24 Because of St. Stanislaus’ devotion to the Holy Souls, his bronze statue stands across from the Marian Cemetery. This cemetery was first consecrated following the death of Fr. Vladimir Jakowski, MIC, the first Marian to die in Stockbridge. He died on Jan. 27, 1948, the anniversary of the passing of the Marians’ Renovator, Blessed George Matulaitis. Buried in the same cemetery is Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, the world-renown expert on Divine Mercy and on the life and spirituality of St. Faustina. 12 Statue of Jesus, the Divine Mercy This statue of Jesus as the Divine Mercy near the entrance of the main parking lot is a welcome sight for pilgrims. It is a smaller version of the bronze statue at CANA — the Marian Formation Center conducted by the Marian Fathers in Kibeho, Rwanda, which was installed after the genocide in the 1990s. Both statues were designed by Mexican artist Gogi Farias. Gogi also crafted the statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego in the Shrine of the Holy Innocents. The statue is a reminder to pray for peace in the world.
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