Following the separation of the Roman Catholic Church and Polish National Catholic Church in 1897. Polish Americans throughout the country struggled to find a medium to express their religious beliefs. Independent churches soon formed throughout the country to meet the needs of the Polish community. Our Savior Parish was founded in 1916 in the City of Detroit. the first independent Polish Catholic Church in Michigan. Initially. the group focused on helping Polish immigrants better acclimate to life in America. The parish established a bilingual accredited parochial school. and enrollment reached over 350 students. By 1970. increasing membership resulted in the parish relocating to a new. beautiful church complex in Dearborn Heights.
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