Community
Upper Room Praise & Worship Community
The Upper Room Praise & Worship Community is the Shrine’s Catholic charismatic prayer group, founded in 2019.
Communities & ministries
Our communities & ministries
Discover groups, ministries, apostolates and communities connected with the Shrine.
Service ministry
Shrine Music Ministry
The Music Ministry is responsible for the musical part in the Shrine’s liturgical celebrations. It is the work of many local talented people participating in singing and different playing groups.
Community
Czestochowa Young Adults (CYA)
Since 2020, Czestochowa Young Adults (also known as CYA) has brought together young adults in their 20s and 30s to grow in faith and fellowship. One of the vibrant Catholic young adult communities in the Greater Philadelphia area, CYA has members from many different parishes, dioceses, and states, and we always welcome newcomers!
Community
Sisterhood of Mary’s Hearts
Sisterhood of Mary’s Hearts is a women’s community formed around Marian spirituality, prayer and fellowship.
Devotion / service
Eucharistic Adoration
The Shrine’s Eucharistic Adoration ministry invites the faithful to spend time with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Seasonal initiative
Walking Pilgrimage
The Walking Pilgrimage continues the tradition of journeying on foot to venerate Our Lady of Czestochowa at the American Czestochowa.
Formation group
Encounter School of Ministry — Doylestown Campus
Encounter School of Ministry — Doylestown Campus is a two-year Catholic ministry training program focused on equipping disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Community
JMJ Homeschoolers Co-op
Jesus, Mary and Joseph (JMJ) homeschooling families meet at the Shrine for a school-year co-op combining Mass, classes and community.
Formation group
Lectio Divina Bible Meetings
Lectio Divina Bible Meetings gather participants around the Scripture readings of the upcoming Sunday liturgy for prayer, reflection and faith sharing.
Service ministry
Lectors
The Shrine Lector Group serves the liturgy by proclaiming the Word of God and the Prayer of the Faithful.
Service ministry
Altar Servers
The Altar Servers ministry gives young people an opportunity to serve at the Shrine’s liturgies and major celebrations.
Service ministry
Ushers
The Ushers ministry supports hospitality, order and practical care during liturgies and Shrine gatherings.
Community
Youth Group
Our Lady of Czestochowa Youth Group brings together young Catholics ages 13–18 for faith, friendship, Scripture and personal growth.
Apostolate
Vocation Apostolate
The Shrine Vocation Apostolate promotes and supports discernment of vocations to priesthood, religious life and married life.
Service ministry
Welcome Group
The Welcome Group is a volunteer ministry helping visitors and participants feel informed, comfortable and at home at the Shrine.
Institution
Polish School
The Polish School at the Shrine teaches Polish language together with elements of Polish history, geography, culture and folk dance.
Partner service
Natural Family Planning
Natural Family Planning resources at the Shrine present the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTechnology.
Partner service
Rachel’s Vineyard
Rachel’s Vineyard offers a confidential retreat and healing ministry for people experiencing emotional and spiritual pain after abortion.
Program
Traditional Latin Mass (TLM)
The Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) community supports celebration of the older form of the Roman liturgy at the Shrine.
Seasonal initiative
Veterans / Polish-American Veterans Commemorations
The Shrine’s veterans commemorations honor Polish and Polish-American military service, remembrance and prayer for the fallen and deceased.
Community
International Group / International Day
International Day at the Shrine brings together faithful of different nationalities for prayer, Mass and the sharing of their cultures.
Community
Polish Charismatic Community “SHEMA”
Wspólnota Odnowy w Duchu Świętym „SHEMA” działa przy Sanktuarium jako polskojęzyczna wspólnota modlitwy, uwielbienia i formacji.
Community
Widows & Widowers Group (Polish)
Polskojęzyczna Wspólnota Wdów i Wdowców spotyka się przy Sanktuarium na comiesięcznym dniu skupienia.
Partner service
AA / ACA Meetings (Polish)
Polskojęzyczna grupa AA przy Sanktuarium zapewnia miejsce spotkań dla osób, które chcą utrzymać trzeźwość i pomagać innym w zdrowieniu z alkoholizmu.
Community
J’s BAND
J’s BAND is a Shrine music group with rehearsal activity documented in the legacy calendar.
Community
Catholic Singles
Catholic Singles legacy events invited single Catholics to build meaningful friendships rooted in shared faith and Christian values.
Internal team
Media Team
The Media Team invites volunteers to help the Shrine with video, creative work, writing and media coverage.
Program
Bible Study — Gospel of John
Bible Study — The Gospel of John is a weekly Scripture study led at the Shrine by Fr. Joseph Olczak, OSPPE.