Holy Name Polish National Catholic Church (Milwaukee, Wis.) Records, 1954-1980

Scope and Content Note

The collection includes Holy Name Parish anniversary albums, 1954, 1964, 1974, and 1979; programs from the consecration of the new altars (1967), bicentennial services and programs (1976), dedication of a memorial plaque for Bishop Bonczak (1977), and a 1979 confirmation program; a 1969 album of photographs of parishioners; and a copy of the church hymnal, a songbook, and a book of devotions. Other material includes a newsletter of the National United Choirs, programs from the twentieth and twenty-fifth anniversaries of ordination of Rev. Kolwicz, 1974 and 1979; and a 1964 anniversary album of Ss. Peter and Paul Polish National Catholic Church, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photographs show the ladies of the Adoration Society (undated), an undated group of parish schoolchildren, and a 1924 photo of Bishops Leon Grochowski, Francis Bonczak, Francis Hodur, and John Gritanas. There are also three snapshots, donated by Kazimiera Idzikowski, showing the 1968 renovations of the side altar. The two 1979 anniversary albums were donated by Ted Sobanski.