POLISH AMERICAN JOURNAL • JUNE 2011 • OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY YEAR www.polamjournal.com 1 JUNE 2011 • VOL. 100, NO. 6 $2.00 PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT BOSTON, NEW YORK NEW BOSTON, AT PAID PERIODICAL POSTAGE POLISH AMERICAN OFFICES AND ADDITIONAL ENTRY ESTABLISHED 1911 www.polamjournal.com JOURNAL TWARDOWSKI RETURNS TO 1911 • 2011 DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION AND CONTINUANCE OF POLISH AMERICAN CULTURE EARTH — Page 16 CZEŚĆ ICH PAMIĘCI! HONOR TO THEIR MEMORY! • BALTIMORE’S KATYN REMEMBRANCE THE COUNTRY-POLKA CONNECTION • MAY 3RD AT THE EMBASSY • A NEW GABRESKI MARKER POLISH AMERICANS, FROM A TO Z • A BIG DAY FOR STEFEN WISNIEWSKI NEWSMARK Polish-born Pontiff Becomes Rev. Canon Thomas C. Blessed John Paul II Machalski, Jr. Named Obama Endorses PHOTO: ROMANO L’OSSERVATORE VATICAN New OL Seminary Rector by Robert Strybel Will Become OLS Chancellor in 2012 Mikulski Bill WARSAW—On Divine ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. — The Mercy Sunday, a feast day Orchard Lake Schools – SS. Cyril & Legislation Would Bring Poland into he himself had instituted, the Methodius Sem- late Pope John Paul II joined inary, St. Mary’s U.S. Visa Waiver Program the ranks of the blesseds P r e p a r a t o r y, WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama, in Poland who are one step away from and the Orchard May 27, announced his support for U.S. Senator Barbara Catholic sainthood. Millions Lake Polish A. Mikulski’s (D-Md.) Secure Traveler and Counterterror- of Poles watched live broad- Mission – have ism Partnership Act of 2011 as the next step to bring Po- casts of the beatification in announced the land into the U.S. VISA Waiver Program (VWP). Senator their homes, and at least appointment by Mikulski sent a letter to President Obama in April urging 100,000 traveled to Rome for His Excellency him to take this step forward during his trip to Poland. the event. They were among Archbishop Al- “I welcome the steps President Obama laid out today in some 1.5 million pilgrims len H. Vigneron, Poland t o finally bring Poland into the U.S. VISA Waiver RELATED STORIES Archbishop of Program. Poland is a staunch and steady ally of the United • Keep Alive This Heritage, Detroit, of Rev. States. Polish soldiers have fought and died alongside U.S. page 2 Canon Thomas C. Machalski, Jr., as troops in Afghanistan. The time is long past due for Poland • Beatification Brings Happy Rector of SS. Cyril & Methodius Semi- to become a member of the VISA Waiver Program,” Mi- Memories to Pennsylvania nary (SSCMS) effective July 1, 2011. kulski said. “The grandmother from Gdansk who wants to Priest, page 4 The current Rector of SSCMS, the visit her grandkids in Baltimore does not pose a risk to U.S. • Reflections by Rev. Canon Very Rev. Msgr. Charles G. Kosanke, security. I look forward to working with the White House Philip S. Majka, page 4 • Memories of Blessed John was called back to priestly duties in the to pass this bill and take all other steps needed to bring Po- Paul II by Benjamin Fiore, S.J., Archdiocese of Detroit by Archbishop land into the VISA Waiver Program very soon.” page 5 Vigneron in March. President Obama also expressed his support for the Following Archbishop Vig-neron’s Secure Traveler and Counterterrorism Partnership Act of from all over the world who appointment, the Board of Regents 2011 in a letter to Mikulski. had converged on the Vatican of Orchard Lake Schools acted to ap- “I share your view that our counterterrorism and secu- to hear Pope Benedict XVI point Fr. Machalski as Chancellor-Elect rity partnerships have evolved and it makes sense to pursue proclaim in Latin: “Through Pope Benedict XVI venerates relics of Pope John of Orchard Lake Schools as well. Fr. a restructuring of the program,” President Obama said in our Apostolic authority we Paul II, May 1, 2011. Machalski will become Chancellor on the letter. “Poland’s strong and steadfast support during our give our assent for the Ven- January 1, 2012, following the expected missions in Iraq and Afghanistan demonstrates the deep al- erable Servant of God, John onds later. That moment beloved “górale” (high- departure at that time of Rev. Timo- liance we have forged and the close partnership between Paul II, Pope, to henceforth was most deeply experi- landers) were also out in thy F. Whalen, who was called back to our two countries.” be called blessed and for his enced by the late pope’s force in their character- his home Diocese of Pittsburgh by his Mikulski and Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) introduced the feast day to be observed on compatriots, some of istic folk attire. See “Machalski,” page 6 Secure Traveler and Counterterrorism Partnership Act of October 22nd of each year.” whom waved white “By his witness of 2011 (S. 497) in March. The bill modernizes and stream- That was the date of his 1978 and red flags and held faith, love and apostolic lines the U.S. VISA Waiver program to make it simpler and papal inauguration. up banners identifying courage, accompanied more secure. For years, strong allies like Poland have been The huge crowd of wor- individual Polish towns by great human cha- Yet Another Falls excluded from the program due to its ou tdated entry re- shipers packed into St. Peter’s and parishes. “Gdańsk risma, this exemplary Worcester Diocese to quirements. By updating the program, Poland will be able Square cheered, applauded Zaspa – Dziękujemy” son of Poland helped Close St. Hedwig’s to meet all requirements to gain membership in the VWP. and wept as a large portrait of (we thank you) read believers throughout the WORCESTER, Mass. — The Ro- “I have fought for many years to ensure that we expand the handsome, smiling Holy the banner from one of world not to be afraid to man Catholic Diocese of Worcester the Visa Waiver Program in a way that keeps our borders Father in the first years of his the Baltic port’s neigh- be called Christian, to announced Southbridge’s three Ro- secure and accommodates travelers who want nothing oth- pontificate was unveiled sec- borhoods. John Paul’s See “John Paul II,” p. 4 er than to see family, conduct business, or tour our great man Catholic congregations will be country without going through a long and expensive pro- merged into one parish, beginning cess of getting a visa.” Senator Mikulski said. “This bill Pawlenty Announces White House Bid July 1. allows our State Department to direct scarce consular re- DES MOINES, tell us the truth about what it’s really go- The Polish American parish of sources where they are needed most without compromising Iowa — Former ing to take to get out of the mess we’re St. Hedwig’s will be designated as a security.” Minnesota governor in,” said Pawlenty. “I’m going to take “chapel of convenience,” and will see The Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Tim Pawlenty, has a different approach. I am going to tell much lesser use than the two other Act would require applicant countries to maintain an aver- joined the field of you the truth.” churches involved in the merger. age non-immigrant VISA overstay rate not greater than 3 Republicans hoping The setting for Pawlenty’s appear- Members of the combined Notre percent while giving the Secretary of Homeland Security to unseat President ance — one block away from the Iowa Dame of the Sacred Heart Church, flexibility to waive this requirement in cases where a coun- Barack Obama in state capitol — underscores how impor- St. Hedwig Church, and St. Mary’s try’s participation does not pose a threat to law enforce- next year’s election. tant Iowa’s leadoff presidential caucuses Church, learned that Notre Dame, ment, security, or immigration laws and that country is co- Pawlenty (inset), are to his candidacy as he tries to posi- given its much larger seating capac- operating fully with the U.S. in fighting terrorism. 50, who isn’t well tion himself as the principle challenger ity and its location, will serve as the In addition, the Mikulski-Kirk bill would authorize the known outside the Midwest and ranked to Mitt Romney. The former Massachu- central place of worship. Secretary to place a member country on probation if their low in early popularity polling, made his setts governor lost his first bid in 2008 Rev. Charles Borowski, the pastor overstay rate exceeds 3 percent, sending a strong message first campaign appearance May 23 after and again is seeking the nomination of at St. Hedwig’s, will be given a new to current program members that the United States is seri- announcing his bid for the nomination in a party that historically has nominated a post. ous about ensuring the VWP is a strong component of our an Internet video the night before candidate who had run previously. Diocesan spokesman Raymond L. security. “President Obama’s policies have Obama is seen as hard to beat in No- Delisle said that a team made up of Currently, citizens of 36 nations around the world are failed. But more than that, he won’t even vember 2012. parishioners from all three parishes eligible to participate in the VWP, which allows foreign will determine in much more detail visitors to travel to the United States for up to 90 days with- HONORARY CONSULATES OPEN IN ATLANTA, PHILADELPHIA. The Honor- out a visa. Outdated requirements exclude Poland, a strong how all the churches will be utilized. ary Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Atlanta, Ga. officially opened on March Chancery officials said some of democratic ally, from the VWP despite allowing U.S.