St. Casimir Parish Is One of the Oldest Polish Parishes In The Midwest
St. Casimir... have you heard of him?
He may not be one of the more famous male saints (a la Sts. Nicholas, Patrick, and Valentine), but he is one that you will want to meet!
St. Casimir was a 15th-century prince of Poland and Lithuania, born in 1458 to King Casimir IV and Queen Elizabeth of Austria. Despite his royal status, Casimir chose a life of deep piety, humility, and devotion to God.
Remembered for his love of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Casimir is known for his strong moral character, as he resisted the temptations of wealth and power, dedicating himself to prayer, helping the poor, and promoting peace. St. Casimir died of tuberculosis in 1484 at the young age of 25.
With his Feast Day on March 4th, there is no better time than now to make a pilgrimage to the historic St. Casimir Parish:
Located in Cleveland, St. Casimir Parish is the city's second-oldest Polish parish and possibly one of the most welcoming churches you will ever visit.
Established in 1891, St. Casimir Parish has a history as intriguing as the man himself, thanks to the many priests who have served through the years and the constant artistic and architectural upgrades.
When you visit, you will find yourself in awe of the church's outer and inner beauty, the latter of which boasts a marble and onyx altar, stunning murals, and intricate stained glass windows.
Owen M. Dabek via Wikimedia Commons
Billed as a "personal parish for those Catholics of the Latin Rite of Polish descent," St. Casimir is also one of the most prominent historical landmarks in the City of Cleveland!
Mass at St. Casimir Parish is celebrated on Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Before you visit, be sure to check out the Parish's upcoming calendar of events, which includes the famous Taste of St. Casimir Polish Food Festival.
To learn more about St. Casimir Parish, please visit their website.