Polish Catholic Mission England and Wales

Polish Catholic Mission
in England and Wales

We have been gathering Poles since 1894

A warm welcome

The history of the Polish Catholic Mission dates back to the late 19th century. The mission served Polish emigrants, providing them with an opportunity to participate in liturgical life, connect with their compatriots, and promote Polish culture.

Today, the Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales comprises 71 parishes with 198 places where Mass is celebrated.

Mass is celebrated in Polish. 90 priests serve in our Mission.

OUR PARISHES

Every week on Sundays in 198 places in England and Wales the Eucharist is celebrated in Polish.
We currently have 24 churches and 13 chapels. We borrow Catholic and Anglican churches for liturgical services. We provide regular pastoral care in our parishes.

PASTORALS

Currently, 90 priests serve in the Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales - 59 diocesan priests and 31 religious priests.

Are you a priest? Would you like to serve the Polish community in England and Wales? Write to us.

Nursing Home
LAXTON HALL

Laxton Hall, a 17th-century Grade II listed building located between Laxton and Corby, has been converted into a care home while maintaining the integrity of its original architecture. It is set in 85 acres of grounds and surrounded by beautiful gardens.

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION ON THE OCCASION OF THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLISH CATHOLIC MISSION
IN ENGLAND AND WALES

The history of the Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales is a tale of faith, tradition, and the ongoing commitment to Polish identity among successive generations of emigrants. Our virtual exhibition takes you on a journey through the decades – from the Mission's earliest steps, through the difficult wartime era, to the present day, where it continues to fulfill its spiritual and social role.

In the photographs and documents presented, you will find traces of unwavering faith, a commitment to language and culture, and testimonies of the commitment of priests, nuns, and lay people to building community. Every image, every story, is proof that the Mission is not merely an institution, but a living organism that has been uniting Poles abroad for 130 years.

I invite you to discover this extraordinary history, reflect on its meaning, and admire the archival photographs that capture the emotions, dreams, and everyday lives of Polish emigrants. May this exhibition become a bridge between the past and the present, an inspiration to continue cultivating faith and culture—regardless of the distance separating us from our homeland.

Fr. Bogdan Kołodziej, Rector of the Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales
London 31/12/2024

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MINISTRY

Parishes, churches and chapels in England and Wales where the Eucharist is celebrated in Polish.

Find your spiritual place of growth.

MISSIONARY PILGRIMAGES

Every year, the Polish Catholic Mission, together with parishes, organizes pilgrimages for the Polish community to the three most important Marian sites in England and Wales.

Walsingham
10/10/2026

Walsingham Shrine, located in Norfolk, England, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the UK, known for its long-standing tradition of veneration of Our Lady of Walsingham. Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims have come to pray and seek spiritual renewal at this sacred site.

AYLESFORD
05/09/2026

The Aylesford Shrine, also known as "The Friars," is a former Carmelite pilgrimage site with a rich historical and spiritual tradition that has attracted believers for centuries. This peaceful and spiritual place has become a home for many seeking spiritual renewal and intimacy with God.

HOLYWELL
27.06.2026

The Shrine of Holywell, also known as St. Winifred's Holy Well, is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in Britain and has attracted many pilgrims over the centuries seeking healing in its miraculous waters. This sacred site is a living testament to the deep Christian faith and tradition in Wales.

POLISH PLACES IN GREAT BRITAIN

Those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it

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POBIERZ APLIKACJĘ

Did you know that there are over 21,000 burial places and over 500 memorial sites associated with Poles in the UK?
With the free Polish Places in the UK (PMwWB) app, you can now easily find them!

This unique tool allows you to discover Polish traces on the British Isles: monuments, graves of fallen soldiers, cemeteries, churches and other places of historical and cultural significance.

What does the app offer?

Find Polish memorials in your area and on the UK map

Possibility to add new burial places with photos and descriptions

Access to information about the history and significance of each place

Intuitive map with location function

If you are interested in the history of the Polish presence in the UK or want to visit places important to our community – this app is for you!

Download for free on Android and iOS.

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PEREGRINATION OF THE RELICS OF THE ULMA FAMILY

at the Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales
2024 - 2025 - 2026

"No one has greater love than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

You are my friends if you do what I command you (...)

This I command you, that you love one another" (Jn 15:13-14, 17).

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MISSIONARY EVENTS

In addition to many events organised in parishes, the Polish Catholic Mission in England and Wales is preparing three large events bringing together Poles.
Ahead of us:

HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY
next meeting
20/06/2026

The "Happy Children's Day" for the Polish Diaspora aims to strengthen cultural and national ties among the young generation of Poles. Through fun and collaborative activities, this event aims to build cultural identity and a sense of belonging to the Polish community among participating children.

COMMUNITY MEETING
next meeting
21/06/2026

The "Family Day" for the Polish Diaspora aims to celebrate and strengthen family values within the context of Catholic tradition, helping Polish communities abroad preserve and pass these values on to future generations. Through shared celebration, this event aims to build social bonds and remind people of the role and importance of family in Polish and Christian traditions.

YOUTH DAYS
next meeting
10-12/07/2026

The "Youth Days" organization in Polonia strives to integrate young people of Polish descent into the spirit of the Catholic faith, helping them build their religious and national identity. Through spiritual experiences, lectures, and shared prayer, this event promotes deeper engagement of young people in the life of the Church and strengthens their Polish cultural roots abroad.

CALENDAR OF MAJOR MISSIONARY EVENTS IN 2026

January 10, 2026 – Rector's Christmas Wafer in London Devonia
June 12–14, 2026 – Laxton Hall Family Retreat
June 20, 2026 – Happy Children's Day at Laxton Hall
June 21, 2026 – All-Mission Community Meeting at Laxton Hall
June 27, 2026 – Polish pilgrimage to Holywell and Pantasaph
July 10–12, 2026 – Polish youth meeting in Slough
September 5, 2026 – Polish Community Pilgrimage to Aylesford
September 12, 2026 - Meeting for Presidents and Treasurers of Administrative Boards in London Devonia
20 September 2026 – Scout Pilgrimage to Aylesford
September 26, 2026 - Meeting for Presidents and Treasurers of Administrative Boards in Nottingham
October 10, 2026 – PMK Pilgrimage to Walsingham
October 17, 2026 – Catechists' Day of Retreat in Bradford
October 24, 2026 – Day of Retreat for Catechists in London Devonia