The “Polonia Celebrates 250 Years of America Gala” will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the American Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple Road, Troy, MI 48083. The Gala is jointly sponsored by the American Polish Cultural Society and the Polish American Congress-Michigan Division (PAC-MI). Doors open at 5:30 pm, Program at 6 pm, Dinner at 7 pm., open bar, silent auction, and dancing – Music provided by the band PLUS. Tickets: Adults 21 and over $100, under 21 $60. Tickets are available for purchase through October 1, 2026 and can be purchased at the PAC-MI office during office hours: Tues. and Thursday: 12:00-6:00 pm and Saturday : 11:00 am-2 pm. (313)-365-9400 or at the American Polish Cultural Center during office hours (248)-689-3636.
Quarterly General Membership Meeting – Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6 pm.
The next Polish American Congress – Michigan Division Quarterly General Membership Meeting is Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6 pm in the PAC-MI office, 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083. It is a Potluck – please bring your favorite dish to pass.
Polish Day Parade in Warren! Entry Form. Celebrate Polish heritage, community, and tradition at the 2026
Polish Day Parade
Celebrate Polish heritage, community, and tradition at the 2026 Polish Day Parade in Warren!
Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, for an afternoon filled with colorful floats, energetic performances, traditional attire, music, and plenty of Polish pride.
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Parade begins at 4:10 p.m.
- Lineup begins at 3:00 p.m.
- Starting at Cousino High School
- Ending near the Warren Civic Center
Organizations, performers, marching groups, floats, equestrian units, and community members are invited to participate. Every applicant will also be automatically entered into the Pride of the Parade Contest, with categories including Best Overall Presentation, Best Performance, Best Float Design, Most Polish Spirit, and Fan Favorite.
Entry Form below:
https://www.polishdayparade.com/entry-form/
Polish-Day-Parade-Entry-Full-Form
You’re Invited to a Summer Picnic!
Dear Members and Supporters of the Polish American Congress Michigan Division and the Whole Polonia, Join us for a delightful afternoon of fun and camaraderie at our annual picnic! Organized by: CLUB FILARETS and POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS MICHIGAN DIVISION When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, Time: 1:00 PM Where: Stony Creek Metropark, Lakeview Picnic Area (Shelter H), Shelby Township, MI Details: Enjoy delicious grilled Polish sausage and hot dogs for the kids. Water and pop will be provided by the organizers. Please bring your favorite dish to share with everyone! Note: Only the park entrance fee is required. RSVP: Please call or text us at 586-944-4211 to let us know you’re coming! We look forward to a wonderful gathering filled with fun, food, and great company!
Scholarship and Grant applications – Deadline May 30, 2026
The Polish American Congress of Michigan Scholarship Fund, Inc. is now accepting Scholarship and Grant applications. The deadline to apply is May 30, 2026.
Polish American Congress-MI Election Results of April 18, 2026
The results of the Polish American Congress-Michigan Division (PAC-MI) Officer Elections held at 11 AM on April 18, 2026 in our PAC-MI office (2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083) are as follows:
PRESIDENT: Jolanta Halaczkiewicz
EXECUTIVE VP: Jerzy Rozalski
VP of AMERICAN AFFAIRS: Irene Dziechciarz
VP of POLISH AFFAIRS: Iwona Jedrzejczak
CORRESPONDING SEC: Mariusz Palka
REC. SEC. Membership Mtg: Mariusz Palka
REC. SEC. Board Meetings: Mariusz Palka
TREASURER: George Kurzatkowski
NATIONAL DIRECTORS:
Piotr Halaczkiewicz
Alicja Karlic
George Kurzatkowski
Stella Szczesny
Frank Dmuchowski (alternate)
STATE DIRECTORS:
Christopher Adamczyk
Ann Bankowski
Walter Bankowski
Donna Bielecki
Maria Chodubski
Frank Dmuchowski
Zdzislaw Forys
Iwona Jedrzejczak
Dariusz Klepko
Richard Konrad
Kazimierz Kozlowski
Lukasz Maciag
Brian Malski
Kazimierz Szawarski
Miroslaw Wawrysz
Michael Wilk
AUDIT COMMITTEE:
Maria Chodubski
Ed Nizienski
Joseph Sobota
Congratulations to our newly elected officers! We look forward to working together to build a stronger Polonia! Thank you to all who accepted nominations – your engagement and willingness to serve is welcome and needed!
Thank you also to the Nomination Committee (Hon. Judge John Chmura (Chairman), Ann Bankowski, Andrzej Chodubski, Irene Dziechciarz, Danuta Gurne, and Brian Malski) for all of your work in helping the elections to go smoothly.
Exciting News – PAC MI Cruise to Alaska in 2027! MORE INFORMATION SOON
Katyn/ Smolensk Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 pm
Polish American Congress-MI invites Polonia to participate in a patriotic Holy Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 pm. offered to honor the memory of those killed in Katyn, and for the Polish delegation who died in the Smolensk plane crash in 2010.
St. Faustina Catholic Church
14025 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48088
Celebrant: Fr. Bogdan Milosz
Memories from Katyn patriotic Holy Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Pisanki Workshop – Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 3 pm.
The Polish Pisanki Workshop will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12 – 3 pm. at the Polish American Congress-MI Office, 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083 (first entry from Dequindre Rd). Free admission, donations accepted.
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.