine, or Nursing.
EUGENE KRESKA GRANT
Available to students majoring in Engineering.
WALLACE & JOANN OZOG GRANT
For students entering the Religious Formation profession.
POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS OF MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND ACCOUNT
Grants awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors as funds become available.
📌 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION
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Scholastic average
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Polonian involvement (past 2 years)
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Community service (past 2 years)
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Financial need
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Submission of thank-you letter & acceptance of award
📄 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Open to full-time students only (college freshmen are not eligible)
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All applicants must be residents of Michigan
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Completed application form
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Verification of GPA
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Proof of Polonian involvement
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Proof of community service
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Proof of financial need
📚 Scholarships are for tuition and books only.
Checks will be made payable directly to the college or university.
📬 DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2025
Applications must be mailed or delivered to:
Polish American Congress of Michigan Scholarship Fund, Inc.
2975 E. Maple Rd.
Troy, MI 48083
Pisanki Workshop – Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1 pm
March 20, 2025 by
The Polish American Congress- MI is sponsoring a Pisanki Workshop in our office, 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083 on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1 pm. The instructor is Iwona Jedrzejczak. The class is No Charge – (Free will donations accepted). Those interested, please call (313)-365-9400 or email our office: office@pacmi.org Class limit 20 students.
The Polish American Congress (PAC) is a U.S. umbrella organization of Polish-Americans and Polish-American organizations. Its membership is composed of fraternal, educational, veterans, religious, cultural, social, business, and political organizations, as well as individuals.