Marian Helper • Fall 2025 • Marian.org 9 One speaker, Sr. Catarina Esselin, OLM, a member of St. Faustina’s order, encouraged her listeners to take time out in the midst of their busy days to turn to God so as to better live their faith and serve their patients. “We need to bathe in God’s mercy and absorb God’s mercy, and that takes a little bit of time, being with the Lord, uniting ourself with His Heart. Your being united with Jesus makes a difference to your patients.” HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE: Nearly 90 participants, in person and via livestream, attended the 20th Annual Divine Mercy Medicine, Bioethics, and Spirituality Conference, held June 4-6 at the National Shrine. A diverse group of speakers addressed “Current Challenges for Healthcare Professionals.” Hats off to organizer Marie Romagnano, MSN, RN, CCM-R (center), founder of Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy, pictured with Fr. Kaz Chwalek, MIC, spiritual director, and faculty from the Elms College of Nursing. FILIPINO DAY: Happy pilgrims join Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, during the annual Filipino Day celebration on June 21. MOTORCYCLE BLESSINGS: Father Daniel Klimek blessed motorcycles on June 21, an annual event at the National Shrine which brings out enthusiastic riders and their impressive bikes. ‘THE CHOSEN’: On June 23, our Superior General, the Most Rev. Joseph Roesch, MIC, and Fr. Lukasz Mazurek, MIC of the Divine Mercy Apostolate in London, England, were the guests of Carmel Communications for a special screening of Season 5 of “The Chosen” in Rome, Italy. A highlight was meeting Jonathan Roumie, who plays the role of Jesus.
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