Abstract
The common history of priests Cardinal August Hlond and Archbishop Joseph Gawlina in the years 1933–1948 is interspersed with the major events in the history of the Catholic Church in Poland and the world. Mutual meetings and correspondence show great trust and discretion in moving issues at the highest level. All figures discussed in this article have significant importance in the existence and functioning of the Catholic Church as well as the Military Ordinariate in Poland and Emigration.