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Karcz, Rev. Valerian
Clergyman, lecturer. At the National Convention of the Polish Priests Ass'n, held in 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pa., lectured on "Akcja Katolicka" (The Catholic Action). Appears on Polish programs broadcast over the radio. Vice-chaplain of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (second largest fraternal organization in U.S.), from 1941 to 1945. Former assistant at St. Hedwig's parish, Gary, Ind. Since July 8, 1939, pastor of Assumption B. V. Mary parish, New Chicago, Ind. Address: Hobart P.O., Indiana.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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