That weekend I was privileged to be a member of the team leading a pilgrimage to Rome for the canonization, under the guidance of Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, the vice-postulator of the cause for Sr. Faustina’s canonization with the Holy See. Unexpected volunteer! The adventure really began on the evening before the big day. Father Seraphim asked me to accompany him on a visit to the office at the Vatican of the Polish monsignor who was designated as the master of ceremonies for the Radiation of Grace Few memories are more precious to me than the canonization day of St. Faustina, April 30, 2000 — the same day that our Holy Father, Pope St. John Paul II, also proclaimed his intention to establish the annual Feast of Divine Mercy. By Robert Stackpole, STD 12 Marian Helper • Spring 2025 • Marian.org Silver Jubilee © Servicio Fotografico de L.O.R. On Divine Mercy Sunday 2000, Dr. Robert Stackpole proclaimed one of the readings for Mass, as Pope St. John Paul II looked on.
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