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During that time a Polish choir was formed
which, in 1950, had its first Christmas concert. At this time,
first attempts were made at sponsoring a Polish priest to Kingston
on a permanent basis. Father Soltyszewski, who was working at
Trois Riviere, Quebec, wanted to take on the undertaking. Due
to a lack of financial sources the matter had to be put-off
to a later date.
During the 70's Archbishop J.A. O'Sullivan permitted
for Holy Mass to be celebrated in the Polish language at the
St. James Boanerges' Chapel by St.
Mary's Cathedral. |
The Chapel, which was build in the Gothic
style in 1890, due to its beautiful architecture, its central
location within the city and its independence from the Canadian
pastorate served as the ideal location for liturgical celebrations
for a small Polish community. The pastoral responsibilities
were fulfilled by priests from Ottawa namely: Fr. Rabiega and
Fr. Chwist. Most often they would come before the Christmas
and Easter Holydays. From 1980 spiritual needs of the Polish
community were satisfied by Fr.Witold Mazurkiewich from the
Glen Nevis parish near Cornwall. |
