He was particularly active in the interests and programs of American Polonia. During those dark years when Hitler and his savage Nazis were subjecting the innocent people of Poland to such cruelties and privations. Father Kowalczyk devoted himself to aiding and protecting the thousands of Polish refugees escaping from the Nazis. Later he worked fervently with equal zeal to helping the refugees escaping from the same -type of cruel subjugation by the Communists. For this great humanitarian work in behalf of the people of his parents homeCXIV---452Part 6 land. he was twice decorated by the Polish Government in exile in London. Those of us who have labored over the years for improved immigration laws have all been grateful to Monsignor Kowalczyk and the American Polish Immigration and Relief Committee of which he was president. for continued support given us year after year. The honors which this distinguished churchman received and the offices which he held are in themselves a glorious testimony of his consecrated service and his dedicated purpose. Mr.
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