10/06/2026
Saturday, we celebrated several milestones here at the PHC including Bishop John Yanta's 95th Celebration of Life and Legacy, America's 250th, the 5th Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the PHC, and Polish American Heritage Month!!
The day started off with a mini-symposium featuring distinguished speakers Aloys Notzon, Chair and President of the Polish Heritage Center Board of Directors, Dr. Piotr Przybylski, Main Specialist in Scientific Documentation at the Road and Bridge Research Institute in Warsaw, Poland, Beatrix Czerkawski, Master of Arts, M.A. - Licentia Docendi awarded by the Royal Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, and Dr. Mark Pienkos, National Director, PAC-Florida Division.
Following the symposium was Mass and a moving tribute to Bishop Yanta next to his gravesite in front of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and side by side to Father Leopold Moczygemba.
After Bishop's Celebration of Life and Legacy, a group photograph was taken of all of the attendees to capture the day. Then a special plaque was presented to Al Notzon from the Honorable Judge Wade Hedtke to mark the monumental event.
Attendees were entertained by the wonderful dancing of Babcia (Grandmother) Dance Group Wawel and music by Rebecca Jane Huck. Guests enjoyed delicious Pierogi made by our friends at Apolonia Catering, Pierogi and More.
Thank you to the amazing sponsors, and all those that helped make this day extra special!! It was a beautiful day filled with joy and memories of our beloved Bishop Yanta, and his lasting legacy of Polish culture and historical preservation!!
