Pierogi to Prayer

06/16/2026

Our surnames can tell people a lot about us, not only our national origin or heritage, but their also connected to those that have come before us with the same name. For better or worse our names can cause a form of prejudice unfairly defining us before we have a chance to define ourselves. St. Urszula Ledochowska was born to a long and illustrious line of Polish nobility, yet in taking on the mission of the neediest of the people of the time in which she lived, brought forth an amazing gift of good to the world. Venerated for her sanctity for her life and not her surname, her story is an inspiration for anyone struggling with their sense of identity in a world that can be unforgiving at best. Hear her story and pray with her and us today! Święta Urszula Ledóchowska

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vCMXlizA7GdLGWwIQNpuw?si=2B-_kwT8RueUTfPRqmLbJg

06/12/2026

On June 12, 1979, during his first pilgrimage to his homeland as Pope, Pope John Paul II continued a visit that captivated millions of Poles living under communist rule. His journey across Poland drew enormous crowds and inspired a renewed sense of national identity, faith, and hope.

Throughout the pilgrimage, John Paul II spoke about human dignity, religious freedom, and the spiritual heritage of Poland. His powerful message encouraged Poles to remain steadfast in their beliefs and traditions despite political oppression.

Historians widely regard the Pope’s 1979 visit as a turning point in modern Polish history. The inspiration it provided helped fuel the rise of the Solidarity movement and strengthened the desire for democratic change, contributing to the eventual fall of communist rule in Poland.

06/12/2026

Consider attending this Multicultural Event sponsored by our home Diocese tomorrow! Representatives from our show will be participating and showcasing elements of our Polish traditions, music and food!

06/11/2026

Jan's extensive research on the Ledochowski Family is published on his website, available here in English and Polish.

The Halka Ledóchowski family originates from the area once known as Ruś or Ruthenia and today as the Ukraine. It traces its ancestry back to the legendary knight Halka, Ambassador of Prince Wladimir the Great of Kievan Ruś to the Emperor of Constantinople, who persuaded Prince Wladimir to convert...

06/11/2026

Check out more information on our fantastic guest for this month's 2 part episode on the Ledochowski Family!

After the Second World War Jan's parents could not return to Poland. His father's home town had been annexed by the Soviet Union. His father and his mother's father had been diplomats for the pre-communist government, and so both would have been prime targets for repression. They emigrated to South....

06/01/2026

Jan Ledochowski shares the surname of a family who’s origins walk hand in hand with that of Poland itself and also for that matter, that of Ukraine. Jan has catalogued an extensive family history reaching back 1,000 years. Yet his understanding of his family is not one that exists wholly in the past. Enjoy our fascinating conversation in our latest episode available now on Spotify, Apple, or You tube!

05/25/2026

All of us have family legacies, both good and bad. Hear about one man's which stretches back to the very origins of Poland itself and the pitfalls of living up to it.

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