The only Polish Center in Orange County was established to satisfy the spiritual and social needs of the Polish people living in the area of the Diocese of Orange.
Fr. Joseph A. Karp was assigned to be the first spiritual director of the Polish Center. He worked hard to keep the Center growing. The first Polish Mass in the Center was celebrated by Fr. Joseph on January 16, 1983.
On July 1, 2000, a new director was named - Fr. Douglas J. Cook from the Diocese of Orange. Fr. Doug also works at the diocesan Office of Canonical Services (Marriage Tribunal). After having worked at the Polish Center for 6 years, Fr. Douglas is going to Rome for three 3 years to continue his doctor studies in canon law.
On July 1, 2006 Fr. George P. Blais began working at the Center as the new director. Fr. George, a native of Manchester, NH moved to Orange County with his family and studied at click here for complete bio
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