On Monday, September 15, it will be 20 years since the presence and apostolic service of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Slovakia began. On this occasion, at 10:00 a.m. in the parish church of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, a solemn Eucharist will be presided over by Bishop Stanislav Stolárik, during which new members will be admitted to the Association of Apostles of Divine Mercy “Faustinum.” The program will also include a thanksgiving adoration and, at the conclusion of the celebration, the Hour of Mercy prayer and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The Superior General of the Congregation, Mother Miriam Janiec, will participate in the celebration.

The first convent of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Slovakia was established in the village of Nižný Hrušov near Vranov nad Topľou. It was erected on September 15, 2005, by the Superior General of the Congregation, Mother Gracjana Szewc, and solemnly consecrated by Archbishop Alojz Tkáč of Košice. The first superior of the community was Sr. M. Faustyna Olszewska from Poland. The other members were two Slovak sisters: Sr. M. Clareta Fečová (the current superior of the convent) and Sr. M. Tymotea Čandová. The sisters also served for several years in Bratislava and currently continue their ministry in Nižný Hrušov and Košice.