Central Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church

Learn About Us.

Learn more about the missions, ministries, and parishes of the Central Diocese

Parishes Near You.

The parishes of the Central Diocese are located throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, Eastern New York, Metro New York, New Jersey, Maryland, California, and Colorado. Find a place to disciple near you.

Commissions.

The Central Diocese has ten standing offices and commissions all designed to serve the people of the Church. From Acolytes to History to Youth, we are committed to growing disciples of Christ.

Adoration Society.

Founded in April 1897, the Women’s Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament it is the oldest Church-wide organization. It was with great courage and foresight that this organization elevated women in the Church, giving them a prominent place in the liturgy, long before equality was fully established in society.

Welcome.

Welcome to the website of the Central Diocese of the Polish National Catholic Church. I hope your visit provides you with the information you need. I wish you every blessing in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. -- Bishop Anthony, Prime Bishop and Ordinary of the Central Diocese

Read Prime Bishop Anthony's Story

Men’s Spiritual Retreat

The YMS of R will have their annual Men's Spiritual Retreat from June 12th through the 15th at the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center in Waymart, PA. This year’s theme is Iron Sharpens Iron from Proverbs 27:17, and is designed for all men of the Church. Of special note, we will be joined by […]

Convo 2024

We encourage all Diocesan families to register their youth ages 13 through 20 for Convo 2024. The early/discounted registration date is June 15th. Convo 2024 with the theme Running the Race from 1 Corinthians 9:24 will take place from July 22nd through 26th at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania.

95th Anniversary Celebration at Spójnia Farm & Family Day Celebration

We invite all to join us at Spójnia Farm and the Bishop Hodur Retreat and Recreation Center for a day of worship, fellowship and enjoyment on July 4th. On July 4th we honor the 95th anniversary of the blessing and dedication of the Spójnia Farm property by Bishop Francis Hodur on July 4, 1929. Holy […]

Kurs 2024

Kurs 2024 Registration is now open. Kurs is for youth ages 8 to 17 and runs from July 4th through the 13th. You may register your children starting now and until June 25th. The Registration form and instructions are here: Kurs 2024 Registration. The cost for campers whose families are members of the Polish National Catholic […]

Sacred Vocations Month

June is Sacred Vocations Month in the PNCC. We ask that in addition to your daily prayers that you also pray for our bishops, priests, deacons, and for an increase of priests and deacons. Heavenly Father, Master of the harvest,we humbly ask You to send more laborers intoYour fields, for the work is indeed great.Grant […]