Paul. MN. at the site of a flourishing Polish colony. In reaction to the large number of Polish immigrants who came to this country in search of freedom and opportunity. Monsignor Dominic Majer. a distinguished Roman Catholic prelate. established the Polish Union of the U.S.A. Monsignor Majer recognized the need for a national organization to help these people hurdle the obstacles they confronted as they came to America. The Polish Union attempted to help native Poles overcome the language barrier. protect them from unscrupulous strangers. provide them with adequate insurance benefits. orient them to the cultural differences. and preserve both their ancient Catholic faith and the culture and heritage of Poland. In 1893. the Polish Union had 3.000 members. By 1896. the organization decided to move its national headquarters closer to the Atlantic coast to more effectively serve the Polish immigrants as they arrived in this country. The headquarters were moved to Buffalo. NY until 1906. then they were moved to WilkesBarre.
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