The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is the oldest Polish American fraternal organization in the United States. It was established in 1873 in the spirit of brotherhood to unite and help Polish immigrants and has developed into a dynamic fraternal benefit society whose insurance policies are competitive. Branch 835 (Pittsburgh, Pa.) is also known as St. Elizabeth's Society. The Society performs religious, charitable, educational and civic work on behalf of its members and the Polish American Community. Members can participate in activities when they purchase insurance from the Society. Through its local lodges, the Society is committed to strengthening and preserving spiritual values, patriotic zeal, its ethnic culture, heritage, and fostering of cultural relations between the United States and Poland. Individual members are encouraged and given the opportunity to participate in fraternal activities which will benefit other members and the American community. In the spirit of its 125 year motto, "for God and country," religious and patriotic observances are stressed and scheduled throughout the year. The Society encourages good citizenship and loyalty to the United States and its membership adheres to Roman Catholic tenets, promotes Catholic action, religious retreats, support of the clergy and strong support of the Catholic Church.
From the description of Records of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, Branch 835 (Pittsburgh, Pa.), 1958-1977. (University of Pittsburgh). WorldCat record id: 30628787
