A Doylestown church is inviting the community to join its parish in honoring the life and legacy Pope Francis On Saturday, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, located along Ferry Road, is set to hold a “Holy Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis” to offer solemn remembrance, gratitude and prayers in the wake of Pope Francis’s passing and dedication to the Church has deeply touched the hearts of the faithful around the world,” the shrine said in part in a statement announcing its plans to host the special service Pope Francis remembered: Pope Francis remembered by mom of 'Miracle on Market Street' baby, kissed during Philly visit After making his last public appearance on Easter Sunday, 88-year-old Pope Francis died from a stroke and irreversible heart failure Monday he was known for often taking modern approaches to his leadership of the Roman Catholic Church which is open to people of all faith backgrounds at Our Lady’s Chapel located in the shrine’s lower church The funeral service for Pope Francis is also set to be held Saturday at St Painting Pope Francis: Bucks County artist behind popular Pope Francis portrait reflects on pope's lasting legacy art and culture for The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times at PhillyBurbs.com Please consider supporting local journalism with a subscription 2025 at 11:48 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}FILE - Pope Francis leaves at the end of his weekly general audience in St PA — A Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis on Saturday at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa "We invite everyone to join us for a Holy Mass Let us come together in prayer and gratitude for his life who faithfully served the Church as the 266th Bishop of Rome "We give thanks to Almighty God for his example of humility his dedication to the poor and marginalized and dedication to the church has deeply touched the hearts of the faithful around the world "As we commend Pope Francis to the mercy of God we also entrust the church to the guidance of the Holy Spirit during this sacred time of transition as the College of Cardinals prepares to gather for the Conclave to elect a new successor of Saint Peter." Located atop a scenic hill in New Britain Township the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is a spiritual home for thousands of pilgrims each year especially within the Polish American Catholic community the Shrine exists to bring souls closer to Jesus Christ through devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary For more information about the shrine, including upcoming events, ministries, Mass schedules, and pilgrimage opportunities, visit www.czestochowa.us or follow the shrine on Facebook at facebook.com/american.czestochowa Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa draws visitors from around the world to Central Bucks County Located on Beacon Hill in Doylestown overlooking Peace Valley Park the international landmark provides a place for prayer learning and self-guided tours at its 170-acre campus with two churches Each year, the shrine holds a Polish-American festival over two weekends that draws over 30,000 people from around the region And on Sunday, Donald Trump is scheduled to pay a visit to the shrine But what makes this place of worship so significant goes well beyond its upcoming visit from the former president and 2024 candidate here are some interesting things to know about this highly-regarded cultural and religious destination: The history of the shrine in Central Bucks County dates back to 1951, when Father Michael Zembrzuski came to the United States, according to Our Lady of Czestochowa's website He brought with him a copy of the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa with the hopes of establishing an American shrine similar to one in Czestochowa Zembrzuski was granted permission by the Holy See and Cardinal O’Hara of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to establish the shrine on land he purchased in the municiplaity of New Britain Township The shrine held its first mass in a small wooden barn two years later and it would be another five years until there was a following to acquire more property for a proper chapel in 1960 The groundbreaking and construction of the shrine began in 1964 and the shrine was finished and a dedication was held in 1966 the shrine built almost 60 years ago remains a towering centerpiece of the grounds while additional structures have been added over time The barn chapel was transported in its entirety and relocated to its current location at the shrine's cemetery in 1972 Johnson and his family attended a ceremony during which the new shrine was dedicated in honor of Our Lady of Czestochowa as he campaigned for the Republican presidential nomination ahead of the 1980 primary election Ronald Reagan came to the shrine for the conclusion of the annual Polish-American Festival Presidential election: What are the swing states 2024? How Pennsylvania, others could shape election visited the shrine three times in its history though his first two visits were before he was named pope and instead was Cardinal Karol Wojtyla and he returned in 1976 with the delegation of Polish Bishops for the 41st International Eucharistic Congress in Philadelphia two years after he was elected pope and took the name John Paul This time he blessed and signed the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa which is currently located in the lower church of the shrine's chapel A large statue of the pope greets visitors in front of the shrine and another bust sits inside The cemetery at the shrine also has a bronze statue containing the heart of Poland’s third prime minister was a pianist and composer who traveled the United States during World War I to raise money and build a pro-Polish movement He served as the prime minister from January to November 1919 Paderewski resigned from office after “realizing that forming a national union and attaining peace with the Soviet government were impossibilities,” according to archived information online from Arlington National Cemetery where his body was entombed until after the fall of the Soviet Union Roosevelt offered to give the former statesmen a “temporary resting place” in America saying “he may lie there until Poland is free,” the Arlington archive adds While Paderewski’s body was returned to Poland in 1992 his final wishes were for his heart to remain in America The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is located at 654 Ferry Road in Doylestown. It is open seven days a week year round. Check online for the specific visiting hours of its various chapels and facilities The Trump campaign has not announced details of his campaign visit and how the public can attend A ceremony dedicating a Polish monument will take place at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown on Sunday coinciding with former President Donald Trump's visit to the cultural landmark in Bucks County A spokesperson for Trump's campaign confirmed Tuesday the 2024 presidential candidate will be at the shrine in New Britain on Sunday But while the campaign did not provide any other details including the specific timing of his visit said Trump will be attending the dedication ceremony A ceremonial unveiling of the Monument to the Heroes of the Fight for Independence after 1945 and Solidarity is scheduled to take place on Sunday 22 at the The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa The event is being organized by the Smolensk Disaster Commemoration Committee (SDCC) a nonprofit organization in Bensalem dedicated to preserving the memory of the victims of the 2010 Smolensk Disaster and 1940 Katyn Massacre while promoting Polish culture and history What is the Shrine of Czestochowa: Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa will host Trump. What is this Bucks County landmark? Specific details about Trump's arrival have not been released yet, but according to SDCC's website, Sunday's event will begin at 12:30 p.m followed by the monument unveiling in the cemetery at 2 p.m The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is located at 654 Ferry Road in Doylestown the 170-acre property is in the municipality of New Britain Township Can you see Donald Trump during his stop in Bucks County?While the shrine and its grounds are normally open to the visitors it is unclear if it will be accessible to the public during Trump's visit on Sunday The campaign offered no new details on Wednesday Donald Trump plans stop in Bucks County: Donald Trump campaign confirms Our Lady of Czestochowa visit in Bucks County Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to pay a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Bucks County on Sunday While a spokesperson for Trump's campaign confirmed that the 2024 preseidential candidate will be in New Britain on Sunday the campaign did not provide any other details on the visit The Bucks County stop would come one week after U.S. Secret Service agents apprehended a gunman hiding just 500 yards away from Trump at a West Palm Beach golf resort — an apparent second assassination attempt on the former president The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa draws visitors of various backgrounds from around the world Located on Beacon Hill overlooking Peace Valley Park the shrine holds a Polish-American festival over two weekends that draws over 30,000 people from around the region What to know about Czestochowa shrine: Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa will host Trump. What is this Bucks County landmark? The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is located at 654 Ferry Road in Doylestown. Visitor hours can be found at czestochowa.us/visit-us it is unclear if it will be accessible to the public during Donald Trump's visit on Sunday Trump last visited Bucks County in April for a private fundraiser at the Newtown Athletic Center He was greeted by supporters with a rally on the way to the NAC The former president was expected to return for another event somewhere in Bucks County around October The Bucks County Republican Committee has also teased that Trump's running mate A list of events on Trump's campaign website will hold rallies in Uniondale Former President Donald Trump may pay a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in New Britain Township on Sunday though few details are available as of Tuesday said Trump’s visit hasn’t been confirmed yet But shrine leaders were in discussions with local and federal authorities about it Trump camp confirms stop at Czestochowa: Donald Trump campaign confirms Our Lady of Czestochowa visit in Bucks County The planned stop in the Bucks County in the Philadelphia suburbs was first reported by LevittownNow which included that Polish President Andrzej Duda was expected to join Trump who is in a tight race for president against Vice President Kamala Harris at the Polish-American shrine and that it was unclear whether the visit would be accessible to the public Ogar said if the former president was to come it would be simply a visit to pray and not an official event “We don’t close our doors to anyone who wants to come to the shrine no matter their religious or political affiliations,” Ogar said Trump's campaign website didn't list any events scheduled for Sept There did not appear to be any official announcements from the 45th president on social media as of Tuesday morning Voter trends in Pa.: What recent Pa. voter registration data tells us about momentum heading into Election Day The Bucks County stop would come one week after U.S. Secret Service agents apprehended a gunman hiding just 500 yards away from Trump at a West Palm Beach golf resort — an apparent second assassination attempt on the former president A federal criminal complaint filed against suspected gunman Ryan Routh cited cellphone records that showed he spent 12 hours waiting in a wooded area adjacent to the golf course before aiming a semi-assault rifle in Trump’s direction shortly before 2 p.m The Secret Service has increased security around Trump after the July 13 assassination attempt carried out by Thomas Matthew Crooks in Butler County Trump Store sales boost after shooting: Trump Store in Bensalem selling out since rally shooting. What supporters are buying Pennsylvania important as a swing stateWith its 19 electoral college votes, Pennsylvania is the largest battleground state in the 2024 presidential election and will likely be a focus for both the Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns as Nov Trump last visited Bucks County in April for a rally at the Newtown Athletic Center. The former president was expected to return for another event somewhere in Bucks County around October. The Bucks County Republican Committee has also teased that Trump's running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, will be coming to Newtown on Sept. 28. Bucks County Courier Times repoter Jo Ciavaglia contributed to this story. In February, Częstochowa Foundry—operating under the Liberty Częstochowa name—was designated a strategic enterprise, with government officials citing its unique capability to produce hardened heavy-gauge steel plate for the defense industry. The plant also boasts one of the European Union’s largest production halls, suitable for servicing military equipment. Tusk’s visit follows a lease agreement made in November 2024, when state-owned Węglokoks regained control of the idled facility, restoring operations in the steel mill in January and in the heavy-plate rolling mill in February. Although Węglokoks held a right of first refusal, the Ministry of Defense opted to purchase the plant’s assets directly. A local court last week ratified a new valuation to underpin the transaction. “Today, with the Ministry of Defense becoming the owner of this plant, we ensure long-term orders not only for Częstochowa Foundry but for all its partners,” Tusk told workers at a brief press conference. He emphasized that Polish firms “must be supported by their own government by every available means” and vowed to replicate this “top-to-bottom” support model nationwide. Tusk described Częstochowa Foundry as a “positive rarity” on the European stage. “Your production is modern, demanding, and in demand,” he said, adding that significant EU and national defense budgets would channel funds into plants like this one. The prime minister also reiterated his earlier pledge that no Polish company would again lose out to foreign competitors due to favoritism. “We will reverse that dynamic 180 degrees,” he said. Officials expect the Ministry of Defense takeover to secure the plant’s future, safeguarding hundreds of jobs and cementing Częstochowa Foundry’s role in supplying armored vehicle components, naval plate, and other military-grade steel products essential for Poland’s expanding defense procurement plans. Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Raków Częstochowa 5 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (15) Jesus Diaz has the most shots on target per match for Raków Częstochowa (1.3) Have scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 8 matches Burak Ince has the most shots on target per match for Śląsk Wrocław (1) 25 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT?Raków Częstochowa won 3–0 over Śląsk Wrocław on Fri 25 Apr 2025 18:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Raków Częstochowa is playing home against Śląsk Wrocław at Miejski Stadion Piłkarski Raków on Fri 25 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}SKRA Czestochowa won 1–0 over Wieczysta Krakow on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are SKRA Czestochowa 0 win(s) Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (14) Who won between SKRA Czestochowa and Wieczysta Krakow on Fri 25 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT?SKRA Czestochowa won 1–0 over Wieczysta Krakow on Fri 25 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches SKRA Czestochowa is playing home against Wieczysta Krakow on Fri We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. 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Former President Donald Trump is expected to visit to Bucks County this weekend Trump is slated to stop at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in New Britain Township on Sunday according to sources familiar with the plans is also expected to visit the shrine on Sunday Details about the event remained scarce as of Monday and it was unclear whether the public will have access The Trump campaign didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment The visit comes amid heightened security concerns following an incident on Sunday where an armed individual had a rifle and the FBI has accused the man of attempting to shot Trump who was the target of a failed assassin in July The man on Sunday was arrested and did not fire shots at the former president Security is expected to be tight for Trump’s Bucks County visit with a number of local law enforcement agencies in Bucks County assisting the U.S next week for the United Nation’s General Assembly in New York City The event brings together heads of state and heads of government from around the globe The Catholic shrine in Central Bucks County was built starting in the early 1960s It is dedicated to Polish Catholic religious figures and is home to the heart of Poland’s third prime minister visited the site twice and a statue of him stands on the stands on grounds overlooking Doylestown Johnson attended a ceremony at the shrine in the mid-1960s Bush came to the site in 1980 as part of his campaign for vice president and President Ronald Reagan visited in 1984 then-Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo and President Duda visited the site for separate events Trump would be the first candidate for the presidency to visit the shrine in the 21st Century U.S. Sen. JD Vance is expected to visit the Newtown area later this month Trump was last in Bucks County in April for a high-dollar fundraiser in Newtown Township In 2016, Trump held a campaign rally at the Newtown Sports Training and Events Center and Trump put on an October 2020 reelection rally in Upper Makefield Township Republican sources have said since late spring that the Trump campaign was planning a visit to Bucks County with Newtown Township and Bristol Borough previously discussed as possible locations Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump could return to Bucks County before November Bucks County is a key swing county in a state that is a pivotal win for whoever wants to hold the presidency Trump lost Bucks County to Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 Report a correction via email | Editorial standards and policies You have successfully joined our email list The Polish American Family Festival and County Fair held annually at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in New Britain Township is a vibrant celebration of Polish culture and returns Labor Day weekend and following weekend It costs $15 per person and attracts thousands of visitors annually is a significant cultural gathering for the Polish American community and a platform for cultural exchange Attendees can savor authentic Polish cuisine and enjoy a variety of amusement rides and games One of the highlights of this year's festival is the live entertainment lineup featuring renowned polka bands and folk dancers bringing the rich cultural history of Poland to life The festival also includes a range of activities for children ensuring a family-friendly environment that offers something for everyone Located at 654 Ferry Road, the festival's setting at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa adds to the celebration. The shrine is a significant cultural and religious landmark. For more details about the event, including the schedule and a list of attractions, visit the official website About  .  Contact  .  Donation Researchers have made a remarkable find in Poland’s Częstochowa Museum collection—several ancient ornaments made from meteoritic iron A team of Polish and French scientists analyzed burial objects from two early Iron Age graveyards Częstochowa-Raków and Częstochowa-Mirów Their work has given us new insights into how early metalworkers used cosmic materials in their craft which date back to about 750–600 BCE This culture lived in areas that are now Poland archaeologists knew about just two meteoritic iron bracelets in the Częstochowa Museum’s collection Professor Albert Jambon a meteorite specialist from Sorbonne University and Dr Karol Dzięgielewski from Jagiellonian University revisited these artifacts This new study led them to find three more ornaments made from meteoritic iron The scientists used portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (p-XRF) and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) to study 26 artifacts These cutting-edge techniques showed high levels of nickel—characteristic of ataxites The results suggest that all five meteoritic iron objects came from one meteorite likely a contemporary fall rather than an imported material people valued meteoritic iron because it was so scarce But its use in these Iron Age burial grounds suggests a shift in perception Earlier societies viewed meteoritic iron as a material with great symbolic or ritual significance seems to have just seen it as an accessible raw material The presence of both meteoritic and smelted iron within the same burial contexts tells us that meteoritic iron wasn’t just for certain social groups or religious purposes Dzięgielewski said that Poland has no evidence of local iron smelting during this period This means the terrestrial iron in these objects was likely imported But the meteoritic iron was almost certainly local This supports the idea that ancient craftsmen might have collected and worked with this iron not long after it fell to Earth One fascinating part of the find is the way the meteoritic iron was incorporated into jewelry The presence of varying compositions within individual artifacts hints that metalworkers mixed meteoritic iron with smelted iron to achieve specific aesthetic or structural effects This technique came about almost a millennium before we knew about wootz and Damascus steel raising new questions about early metallurgical innovations This finding broadens our knowledge of ancient ironworking methods Researchers aim to explore other sites in Poland to determine whether similar meteoritic iron objects exist elsewhere and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative 2024 at 3:01 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The homemade Polish potato peirogi and sour cream stand is always a popular stop for festival goers PA —The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa will host its 58th Annual Polish-American Family Festival and Country Fair for the next two weekends entertainment and fun will take place from noon to 8 p.m The public is invited to celebrate traditional Polish culture with live entertainment Attracting more than 25,000 visitors a year the festival is the region’s largest Polish American festival guests enjoy a variety of amusement rides and continuous live entertainment on two outdoor stages The festival showcases award-winning polka and disco polo bands as well as Polish folk dance groups from across the United States and Canada A much-anticipated part of the festival is the performance of the Polish American String Band in their Mummers costumes on the second Sunday of the festival Visitors to the festival will also witness demonstrations by historical re-enactors of the 17th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (known as the Banner of Jasna Gora) and the World War II Living History group One of the most delicious ways to enjoy Polish culture is to sample the wide variety of Polish cuisine available for purchase The festival menu includes smoked and grilled kielbasa Also featured at the festival will be a Polish Vodka Tasting experience which includes unlimited entrance to midway rides all day long (extreme rides at additional cost) For more information and complete schedules, visit www.polishamericanfestival.org The ‘original’ festival was a simple picnic that was held by volunteers their families and friends during the year of the Shrine’s dedication it inspired its continuation and expansion for the following year Virginia along with Father Michael Zembruski Their idea was to create an ethnic celebration combined with an old-fashioned country fair so despite the hard work of many volunteers Doubts were quickly allayed when thousands of people arrived to join in the festivities at this relatively unknown shrine Pennsylvania State Police had to be called in to handle the miles-long traffic jams could hardly keep up with the overwhelming demand for kielbasa sandwiches The festival included a professional art exhibit of Polish artists which graced the walls of a historic Bucks County barn located on the shrine grounds strains of Chopin works could be heard continuously played on an Aeolian grand player piano Noted helicopter aviation pioneer and National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipient graciously donated a helicopter to give rides to excited guests The lively beat of the Polish-American String Band had many visitors toe tapping and has remained a regular event each year The original festival was simply called the Annual Festival and Country Fair it was renamed the Polish Festival and Country Fair and was moved to the upper grounds where the new Shrine basilica had been built To better accommodate the ever-increasing number of visitors several years later the festival dates were expanded to include a second weekend the name was shortened to simply the Polish-American Festival To call attention to its Polish American origin and to emphasis the family nature of the festival now calling it the Polish American Family Festival and Country Fair One of the festival’s most notable visitors over the years was President Ronald Reagan who enjoyed a Placki (Potato Pancakes) on the festival grounds Stuffed cabbage is another popular items at the festival Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia Hosts Planned Giving Webinar May 21 Webinar: A Catholic Response to Ending Human Trafficking Delaware County’s 32nd Annual National Day of Prayer Delco Pastor to Discuss Book on Angels April 30 Cathedral Basilica to Screen ‘Cabrini’ on May 10 The 37th annual walking pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa will take place Aug The three starting points are Great Meadows The conclusion of the Walking Pilgrimage will be a Holy Mass celebrated on Sunday August 11th at 2:00 pm at Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown The roots of the pilgrimage to venerate the icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa reach back hundreds of years into the devotional life of the Polish people the very first walking pilgrims in the United States departed from St to venerate the “Black Madonna.” The journey is almost 60 miles long walk for four days and camp out during nights in forests and on farmland The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is located at 654 Ferry Road in Doylestown. 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It was established in 1955, according to the Shrine website. According to the Shrine’s History webpage visited the Shrine in 1969 and again in 1976 during his campaign for presidential candidacy President Ronald Reagan visited the Shrine “for the conclusion of the Polish-American Festival,” according to the History webpage.  In June 2020, Trump visited the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., shortly before signing an executive order expanding international religious freedom support, the Catholic Review previously reported.  On September 8, the Catholic feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Trump, who is not Catholic, posted an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on his social media accounts along with a caption wishing her a happy birthday referring to the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Happy Birthday Mary! pic.twitter.com/d1nwHWTk2b It is not confirmed whether his upcoming visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa will be accessible to the public Devotion to Our Lady of Czestochowa dates back centuries. According to EWTN Luke the Evangelist painted the image and St Helen discovered it in Jerusalem in the 4th century Helen gave the image to her son Constantine and the painting was later credited with saving the city of Constantinople from the Saracens Charlemagne acquired the painting and gave it to Prince Leo of Ruthenia in Hungary Our Lady’s intercession is also credited with saving Ruthenia from an invasion in the 11th century According to the Polish American Center helped to first bring the famous image to Poland Construction for the basilica at the Shrine of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa “During the years of Poland’s partition (1772-1918) the Shrine of Jasna Gora became a vibrant link for the Polish people with their homeland,” the Polish American Center states “The holy painting enshrined at Czestochowa beamed as a lighthouse of hope during the painful years of national hardships and defeats.” 2024 at 4:08 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks during the Bucharest Nine (B9) Summit at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest PA —The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa will once again be visited by an international figure when Poland President Andrzej Duda attends Mass and the unveiling of a monument on Sunday Events for the day and weekend are organized by the Smolensk Disaster Commemoration Committee (www.sdcc-usa.org) The committee will dedicate a monument in the Shrine cemetery to those who fought for Polish independence after World War II and the Solidarity movement at 3:40 p.m “Our Shrine is pleased have President Duda visit and welcome those who come to honor Polish heroes,” said Father Maksymilian Ogar “All are welcome to come here to pray and visit the Shrine draws many people and nationalities especially those who have a special reverence for the Blessed Mother.” American Czestochowa has been visited by Pope St John Paul II when he was a cardinal and many international cardinals and bishops as well as political leaders such as presidents Lyndon Johnson and Ronald Reagan This is the second visit of Poland President Duda (2016) (Courtesy of The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa) The 170-acre campus contains the main church and several chapels prayer walks and expansive cemetery that includes a section dedicated to Polish armed services veterans There are several monumental and life-sized sculptures that recall Polish and American history formally known as the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit reside in a monastery connected to the main church “We are always aware of and grateful for the support of local law enforcement and our neighbors during events such as this,” said Father Maksymilian “The Shrine is often the site of many large gatherings from the annual pilgrimage to the Polish American Festival which just completed its 58th year The success of these and other events is directly related to the support and cooperation of our community.” The Shrine and its administrators are a registered non-profit religious organization and does not engage in political advocacy 2024 at 2:18 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa​ in New Britain Township PA — Former President Donald Trump will not be attending the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa on Sunday The campaign had previously confirmed the Republican presidential candidate planned to visit the National Shrine where he was expected to appear with Polish President Andrzej Duda for the dedication of a new Polish monument The Trump Campaign official gave no reason for the change of plans While the former president won't be in Bucks County this weekend Republican vice-presidential candidate Senator JD Vance is scheduled to visit Newtown Township on September 28 for a fundraiser and rally at the Newtown Sports & Events Center at 120 Pheasant Run Road The Bucks County Republican Committee announced his upcoming visit in a Facebook posting Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race in Pennsylvania which has 19 electoral votes up for grabs on Election Day Former President Donald Trump was expected to visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa on Sunday but his campaign spokesman said  on Thursday that Trump will not be coming after all The reason for his change of plans was not given the church will unveil a statue honoring those who gave their lives during the Solidary movement that led to the overthrow of Communism in Poland Polish President Andrzej Duda is expected to come to attend Michael Blichasz, president of the Polish American Cultural Center in Philadelphia Trump was “very supportive of the Solidarity movement,” said Blichasz when he was a developer in New York in the 1980s “This should be a very beautiful event,” said Blichasz The ceremony is not political and there will not be a rally “people will be interested to see the former president of the United States and the president of the homeland of Poland there.” The two men have “known each other a long time,’ added Blichasz “I think it’s a great and beautiful thing to see two friends unite coming together at America’s Polish shrine and unveiling this beautiful monument commemorating Solidarity,” said Stephen  Smolczynski community outreach director for the Polish American Cultural Center “It’s something you don’t see every day.” He added that the ceremony will be about Solidarity There are 824,146 Polish-Americans in Pennsylvania or 6.7 percent of the population. Trump’s opponent mentioned them when the two debated in Philadelphia earlier this month Harris slammed Trump over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war Russian leader Vladimir Putin would invade the rest of Europe Russia did not invade any neighboring nations unlike during the Obama (Crimea) and Biden (Eastern Ukraine) administrations are all for Trump because when he was in office “I definitely think he’s going to win,” said Brown noting all the Trump signs she sees in Bucks County “I think we [Polish Americans] are for Trump because most of us lived under socialism and it’s coming to the United States in small steps She believes Trump will do something to fight it “He knows how to move it the right way,” she said “And people just need to let him do his job.” Heally came to America from Poland at age 19 with $8 in her pocket “I don’t want to go back to the conditions I was living in I came to the United States to have a better life “Many people say he’s all for money,” Heally said about Trump “He is for saving this country because he loves his family also supports Trump and said it’s good for Trump to reach out to the Polish American community “I absolutely think he needs to connect with voters and the Polish community He’s reaching out to people of faith… I’m excited for Donald Trump to come to our area again He’s reaching out to people of faith and connecting with them special events coordinator with the Polish American Cultural Center said she was planning to attend the unveiling and blessing of the monument The people in the Solidarity movement “meant so much (Eastern) Europe is free because from Poland A Mass celebrated in Polish will precede the unveiling of the monument Please follow DVJournal on social media: X@DVJournal or Facebook.com/DelawareValleyJournal For Comments, Questions, Or Complaints aboutour articles please contact us 2024 at 4:41 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in New Britain Township PA — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in New Britain Township on Sunday The Trump Campaign has confirmed the visit according to a report published by the Bucks County Courier Times A spokesperson for the shrine said earlier that it was in discussions with federal and local authorities but a visit hadn't been confirmed as of early Tuesday afternoon told Patch that if the former president were to visit the shrine he would come "like anyone else - like a pilgrim - to visit Maksymilian Ogar did confirm that they have been in discussions with federal and local authorities for a visit from Polish President Andrzej Duda this weekend we have to contact the local police and authorities have to be contacted," he said Levittown Now reported that Trump is planning to meet with the Polish President on Sunday Duda is in the United States as part of the United Nation’s General Assembly in New York City Feb 13, 2025 | History Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers We cannot do what we do without your support A Roman sword dating back nearly 2,000 years has been unearthed in southern Poland by a pair of history enthusiasts almost one-metre long and likely a double-edged spatha used by Roman cavalry will go on display in the city of Częstochowa after undergoing conservation work The discovery was made in an area called the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland though the exact location has not been given in order to prevent unauthorised excavations “No one can quite say how or why this sword ended up there; only research on it will perhaps yield some detailed knowledge,” Rafał Proszowski from the Inventum Association Their organisation normally searches for relics left over from the Second World War “We’d never found anything like this before,” says Proszowski He and Lampa immediately handed over the item to the municipal museum in Częstochowa The Inventum Association thinks that the sword may provide further evidence of the presence in this area of the so-called Przeworsk culture a group associated with the Vandals that lived in central Europe during the Roman period which could be linked to an ancient burial rite Archaeologist Magdalena Wieczorek-Szmal from the Częstochowa Museum told Gazeta Wyborcza that the sword is a rare and valuable find She confirmed that it dates to the 3rd or 4th century AD and is likely associated with the Przeworsk culture Experts at the museum note that traces on the blade indicate that it could have been exposed to fire but further tests are required to confirm this The sword will undergo conservation work before being put on display at the recently modernised exhibition on Częstochowa’s history in the town hall A sword believed to be over 1,000 years old has been found during dredging work on a river in Poland The find has sparked speculation that the item belonged to a Viking, but one expert has expressed scepticism about that idea https://t.co/7NorHjZJgq — Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 (@notesfrompoland) January 16, 2024 Main image credit: Stowarzyszenie Inventum / Facebook Alicja Ptak is senior editor at Notes from Poland and a multimedia journalist , , Karol Nawrocki even suggested that the state security services were involved in creating the scandal , , The 1,200 square metre national symbol was unfurled on the beach in Międzyzdroje , , The proportion of Poles saying the US has a positive influence on the world has also fallen to its lowest recorded level Apr 30, 2025 | , , , That response will include “large Polish and NATO exercises in Poland” Apr 29, 2025 | , , , Those employed in Poland work on average the third-longest hours in the European Union Apr 28, 2025 | , , , , Westinghouse and Bechtel were first chosen in 2022 as partners on the 192 billion zloty ($51 billion) project please consider helping us to continue and expand it [email protected] Copyright © 2025 Notes From Poland | Design jurko studio | Code by 2sides.pl Senior Research Fellow at the Global Europe Centre ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Weronika Strzyżyńska is currently studying journalism at Goldsmiths as a Scott Trust Bursary recipient She  has written on issues immigration and Brexit for New Statesman and Prospect Agnieszka Wądołowska is managing editor of Notes from Poland She has previously worked for Gazeta.pl and Tokfm.pl and contributed to Gazeta Wyborcza ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Daniel Tilles is editor-in-chief of Notes from Poland and assistant professor of history at the Pedagogical University of Krakow He has written on Polish affairs for a wide range of publications The Independent and Dziennik Gazeta Prawna ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Stanley Bill is the founder and editor-at-large of Notes from Poland.He is also Senior Lecturer in Polish Studies and Director of the Polish Studies Programme at the University of Cambridge Stanley has spent more than ten years living in Poland He founded Notes from Poland in 2014 as a blog dedicated to personal impressions cultural analysis and political commentary He is committed to the promotion of deeper knowledge and understanding of Poland He is the Chair of the Board of the Notes from Poland Foundation ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Professor of European Studies at Oxford University ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Professor at the Institute of History of the Jagiellonian University ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Executive Director of Taube Family Foundation ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR Associate Professor at the Institute of Political Studies of the Polish Academy of Science ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR The current head to head record for the teams are Raków Częstochowa 7 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (13) Raków Częstochowa have won the previous 4 matches against Lechia Gdansk. Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Camilo Mena has the most shots on target per match for Lechia Gdansk (1.2) Szymon Weirauch is ranked 3 in saves per match in the competition (3.5) 03 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT?Raków Częstochowa won 3–1 over Lechia Gdansk on Mon 03 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Raków Częstochowa have won the previous 4 matches against Lechia Gdansk Raków Częstochowa is playing home against Lechia Gdansk at Miejski Stadion Piłkarski Raków on Mon The current head to head record for the teams are Raków Częstochowa 6 win(s) Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 13 matches Paulo Henrique has the most shots on target per match for Radomiak Radom (0.5) 12 Apr 2025 18:15:00 GMT?Raków Częstochowa won 2–1 over Radomiak Radom on Sat 12 Apr 2025 18:15:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches Raków Częstochowa is playing home against Radomiak Radom at Miejski Stadion Piłkarski Raków on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are Lech Poznan 4 win(s) Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (11) 14 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT?Raków Częstochowa won 1–0 over Lech Poznan on Fri 14 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Lech Poznan is playing home against Raków Częstochowa at Enea Stadion on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Cracovia 6 win(s) Ajdin Hasic is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (12) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (10) 01 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Cracovia vs Raków Częstochowa on Sat 01 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Cracovia is playing home against Raków Częstochowa at Stadion Cracovii im Former President Donald Trump might not be coming to Doylestown on Sunday after all Trump's campaign previously confirmed the Republican presidential candidate planned to visit The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown on Sunday, but the Associated Press reported Thursday afternoon that his visit has been canceled No reason was provided for the change of plans Trump was expected to appear with Polish President Andrzej Duda for a dedication ceremony of a new Polish monument at the shrine News of Trump's visit to Our lady of Czestochowa first appeared on Monday but details about the event from campaign officials had been scarce in the days that followed Our Lady of Czestochowa: Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa will host Trump. What is this Bucks County landmark? The Associated Press reported that Duda is still expected to attend this Sunday's ceremony at the shrine which is located at 654 Ferry Road in Doylestown While Trump will not be coming to Bucks County this weekend, his campaign is scheduled to hold a rally at the Ed Fry Arena in Indiana County U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican nominee for vice president, is scheduled to campaign in Newtown next Saturday at at the Newtown Sports & Events Center, located at 120 Pheasant Run off the Newtown Byass in the township. Vance is also to campaign at an event this Saturday in Leesport, Berks County. The current head to head record for the teams are Piast Gliwice 4 win(s) Piast Gliwice have won the previous 2 matches against Raków Częstochowa. Fabian Piasecki has the most shots on target per match for Piast Gliwice (1) 08 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Raków Częstochowa won 3–0 over Piast Gliwice on Sat 08 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Piast Gliwice have won the previous 2 matches against Raków Częstochowa Piast Gliwice is playing home against Raków Częstochowa at Stadion Miejski on Sat Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardDonald Trump will visit a Polish Catholic shrine in Bucks County his second trip to the purple Philly collar countyTrump’s campaign said Polish President Andrzej Duda will also be at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown on Sunday but said the two men had not coordinated their visits » READ MORE: Former President Trump cancels his planned visit to Polish Catholic shrine in Bucks County Former President Donald Trump will visit Bucks County on Sunday Trump is expected to visit the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown The campaign did not immediately say what time Sunday the visit would occur or whether it would be open to the public Trump’s campaign said Polish President Andrzej Duda will also be at the shrine on Sunday though the campaign said the two men had not coordinated their visits Pennsylvania is home to more than 700,000 people with Polish ancestry — 5% of the commonwealth’s population said Trump’s visit would not include any speeches or campaigning “With everything that’s been happening the last couple of days his coming to the shrine is an act of praying and thanking God for a failed assassination attempt,” Ogar said noting that he was not able to confirm details of Trump’s potential visit On Sunday, Trump faced his second assassination attempt in less than three months as the Secret Service opened fire on an armed man while the former president golfed on his Palm Beach Trump hosted a private fundraiser in the county Trump narrowly lost Bucks County in 2016 and President Joe Biden expanded Democrats’ lead in the county in 2020 remains one of the former president’s best chances at regaining support in Philadelphia and its suburbs This summer, Bucks County became the only county in the area where registered Republicans outnumbered registered Democrats. While Democrats control county government a Republican with a reputation as a moderate The auction for Huta Częstochowa has been suspended with the Polish Ministry of National Defense (MON) possibly acquiring the steel plant under bankruptcy law instead state-owned Węglokoks was the leading bidder but now it may take over via the ministry.Two bids were submitted: Węglokoks and an Indian Jindal Group company the government invoked Article 311 of the Bankruptcy Law The Częstochowa court postponed the sale process.Huta Częstochowa is crucial for military and energy transformation projects The steel plant has faced bankruptcies and ownership changes since 2019 (wnp.pl) Get the best of “Warsaw Business Journal”  delivered to your inbox daily Report: resources of modern office space.. Terms of Service Trademarks Privacy Policy 2018 Warsaw Business Journal