Pierogi to Prayer

10/06/2025

After listening to our latest episode dropping today on Chopin. check out the page of The Fryderyk Chopin Institute for more on the ongoing competition taking place this month in Poland.

10/06/2025

As we close the last episode of our inaugural season, we welcome Temple University Music Professor, Dr. Michael Klein to talk about the great Polish born composer Fryderyk Chopin. The music of this particular composer has captivate people the world over to convey the depths of emotion from film to theater. Join us this month as we waltz, polonaise, and mazurka our way through the complexities and beauty of the music of Chopin. Our two part episode is available starting today on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube podcasts! The Fryderyk Chopin Institute WRTI

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AvpJiX2V7IdNrGm9cqaSy?si=iNWjW_VESqmJo5hXcX53pQ

10/01/2025

Some great ideas for how celebrate Polish-American Heritage Month!

10/01/2025

Stay "tuned" on the relevance of this story in our upcoming episode on Monday!

This year’s International Chopin Piano Competition has attracted a record number of pianists from around the world as the contest prepares to mark its 100-year anniversary.

09/30/2025

A sad anniversary today to round out our September of Polish Historical events. Tomorrow begins Polish-American Heritage Month.

09/30/2025

If you enjoy our talking about elements of Polish religion as we so often do, check out this great explanation of "Bozia."

09/29/2025

Coming a week from today is the exciting final episode of our first season. If you're a devotee of music, history, or Polish culture, you won't want to miss this one! Listen on Spotify, Apple, or You tube Podcasts starting on October 6th.

09/28/2025

Bigos is a traditional Polish dish that is perfect for the cooler days ahead as we enter Autumn!

09/18/2025

On your next visit to St. Joseph's you may notice a new face. It is that of Servant of God Father Walter Ciszek, S.J. Our four part workshop "With God in Camden" based on his spiritual classic "He Leadeth Me" started this month. This painting, made by his sister, will be on display during our series. It is graciously on loan from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.

Check out our past May episode on Father Ciszek for some of his remarkable story. https://youtu.be/LN4EHXLvXrw?si=qR7Rno1gfe2jdLOd

09/17/2025

Consider attending the annual Father Ciszek Day next month. Organized by our friends at the Walter Ciszek Prayer League!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, October 19 is Father Ciszek Day (see details below)