May is the Month of Polish Heritage in Canada.
It is a special time when we celebrate the richness of Polish history, culture, and the contribution of the Polish community to the development of Canada. It is also an excellent opportunity to learn about the extraordinary lives of our compatriots in the new land.
Our program will also celebrate this month with a wide range of interesting programs, specially prepared for this occasion.
Be with us! We invite you every Tuesday at 8 pm to listen to us on CJAM 99.1 FM.
Pictorial Report
On May 31, 2026, we proudly concluded this year's Polish Heritage Month in Canada by celebrating and sharing our rich Polish heritage in Windsor, Ontario. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all Polish community leaders, organizations, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters whose dedication and hard work made the many events and projects throughout the month possible. Thank you to everyone who generously contributed their time, talent, and resources to make Polish Heritage Month β May 2026 such a remarkable success. Together, we continue to preserve, celebrate, and promote our proud Polish heritage for future generations. We extend our special thanks to the Polish Canadian Centre Association of Windsor for covering the cost of this publication.
Watch the song “Tutaj po Polsku” on Facebook.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
2:00 PMβ7:00 PM β Polonia Table Tennis Tournament, Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. Organized by: Polonia Sports Club, contact: Pawel Bochus and Adrian Olichwier.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
12:00 PM β Ceremonial Raising of the Polish Flag (front of the Church), Holy Trinity Church, 1035 Ellis St. E., Windsor, ON, contact: Mariusz Zalewski.
12:30 PM β Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland. A Thanksgiving Holy Mass for Mary's protection over our Homeland, praying for God's blessings and for the faithfulness of the Polish Nation to God. Holy Trinity Church, 1035 Ellis St. E., Windsor, ON, contact: Mariusz Zalewski.
2:15 PM β Wreath-laying ceremony by Polish organization in front of the plaque commemorating Polish soldiers and the "Polish Armed Forces in the West" - exhibition prepared by Rafal Kosek, Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. Organized by Cultural and Educational Committee PPHA, contact: Dorota Zalewska.
Saturday, May 9βSunday, May 17, 2026
Novena through the intercession of St. John Paul II. We will recite novena prayers 10 minutes before each Holy Mass. After Holy Mass, we will sing together the hymn "Barka" together in front of the Pope's monument. Holy Trinity Church, 1035 Ellis St. E., Windsor, ON.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
7:00 AMβ3:00 PM β Polonia Fishing Tournament, Alexander Park, 3445 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON, contact: Pawel Bochus.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
11:00 AMβ4:00 PM β Mother's Day Brunch, 1:30 PM performance by βTatry" and βPolskie Nadzieje," Tickets $35. Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. Organized by: Polish Peoples' Home Association, contact: Dorota Zalewska and Maria Ginter.
Thursday, May 14βSunday, May 17, 2026
11:30 AM β 85th Anniversary of the Polish Army Recruiting Station in Windsor (1941β1942) β display, Leddy Library, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON. Organized by: Polish-Canadian Students' & Young Professionals Association of Windsor, contact: Suzie Sawicki and Marysia Zalewski.
Monday, May 18, 2026
7:00 PM β Thanksgiving Holy Mass for the ministry and apostolic work of St. John Paul II on the 106th anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II, we will give thanks for his life, pontificate, and the spiritual legacy that he left to the Church and the world. After Holy Mass, we will sing together the hymn "Barka" in front of the Pope's monument, followed by a gathering in the parish hall with a presentation on the teachings of St. John Paul II and refreshments featuring "papal cream cakes."
Thursday, May 21βSaturday, May 23, 2026
11:00 AM β 85th Anniversary of the Polish Army Recruiting Station in Windsor (1941β1942) β Display, City Hall (Lobby). Organized by: Polish-Canadian Students' & Young Professionals Association of Windsor, contact: Suzie Sawicki and Marysia Zalewski.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
4:00 PM β "Legacy of Courage β A tribute to our Polish Veterans" Banquet - Celebration of Polish Heritage in Windsor, Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave, Windsor, ON (by invitation only). Organized by Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc., contact: Barbara Koczwara or Maria Kulesza, Elzbieta Stepniak.
A tribute to the Polish veterans of World War II, presented in an exhibit prepared by RafaΕ Kosek.
The Polish Heritage Month in Windsor, May 2026 - Awards Ceremony.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:00 AMβ6:00 PM β Exhibition of Works by Danuta Siniarska, Dom Polski (Upper Level), 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON., contact: Dana Gnat-Siniarska.
The Organizing Committee Meetings at the Polish Club, Windsor - 2026
April 29th, 2026 β Radio 7 Toronto. Interview promoting the Polish Heritage Month in Windsor. From left: Tomasz Piwowarek, StanisΕaw Beben, and Jerry Barycki. May 9th, 2026 - Radio What's Up Windsor?: From left: Suzie Sawicki and Malgorzata Holec.
Many thanks to photograph contributors: Stanislaw Beben (SB), Tomasz BΕonka (TB) and all pictures for the event on May 30th, 2026, Jerry Barycki (JB), PaweΕ Bochus (PB), Adian Olichwier (AO), Marysia Zalewski (MZ), and Maria Kulesza (MK).
Polish Heritage Month in Canada β Programme
Windsor, Ontario, May 2026
Proud to be Canadian and Polish. Please join us in celebrating Polish Heritage Month by displaying Polish flags on your homes throughout the month of May.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
2:00 PMβ7:00 PM β Polonia Table Tennis Tournament, Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. Organized by: Polonia Sports Club, contact: Pawel Bochus β pbochus@yahoo.ca and Adrian Olichwier β AdrianOlichwier@gmail.com
Sunday, May 3, 2026
12:00 PM β Ceremonial Raising of the Polish Flag (front of the Church), Holy Trinity Church, 1035 Ellis St. E., Windsor, ON, contact: Mariusz Zalewski β superluigi66@hotmail.com
12:30 PM β Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland. A Thanksgiving Holy Mass for Mary's protection over our Homeland, praying for God's blessings and for the faithfulness of the Polish Nation to God. Holy Trinity Church, 1035 Ellis St. E., Windsor, ON, contact: Mariusz Zalewski β superluigi66@hotmail.com
2:15 PM β Wreath-laying ceremony by Polish organization in front of the plaque commemorating Polish soldiers and the "Polish Armed Forces in the West" - exhibition prepared by Rafal Kosek, Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. Organized by Cultural and Educational Committee PPHA, contact: Dorota Zalewska β mzalewski4@cogeco.ca
Saturday, May 9 β Saturday, May 30, 2026
Radio Series β What's Up Windsor (CJAM 99.1 FM), Tuesdays (Live): 8:00 PMβ9:00 PM | Saturdays (Encore): 12:00 PMβ1:00 PM. Organized by: Polish Canadian Arts Institute, contact: Malgorzata Holec β polishartsinstitute@gmail.com
Tue May 5 | Sat May 9 β Roots and Identity: Over 100 Years of Polish Presence in Windsor
Tue May 12 | Sat May 16 β The May 3rd Constitution and Polish Democratic Values Today
Tue May 19 | Sat May 23 β Polish Cultural Heritage: Film, Art, and Community Expression
Tue May 26 | Sat May 30 β Polonia in Action: Intergenerational Engagement
Saturday, May 9 β Sunday, May 17, 2026
Novena through the intercession of St. John Paul II. We will recite novena prayers 10 minutes before each Holy Mass. After Holy Mass, we will sing together the hymn "Barka" together in front of the Pope's monument. Holy Trinity Church, 1035 Ellis St. E., Windsor, ON.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
7:00 AMβ3:00 PM β Polonia Fishing Tournament, Alexander Park, 3445 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON, contact: Pawel Bochus β pbochus@yahoo.ca
Sunday, May 10, 2026
11:00 AMβ4:00 PM β Mother's Day Brunch, 1:30 PM performance by βTatry' and βPolskie Nadzieje," Tickets $35. Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON. Organized by: Polish Peoples' Home Association, contact: Dorota Zalewska β mzalewski4@cogeco.ca and Maria Ginter β marysiag@hotmail.com
Thursday, May 14 β Sunday, May 17, 2026
11:30 AM β 85th Anniversary of the Polish Army Recruiting Station in Windsor (1941β1942) β display, Leddy Library, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Ave., Windsor, ON. Organized by: Polish-Canadian Students' & Young Professionals Association of Windsor, contact: Suzie Sawicki β pssaw.contact@gmail.com, Marysia Zalewski β marysia.zalewski09@gmail.com
Saturday, May 16, 2026
6:00 PM β Cabaret "Kabaret pod Banka - Gawenda z Gawenda", Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave, tickets $30, available online or at the Polish Club ph. 5195519160, contact: Halina β info@polishclubwindsor.ca or http://www.luminarisart.com
Monday, May 18, 2026
7:00 PM β Thanksgiving Holy Mass for the ministry and apostolic work of St. John Paul II on the 106th anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II, we will give thanks for his life, pontificate, and the spiritual legacy that he left to the Church and the world. After Holy Mass, we will sing together the hymn "Barka" in front of the Pope's monument, followed by a gathering in the parish hall with a presentation on the teachings of St. John Paul II and refreshments featuring "papal cream cakes."
Thursday, May 21 β Saturday, May 23, 2026
11:00 AM β 85th Anniversary of the Polish Army Recruiting Station in Windsor (1941β1942) β Display, City Hall (Lobby). Organized by: Polish-Canadian Students' & Young Professionals Association of Windsor, contact: Suzie Sawicki β pssaw.contact@gmail.com, Marysia Zalewski β marysia.zalewski09@gmail.com
Friday, May 22, 2026
7:00 PM β Students and Young Professionals Social, Cuchina 360, 58 Chatham St W, Unit 100, Windsor, ON. Organized by: Polish Canadian Students & Young Professionals, RSVP by May 15. Contact: Suzie Sawicki β pcsaw.contact@gmail.com
Sunday, May 24, 2026
2:45 PMβ5:00 PM β Bike Ride (mandatory helmets for participants under 18, Stop 26 ice cream break) - Tecumseh Arena, 12021 McNorton St, Tecumseh, ON. Organized by: Polish Scouting Association Windsor, contact: Ewa Jagielski - druzyna.harcerek.windsor@zhp.ca
Saturday, May 30, 2026
4:00 PM β "Legacy of Courage β A tribute to our Polish Veterans" Banquet - Celebration of Polish Heritage in Windsor, Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Ave, Windsor, ON (by invitation only). Organized by Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc., contact: Barbara Koczwara β bskoczwara@outlook.com or Maria Kulesza β mrkulesza@hotmail.com, Elzbieta Stepniak β emstepniak@yahoo.com
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:00 AMβ6:00 PM β Exhibition of Works by Danuta Siniarska, Dom Polski (Upper Level), 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, ON., contact: Dana Gnat-Siniarska β dana_gnat_siniarska@yahoo.com
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Organizers
Committee: Stanislaw BΔben (Chair), Ewa Barycka (Secretary), Malgorzata Holec (Media & Design), Barbara Koczwara, Elzbieta StΔpniak, Anna Wojtal, Suzie Sawicki, Halina Piatkiewicz, Hanna Piasecka, Mariusz Zalewski, Marysia Zalewska, Dorota Zalewska, and Jerry Barycki (Advisor).
Prepared by Jerry Barycki, 28.06.2026.