licensed to sell its products in 27 states, it is a fraternal benefit society providing financial security to its members through competitive life insurance and annuities, and offering opportunities for cultural, educational and spiritual growth.
[citation needed] In June of that year, Father Theodor Gieryk of Detroit wrote letters to Polish-language newspapers urging the creation of a Polish-American national organization.
[citation needed] The PRCUA, earlier and more conservative, tended to support the American Catholic hierarchy overlay groups such as parish councils.
The younger PNA was more radical in outlook and generally championed lay leadership over the Church hierarchy.
At present, PRCUA has developed into a fraternal benefit society that performs religious, charitable, educational and civic work on behalf of its members and the Polish-American Community.
Members participate in activities such as folk dancing and singing, language classes, crafts, and youth festivals through local lodges.