Bridging with our culture in Upper Silesia, Poland, to enrich our Texas heritage.

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Silesian Texans

 


Photo from Panna Maria: An Image of Polish
 Texans
by Joseph Jaworski, 1991.

Land meant prosperity for posterity.
In the 1850s, immigrants from the European region of Upper Silesia, now in Poland, came to Texas.  We are the descendants of those brave settlers, seeking to keep alive their traditions, culture, heritage and memories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


New:

Historic St. Michael's in San Antonio featured!


In the News:  Preserving the History of St. Michael's Church

Story & Photos - Fr. Leopold Moczygemba Foundation Gala

Business & Professional - just added to our Notables page!

Weddings  - Vintage photos!

Illuminated Faith  - Stained glass windows!

Early Immigrant Articles:
 Bąk - Bonk; Jedrús - JendruschJoschko - Yosko; Kowalik; Król;  Lyssy;  Moy; Piegsa; Smialek - Schmialek; Zigmond

Visit our new Photo Gallery.

 


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