Polish National Catholic Church of the Resurrection

About the Company

The Polish National Catholic Church of the Resurrection is a historic parish located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which has been serving the community for over a hundred years. The church is an important spiritual and cultural center for the Polish diaspora and all believers seeking salvation in Jesus Christ.

History

The church building at 678 Leonard Street has been standing since 1838. Initially, it functioned as a non-denominational Church of the Evangel (Church of the Evangel), and then as the Christian Church of the Evangel (Christian Church of the Evangel), organized in 1861. The parish was established in September 1922 when a group of Polish immigrants and their children, members of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, decided to establish their own parish that would better represent their needs.

Under the personal guidance and instructions of the first Primate Bishop Franciszek Hodur, the parish quickly developed. Bishop Hodur consecrated the current church building on December 13, 1925.

The early years were both a success and a challenge as the church community had to learn the principles of democratic association, compromise, and respect for others' views. As a social church with strong ties to Polish heritage, the parish was severely shaken by the German invasion of Poland in 1939. Three members of the parish died during World War II.

The years following the war represented a golden period for the Resurrection. Returning veterans, reinforced by new immigrants and a stable, settled community, allowed the church to flourish and expand its mission and community involvement.

Mission and Character

Although the church has Polish roots, its mission goes far beyond ethnic origin. The parish welcomes members of all races and ethnic groups who seek the saving power of Jesus Christ in their lives.

Denomination

The parish belongs to the Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC), an independent Catholic church of Polish roots.