Fleeing across the Mediterranean from war-torn Europein the face of fascism, through dark forests with only the light from oil lamps to guide them, a Croatian family seeks refuge in Egypt before finding their way to safety in Camden, New Jersey to build their lives in freedom and safety...not the story you might expect to find behind the unique collection of first-class relics here at St. Joe's in Camden. With the election of Pope Leo XIV and the global focus on the Papacy over the past several weeks we thought to focus on an item of religious devotion so close to Catholicism while alsotelling the fascinating history of how they came to be here from someone who knows it so well. Tony Barolin is the nephew of Father Anthony Cecich, a Croatian priest who amassed the collection of relics enshrined in our beautifulchurch. This is his story. Also, our Polish Saint of the Month segment features St. Albert Chimielowski.

Information on the relics: https://stjosephscamdennj.com/  (PowerPoint show under “relics Install”

Music Sources:

Chopin - Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 byGregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/713354/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

221029_2225_FR_MaleChoir.wav by kevp888 --https://freesound.org/s/657761/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Hopeful Cinematic Emotional Orchestra Background Musicby EvanBoyerman -- https://freesound.org/s/753968/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Vanhan ajan sota, taistelu, miekkailu / Ancient, oldtime battle, combat, horses snorting and galloping, men shouting and barking,fencing, swords clanging, mix by YleArkisto -- https://freesound.org/s/258207/-- License: Attribution 4.0

Piano for Meditation by SergeQuadrado --https://freesound.org/s/740607/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

220118_1781-2_FR_ChurchOrgan.wav by kevp888 --https://freesound.org/s/615216/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Accordion-music-reverb.wav by eyenorth --https://freesound.org/s/482212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

The story of Father Walter Ciszek, a saint in all butname, is one that has riveted people of faith since he first emerged from the Soviet prison system in the early 1960s. A Jesuit priest descended from Polish immigrants, Father Ciszek shares a unique insight into the nature of sufferingthat is relevant for all those struggling to make sense of it in their lives and the world. Our interview today with another Jesuit, Father Michael Desjardins, looks at the life and lessons of this remarkable man and Servant of God.

Additionally, we announce the beginning of a program focused on Father Ciszek and the reading of his spiritual gem of a book, “He Leadeth Me.” Checkout: www.withgodincamden.info for more information.

Music and Sound Sources:

Chopin - Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 byGregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/713354/ -- License: AttributionNonCommercial 4.0

HopefulCinematic Emotional Orchestra Background Music by EvanBoyerman --https://freesound.org/s/753968/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Accordion-music-reverb.wavby eyenorth -- https://freesound.org/s/482212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Warsaw-church-chant-2.wavby xserra -- https://freesound.org/s/115233/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

EmotionalFlashbacks by ViraMiller -- https://freesound.org/s/745458/ -- License:Attribution 4.0

Stardust,Minimalist Piano Background Music That Evokes Emotion by kjartan_abel --https://freesound.org/s/546087/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

08092014_Torzym_playingchildren.mp3 by miastodzwiekow -- https://freesound.org/s/263763/ -- License:Attribution 4.0

hauntedsqueezebox.wavby LiloSound -- https://freesound.org/s/507025/ -- License: AttributionNonCommercial 4.0

hanging manin prison.wav by mzeperx -- https://freesound.org/s/412103/ -- License:Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

121110_Gniezno_Nie_rzucim_ziemi.wavby Zbylut -- https://freesound.org/s/169377/ -- License: AttributionNonCommercial 4.0

russianchurch Karelia.wav by heroman -- https://freesound.org/s/508072/ -- License:Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

Working withhammer on anvil #1 by arnaud coutancier -- https://freesound.org/s/388056/ --License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

Wonderful - Calm Beautiful Piano Loop by ispeakwaves-- https://freesound.org/s/439877/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Scores of people around the world marvel at the depth of Polish music and dance traditions. These folk dances contain elements derived from Poland’s history and the influences of her geographic neighbors. The dances showcase Polish culture in arguably the most important manner. This month we sit down with Andrea and Peter Shaefer, two lifelong experts on this wonderful aspect of Poland’s folk tradition.

Also, stick around to the end for our Polish Saint of the Month, St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr. Wesolego Alleluja Happy Easter!

Musicand Sound Sources:

Chopin- Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 by GregorQuendel & Chopin - Waltz in EMinor - B. 56 - Arranged for Strings by GregorQuendel –

--https://freesound.org/s/713354/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

The Pretorian Guard - Triumphal March - Luscomb -Arranged for Strings by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/719158/ --License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

day of strzalkowo_national anthem_officialopening270610.mp3 by miastodzwiekow -- https://freesound.org/s/100664/ --License: Attribution 4.0

240818_2819-4_FR_Organ_concert_in_Cathedral by kevp888 --https://freesound.org/s/757995/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Piano for Meditation by SergeQuadrado --https://freesound.org/s/740607/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

20170416- Zurich Enge Church Easter Sunday.wav by LG -- https://freesound.org/s/393923/-- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

March 19th is the Feast of our patron, St. Joseph. To celebrate this we decided to devote an episode to the long and varied history of St. Joseph’s Polish Church and now the Polish Apostolate here in Camden. We sat down with Dot and Henry Szychulski, lifetime parishioners and the most active members of our community and Apostolate to talk about their memories of the area as well as the history they work so tirelessly to preserve. Yet, history despite its nature, doesn’t dwell solely in the past and infers our present and future. To find out how, listen to our wonderful discussion and reflection in this episode!

Music:

Choral recordings of the “Mass of Our Lady of Perpetual Help” by Leopold Syre, St. Lucia’s Choir 2010. Property of St. Joseph’s History Society. Used With Permission.

 Chopin - Grande ValseBrillante, Opus 18 by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/713354/ --License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

hauntedsqueezebox.wavby LiloSound -- https://freesound.org/s/507025/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

Working with hammer onanvil #1 by arnaud coutancier -- https://freesound.org/s/388056/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

Accordion-music-reverb.wav byeyenorth -- https://freesound.org/s/482212/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Warsaw-church-chant-2.wav byxserra -- https://freesound.org/s/115233/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Emotional Flashbacks by ViraMiller-- https://freesound.org/s/745458/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Stardust, Minimalist PianoBackground Music That Evokes Emotion by kjartan_abel --https://freesound.org/s/546087/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

231221_2608_FR_Organ_in_cathedralby kevp888 -- https://freesound.org/s/718691/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

08092014_Torzym_playing children.mp3 by miastodzwiekow-- https://freesound.org/s/263763/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

The crash of thunder, the rush of

Seeking refuge in their unique sense

Our Polish Saint of the Month is St.

Bibliography: Gawell, Donna

Meet the Slavs “Gromnica: Polish

My Catholic Life, “St. Hedwig” ⁠https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/october-17-st-hedwige/⁠

Wikepedia, “Hedwig of Silesia”

Music:

Chopin - Grande Valse Brillante,

Accordion-music-reverb.wav by eyenorth --

220118_1781-2_FR_ChurchOrgan.wav by

Piano for Meditation by

In our “Polish Saint of the Month” segment, St.

Church Tours taking place on January 11th,

Bibliography:

“The January Uprising which spurred on Polish

Alicja Rose & Jessica Sirotin, “The January

„Raphael Kalinowski, O.C.D. (1835-1907)” Vatican.va,

“Raphael Kalinowski” Wikipedia,

Music References:

Chopin - Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 by

Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 by GregorQuendel --

The Pretorian Guard - Triumphal March - Luscomb -

Accordion-music-reverb.wav by eyenorth --

Landsknechtsmarsch_16bit.wav by Andune --

VOC_220925-2126-3_FR_OfficialMarchingBand.wav by

Vanhan ajan sota, taistelu, miekkailu / Ancient, old

Warsaw-church-chant-2.wav by xserra --

Emotional Flashbacks by ViraMiller --

Stardust, Minimalist Piano Background Music That

Sad Emotional - bpm 86 loop by DenKyschuk --

Chopin - Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55, No. 1 by

231221_2608_FR_Organ_in_cathedral by kevp888 --

Today on a special Christmas edition of our podcast we

Our Polish Saint of the Month is St. John Cantius, who’s tireless efforts at education and charity are an inspiration for educators everywhere.

Wesołych Świąt! Merry

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Bibliography:

“About Our Patron Saint John of Kenty,” St. John

“John Cantius”, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cantius

Music Sources:

Chopin - Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 by

Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 by GregorQuendel --

All Koledy recordings courtesy of St. Joseph’s History

Witamy! Welcome to “Pierogi to Prayer!” Today on our

Our monthly episodes will feature information about

Our hope in producing this podcast is that you will

On today’s episode our host talks with Rev. Adam

Bibliography:

Metrak-Ruda, Natalia. “Poland’s most famous dish: PIEROGI” culture.pl https://culture.pl/en/article/polands-most-famous-dish-pierogi

“The Pierogi Experiment-Facts” the pierogi experiment

“St. Hyacinth.” https://www.nashvilledominican.org/community/our-dominican-heritage/our-saints-and-blesseds/st-hyacinth/

“Hyacinth of Poland.” wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_of_Poland

Music Sources:

Chopin - Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 by

Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 by GregorQuendel --

Chopin - Prelude No. 15, Opus 28 - Arranged for