Join us in Celebrating our 80th Anniversary!

The opening ceremonies for what was to become our Polish American Congress began in Buffalo, New York.

We represent over 10 million Americans of Polish descent.

We are dedicated to unify Americans of Polish descent, fight for their interests, promote respect for Polish heritage and history, and advocate for Poland!

Polish American 1000 Campaign

ATTENTION POLISH AMERICANS!  Poland has been at the forefront of the Ukrainian humanitarian efforts and has proven to be a key strategic partner to the United States and the rest of the world. 

Polish American Congress “Ukraine Resolution.”

During the 2022 Polish American Congress (PAC) Council of National Directors’ in Chicago last week, PAC CND voted to approve “Ukraine Resolution”. Main point of this document is to show support for Ukraine and its efforts to join NATO, and to request funds for Poland to pay for the care of several million refugees from Ukraine.

Poland National Independence Day is celebrated on November 11th.

On November 11th Poles celebrate National Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości). This day commemorates the anniversary of Poland regaining its sovereignty from the German, Austro-Hungarian, and Russian Empires in 1918. Poland was absent from world maps for...

Annual Polish American Congress Council of National Directors, Chicago October 24-25th.

Annual Polish American Congress Council of National Directors’ meeting took place at the Polish National Alliance (PNA) building in Chicago on Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25th.The PAC National Directors voted in the election of officers, serving at the...

Our History

The Polish American Congress was established in response to the threat to Poland’s freedom caused by German and Soviet aggression in September 1939 and to express in one voice; support for the restoration of a free and sovereign Poland once the war was won. The Congress of Polonia met in Buffalo, New York, from May 28 to June 1, 1944. Composed of roughly 2,600 delegates representing Polish and Polish-American organizations, the Congress created the PAC, defining its goal of a free Poland and underscoring its support for the US war effort against the Axis powers. 

The PAC was the first umbrella organization representing a majority of Polish-Americans, who had been represented by a wide range of smaller, mostly local organizations. Creation of PAC was enthusiastically welcomed by most of the Polish-American community. Shortly after its creation, it boasted 6 million members and followers.

The Congress elected Karol Rozmarek as the first president of the PAC. He was succeeded in 1968 by Aloysius Mazewski, who served until his death in 1988. Under Mazewski, Leonard F. Walentynowicz served as executive director of the PAC for a number of years. Edward Moskal was elected president in 1988, and he, too, served as president for the remainder of his life. Its current president is Frank J. Spula. 

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About Polish American Congress

The Polish American Congress is a National Umbrella Organization, representing at least 10 million Americans of Polish descent and origin. Its membership is comprised of fraternal, educational, veteran, religious, cultural, social, business, political organizations and individual membership.

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Recent News

Passing of Mr. Wallace Zieliński

We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former PAC officer and Polish Falcons of America President Wallace J. Zielinski. Visitation will be held at Anthony Massafra Funeral Home in Donora, PA on Sunday and Monday. The mass for late Mr. Zielinski will be...

Funding Pathway Identified for Three Seas Initiative

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US-Poland Exercise Allied Spirit to Take Place in June

How will modified DEFENDER-Europe 20 exercises proceed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? by PAC Intern Julia Benbenek DEFENDER-Europe 20 was meant to be a series of US-led multinational exercises with NATO forces. 29,000 US soldiers from the US and European stations were...

Latest Press

Passing of Andrzej Gędłek

We are deeply saddened by the news of passing of Mr. Andrzej Gędłek, National Director of PAC IL Division due to the coronavirus. He was a devoted activist for the Polish community and he will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. Niech światłość wiekuista świeci...

Pokażmy siłę Polonii w USA! Census 2020

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Passing of Rev. Carl Urban

It is with sadness that we learned about the passing of Father Carl Urban on Saturday morning, March 14, 2020. Father Urban was a PAC Chaplain, and a National Director of PAC Central Division of New York for many years. He was dedicated to his work for Polonia. The...