About Our Church

St.  Casimir's Catholic Church was organized on December 3, 1898. Its  founders were the members of the oldest Polish organization in Lowell,  St. Casimir's Men's Society, organized in November, 1898. In January,  1901 this parish was reorganized as St. Casimir's Polish National  Catholic Church. We relocated to our present location on Lakeview  Avenue. This edifice was consecrated on May 3, 1911.

 In 1913, fifty acres were purchased for a cemetery  and park in Pelham, New Hampshire. To insure proper care, a perpetual  care fund was initiated. In 1972, a shrine was erected and blessed by  Bishop Walter Slowakiewicz, Diocesan Ordinary. 

The  parish grew and expanded in membership under the leadership of Rev.  Joseph Klimczak, pastor from 1965 to 1995 when he was called home by  God.

​Our  current Pastor Fr. Andrzej Tenus joined St. Casimir's in December 2006  and has worked tirelessly to provide spiritual leadership and improve  and grow the Parish.

Many  faithful attend Mass regularly and there is an active Sunday School.  The parish is energetic, with each organization sponsoring fund raisers  and socials throughout the year.New members are always welcome.

It  is a Catholic and Apostolic Church, preserving the faith of the  Apostles and having apostolic succession with an unbroken line of  bishops from the Apostles of Jesus Christ, to the present day bishops  and priests.

IT IS A CATHOLIC CHURCH - rooted in Scripture, based on tradition and accepting the decisions of the first Seven Councils of the undivided Church.

IT IS AN APOSTOLIC CHURCH - preserving the Apostolic Succession and teachings of the Apostles.

IT IS A SACRAMENTAL CHURCH-  which acknowledges Seven Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation, The Word  of God Penance, Holy Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders,  Matrimony.

IT IS A WELCOMING CHURCH - our doors are open to all. Jesus Christ called all to be His  followers. He said: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,  baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy  Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you."  (Matthew 28:19-20) Everyone is welcome.

IT IS A RESPONSIVE CHURCH - meeting the religious needs of our faithful through Mass, the  Sacraments and other services and their social needs through various  service organizations.

IT IS A TEACHING CHURCH - having Communion and Confirmation classes for children and teens, a  Sunday School to teach the faith. We also offer annual diocesan youth  retreats and national youth convocations for our young people.

IT IS A DEMOCRATIC CHURCH - clergy and church members meet together at local, diocesan and  national synods (conventions). Each parish sends elected delegates and  their pastors, to decided church policies. Individual parishes are  governed by a parish committee that is elected annually by the  parishioners. This committee, together with the pastor, oversees the  management of the parish.

IT IS AN ECUMENICAL CHURCH - cooperating with other churches to make our community a better place  in which to live. At this time official dialogue is established between  representatives of Anglican, Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches and  the Polish National Catholic Church.

IT IS A COUNSELING CHURCH - we are available to help people who are having personal, spiritual or  family problems. Parishioners offer moral and spiritual support.

IT IS A WORSHIPPING CHURCH - regular Mass attendance is encouraged on Sundays and holy days of  obligation. Other Services also call us to give praise and honor to God.

The symbol of the Polish National Catholic Church summarizes in its outward form the substance of Christianity.

THE BOOK - represents the revealed Word of God.

THE SUN - is the sign of religious freedom and fervor.

THE CROSS - is the mark of suffering and consecration for others.

THE PALM - is the symbol of well-earned peace.

We are to incorporate these Christian principles in our lives by "Truth, Work and Struggle."supporting missionaries around the world.