On May 17 this year, the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Gherghenzano, in the province of Bologna, will host a day of recollection and formation as part of a series of catecheses on Divine Mercy. The meeting will be led by Sr. Tymoteusza Kmiotek and Sr. Wincenta Mąka from the Roman community of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. The program includes Holy Mass, catecheses on Saint Sister Faustina and the Apostolic Movement of Divine Mercy that grew out of her spirituality, as well as on the role of Mary in the life of Saint Faustina. There will also be common prayer during the Hour of Mercy and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, a fraternal gathering, and sharing about God’s action in everyday life.
On May 18 this year, on the anniversary of the birth of Saint John Paul II, at 3:00 p.m., for the ninth time the faithful of Australia and Oceania will unite in prayer with the words of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The initiative is a fruit of the Divine Mercy Congress held in Melbourne in 2018 and consists in joining together in prayer twice a year: on May 18 – the anniversary of the birth of Saint John Paul II, and on September 13 – the anniversary of the revelation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, especially among the faithful of Australia and Oceania. The Sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy have also joined this initiative. On May 18 this year, all participants in this initiative, including those from other countries around the world, will pray for the following intentions:
- For peace throughout the world and for the healing of the wounds of nations affected by hatred and violence.
• For the Church and Holy Father Leo XIV, bishops, priests, and all the People of God, that they may be for all people a clear sign of God’s presence and a safe harbor of salvation.
• For the triumph of Divine Mercy in the hearts of the doubtful, the lost, and those who are searching.
• For the protection of people’s health from diseases that arouse fear and anxiety.
• For the intentions of all those taking part in this initiative.
More information and registration: www.worldchaplet.org
On May 18, another Monday’s meeting will be held at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow-Łagiewniki, dedicated to contemplating the Catechism of the Catholic Church and prayer at the miracle-famous Divine Mercy image and the tomb of St. Faustina for the recovery of faith in the Eucharistic presence of Jesus, and for priests. At 6.45 pm, Fr. Janusz Kościelniak will lead a short meditation based on the articles of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The focal point of the program will be the encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with individual blessing. Those who cannot physically come to Łagiewniki, can connect to the on-line broadcast at www.saint-faustina.org .
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The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy sincerely thanks all Benefactors who support the online broadcast from the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki, available at: www.saint-faustina.org , on YouTube, and in the Faustyna.pl mobile applications for Android and iOS. Thanks to this broadcast, people can virtually pilgrimage to the Łagiewniki Shrine 24 hours a day to participate in the Liturgy and pray for their intentions. For all Benefactors and Supporters of this work, a Holy Mass will be celebrated on May 20 this year at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of the miraculous Image of the Merciful Jesus and the tomb of Saint Faustina. We entrust everyone to Divine Mercy in our daily prayers in this holy place.
On May 22 this year, a youth meeting entitled “Łagiewnicka 22” will take place at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel with the grace-filled image of the Merciful Jesus and the tomb of Saint Faustina, and will be led by the sisters from the Kraków community of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. The program includes a passage from Diary no. 1102 about relationship, knowledge, and mission, along with a commentary by Sr. Jasmina Brożko, followed by a moment of silent prayer and worship of Divine Mercy during the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
On May 22 this year at 6:00 p.m., another formation meeting for devotees of Divine Mercy will take place at the convent of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Świnice Warckie. The meeting is intended for those who desire to deepen their knowledge of God in the mystery of His merciful love and to benefit from the school of spirituality of Saint Sister Faustina. The topic of this meeting will be “Mother of Mercy” and “The Merciful Spirit Acting in the Church.” The program includes: the Eucharist, conferences, and an agape meal. The “Faustinum” Community is led by Sr. Lilioza Gorzkiewicz, and the spiritual director is Fr. Marek Zieliński. Formation meetings are held on the third Friday of each month.
Under this motto, on May 23 this year, at the convent of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Walendów near Warsaw, a series of meetings will begin, with Divine and human mercy as the main theme. The program – from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – includes prayer at the Hour of Mercy and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, which will open each meeting, a talk, a walk, adoration, the possibility of confession, and praise prayer. The special guest of the first meeting will be Sr. Gaudia Skass from the Kraków community of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, and its theme will be: “Breathe Calmly.” The organizers of these quarterly meetings – the Walendów community of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy – invite those who are tired, overwhelmed, and stressed by everyday life to come and spend time with the merciful God, in whose presence one can breathe calmly.
The meetings take place in a convent with a large garden where Saint Sister Faustina stayed twice.
On May 15th (Friday), the Church is making a novena before the feast of the Holy Spirit. In the chapels of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, including the one with the miracle-famous image of Merciful Jesus and the tomb of St. Faustina at the Shrine of Divine Mercy, this novena is combined with the May devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. You can participate in it on-line and ask for the light and all the gifts of the Holy Spirit for you, the Church, our country and the world, so that the Spirit lead us to full familiarity with Jesus, reveal to us the depth of His merciful love and teach us to perceive His presence and action in our daily lives. At the end of the novena in the Łagiewniki Shrine, a prayer vigil will be held.
On Saturday, May 23, a prayer vigil before the Solemnity of Pentecost will take place at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki. In the chapel with the grace-filled image of the Merciful Jesus and the tomb of St. Faustina, the vigil will begin at 8:00 p.m. with a conference given by Sr. Maria Faustyna Ciborowska from the Kraków community of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, entitled: “Little Known, Little Loved.” It will be followed by praise and worship, prayer for healing and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and – the Eucharist. Let us experience together the Vigil of Pentecost in Łagiewniki, either in person or through the online broadcast, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform and shape our hearts.
Registration is now open for a retreat in English, which will take place at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki from August 20–23 under the theme: “Mercy Revealed in the Upper Room.” The retreat, based on Sacred Scripture and the mystical experience of St. Sister Faustina, will be led by Fr. Jason Jones, a canon of the Menevia Diocese (Wales) and rector of the diocesan Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, and Sr. Faustia Szaboova of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, actively involved in proclaiming the message of Divine Mercy in the Łagiewniki Sanctuary and internationally.
More information and registration are available on the organizers’ website – the Association of Apostles of Divine Mercy Faustinum – until June 15.
Before the Feast of Divine Mercy, a new version of the “Faustyna.pl” application was released. The app was originally created in 2016 on the occasion of World Youth Day. It is intended primarily for pilgrims coming to the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki, as well as for all those who wish to stay connected with this holy place through online streaming or through the works carried out there by the Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy.
The new version of the application, available in 7 languages, has been expanded to include, among other things, a guide to the Sanctuary (important for individual pilgrims), an audio version of the “Diary,” the Chaplet for the Dying, “Close to Rahamim,” and the option to draw a Patron for a given year. The application is free of charge and can be downloaded for Android and iOS via the website: www.faustyna.pl or from Google Play and the App Store.
People from many countries of the world participating in the work of the Perpetual Chaplet of Divine Mercy are praying not only in their own intentions, but also asking for “mercy on us and the whole world”. Specific intention for May: For children and youth so that they nurture the spirit of faith, hope and love and for new vocations to God’s service in the Church.
The work of Perpetual Chaplet is a response to the request of Jesus to constantly implore for mercy “for us and the whole world”. The work has been operated by the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy at: www.faustyna.pl since 2011. Anyone can participate in it by filling out a short form and declare to say the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, which Jesus dictated to St. Faustina—at least once.
It is a tradition in Poland that Catholics gather in every church and even at small roadside shrines in May to celebrate “Majówki” – a special kind of devotion to the Virgin Mary, during which the Litany of Loreto is sung. At the Shrine in Krakow-Łagiewniki, the May devotions are celebrated in the chapel of the miracle-famous Divine Mercy Image and the tomb of St. Faustina every day at 7:00 pm and on Sundays and other holidays at 6:30 pm. You can also join in the prayer online, at /www.saint-faustina.org
In 2025, at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Płock, thanks to the generosity and great kindness of our donors, we were able to carry out many works. From April to December 2025, design works related to the interior arrangement of our church were carried out; we purchased new organs together with speakers; an illuminated display case was made in the vestibule of the Shrine; equipment for online transmission was installed and internet access was connected in the new building; works related to systems ensuring the safety of people staying on our premises were completed (fire protection system, monitoring, access control, etc.); plantings were made in the courtyard of the Shrine, and a waste shelter was built. We equipped the conference room with tables, necessary furniture, and sound system; tables were purchased for the café; we furnished rooms with kitchenettes in the new part of the Pilgrims’ House; we made available to pilgrims restrooms equipped with dispensers for towels, soap, paper, etc.
The most important works planned for 2026 are the installation of the floor and the construction of new, comfortable pews for the Shrine. If funds allow, we also plan to install the final sound system and complete other elements of the interior décor. At the same time, we wish to further equip the café with necessary appliances: an oven, dishes, and a coffee machine, so that it may fully serve pilgrims from all over Poland and from around the world who come to our Shrine.
The completion of the above works would not have been possible without the support of donors. We believe that God Himself desires this place to radiate His Mercy and that everyone may draw here from the Source, experiencing an encounter with Him. We feel honored to be able to build such an important place, where for the first time the Merciful Jesus appeared to Saint Sister Faustina, and that we can do this together with you. We invite you to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Płock!
The Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy and the Apostles of Divine Mercy—following in the footsteps of St. Faustina and participating in her mission of proclaiming the message of Mercy to the world through the witness of life, deeds, word, and prayer—will in 2026 remember, commemorate, and celebrate the following anniversaries:
22 February – 95th anniversary of the revelation of the image of Jesus, the Merciful, to St. Sister Faustina Kowalska in the convent of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy in Płock.
22–24 February – 30th anniversary of the First International Congress of Apostles of Divine Mercy at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki. Theme: The Apostolic Movement of Divine Mercy.
May – 45th anniversary of the first critical and complete edition of the Diary of St. Sister Faustina Kowalska.
27 May – 20th anniversary of the pilgrimage of Pope Benedict XVI to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki.
18 June – 80th anniversary of the establishment of the house of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Zakopane.
6 July – 145th anniversary of the death of the foundress, Mother Teresa Potocka, in Wilanów. She was buried at Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw (Avenue T).
26–31 July – 10th anniversary of World Youth Day in Kraków. Its patrons were St. Sister Faustina and St. John Paul II. Before the meeting in Kraków, young people from 187 countries stayed in various dioceses; during WYD they visited the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Łagiewniki to pray before the grace-filled image of Jesus, the Merciful, and at the tomb of the Apostle of Divine Mercy.
30 July – 10th anniversary of the pilgrimage of Pope Francis to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki. Prayer of the Holy Father before the grace-filled image of Jesus, the Merciful, and at the tomb of St. Sister Faustina, as well as his ministry in the confessional in the basilica.
1 August – 15th anniversary of the “Perpetual Chaplet” initiative on the website www.faustyna.pl. Thanks to this initiative, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed continuously day and night, and internet users from many countries join daily in prayer with the Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy.
15 August – 25th anniversary of the ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Postavy, Belarus.
25 August – 25th anniversary of the ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Świnice Warckie.
16 November – 80th anniversary of the establishment of the house of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Wrocław.
4 December – 145th anniversary of the ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Derdy near Warsaw.
2026 – 100th anniversary of the establishment of the house of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Warsaw (Grochów).
The website: www.sanktuarium.faustyna.pl, run by the Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki, is now in a new layout. It contains information for pilgrims (guide, QR code, pilgrimage registration, accommodation, restaurant), a live broadcast from the chapel with the grace-famed image of the Merciful Jesus and the tomb of St. Faustina, works carried out by the sisters, news, galleries, and materials concerning the history of this “place chosen by God” for the veneration of His mercy.
From October 3–5, an International Conference entitled “New and Pioneering Themes in the Writings of St. Faustina and Her Influence on the Life of the Church” was held at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki. Lecturers and speakers from various academic centers in Poland and the Vatican took part. The full texts of their presentations have been published by the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków in a test format at the following addresses:
https://monografie.upjp2.edu.pl/wn/catalog/book/183
https://czasopisma.upjp2.edu.pl/poloniasacra/issue/view/412
A video summary of these studies will be available at a later date, which will be announced on our website.
The conference was organized by: the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków, the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, the Rectorate of the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki, and the Association of the Apostles of Divine Mercy “Faustinum.” Devotees of Divine Mercy and St. Faustina participated not only from all over Poland but also from many countries around the world, including India, Hong Kong, Palestine, Jordan, the USA, Canada, Australia, France, Spain, Sweden, Wales, and Slovakia.
The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy is collecting information on churches and chapels dedicated to St. Faustina. New submissions should be sent by filling out a form with contact information (full name of the church, mailing address, email, and phone) and a horizontal photo in .jpg format at www.saint-faustina.org in the Sister Faustina – Churches tab. Check beforehand if a particular church or chapel is not already listed on the website.
Sister Faustina is the patron saint of many schools, works of mercy, and other entities in Poland and around the world, as can already be seen at Faustyna.pl. The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy is collecting this information. Entities under the patronage of St. Faustina should be submitted by filling out a form with contact information (full name of the entity, mailing address, email address, and telephone) and a horizontal photo in .jpg format at www.sister-faustina.org, in the Sister Faustina tab. Make sure beforehand that the entity in question is not already listed on the website.
The Lord Jesus, in the devotion to Divine Mercy, gives us a special time of grace at three o’clock in the afternoon. It is the moment of His dying on the cross, of which he said to Sister Faustina: “This is the hour of great mercy for the whole world. … In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion…” (Diary, 1320). In order to take advantage of these promises of Jesus, one must pray with confidence and add deeds of mercy towards others to the trustful prayer. Jesus proposes three ways of experiencing the prayer at the Hour of Mercy: celebrating the Way of the Cross, visiting the Blessed Sacrament, and if it is impossible, connecting with Him, dying on the cross, wherever 3 pm finds us. In this prayer, we turn directly to Jesus, and in our pleading, we appeal to the merits of His painful Passion. It is a privileged time in the Divine Mercy devotion, which is why the Hour of Mercy and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy are practiced every day in all convents of the Congregation. You can join in this prayer through an on-line transmission from the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki at faustyna.pl and via the Faustyna.pl application.
Responding to the needs of individual pilgrims from all over the world who come to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow-Łagiewniki, the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy has prepared a very functional guide to this holy place using QR codes. It contains not only information about the individual locations, but above all the message of the treasure of this place, the spiritual heritage of St. Faustina, especially given by Jesus and recorded in her Diary. From now on, each pilgrim, scanning a QR code on a smartphone, will be guided by the sisters to a particular site, learn what meetings and conversations with the Inhabitants of Heaven St. Faustina had there. With the help of a 3D map one can see the entire Shrine and move on to the next object. The guide has already been made available not only in Polish, but also in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Slovak, German and Russian. For other language areas, a scanned QR code automatically selects English.
Under this title, the long-awaited new biography of St. Faustina, written by Sr. M. Elżbieta Siepak ISMM, has been published by Misericordia Publishing. The book is based exclusively on published source materials (“Diary”, “Letters of St. Faustina”, “Memories of St. Faustina”) and unpublished materials from archives, as well as documents from the beatification process.
This album edition of the biography and the spiritual legacy of the Apostle of Divine Mercy contains 385 photographs, many of which have never been published before. Extensive footnotes (over 676) provide an even deeper context of her life: in her family environment, during her years of service in wealthier families, and in the convents of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. The publication also includes indexes of people and places, making it easy to find the desired information, as well as a bibliography of the most important works. The book is beautifully published and is a unique position not only for those interested in her life, mission, and spirituality. The book is available at the Misericordia Publishing store in the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Kraków-Łagiewniki and in the online store. Buy here
The Church under the invocation of St. Joseph at the monastery of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Walendów – where St. Faustina prayed and where Fr. Edmund Elter SJ “unfolded her wings for flight” for the first time, confirming the divine origin of her mystical experiences – is undergoing a general renovation and needs financial support.
The sisters have already managed to: replace the windows and doors, install new electrical wiring and lighting, repaint the church interior, restore the marble floor, replace the pews, and repair the bells with an automatic system. Soon, they plan to install a soundproof confessional and build a railing in front of the altar.
However, the main goal of the fundraising effort is to renovate the church façade and replace the gutters. Donations for this purpose should be sent to the following account:
Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy
Walendów
ul. Nad Utratą 30
05-830 Nadarzyn
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A.
Branch in Pruszków
ul. Wojska Polskiego 23
Account number: PL95 1240 6380 1111 0000 5114 1145
BIC Code of Bank Pekao SA: PKOPPLPW
The sisters, grateful for any support towards this very costly investment, which exceeds the monastery’s financial capabilities, remember benefactors and donors in their daily prayers.
St. Faustina’s prophetic mission of recalling the biblical truth of God’s mercy resulted, among other things, in churches and parishes being dedicated to Jesus the Merciful or Divine Mercy. Many Shrines of Divine Mercy have also been established in Poland and around the world. Some of them can be found in the list at Faustyna.pl. It is worth mentioning that during St. Faustina’s lifetime, there was not a single parish or shrine under this name. The Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy is collecting this information. Shrines of Divine Mercy can be submitted by filling out a form with contact information (full name of the entity, mailing address, email address, and telephone) and a horizontal photo in .jpg format at www.saint-faustina.org in the Shrines tab. Make sure beforehand that the shrine in question is not already listed on the website.
Every day at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow-Łagiewniki, Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy gather at the Image of Divine Mercy and the tomb of St. Faustina to pray the Rosary for families and married couples experiencing difficulties and crises. Also at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Płock, Holy Mass is celebrated on every 22nd day of a month at 5pm with this intention. To join this prayer in the Łagiewniki Shrine, also in the intention of your family or loved ones, you can access the live video broadcasting at www.saint-faustina.org.
The Chaplet for the Dying project supports a daily average of 125 moribund, whose names have been reported to us by SMS or e-mail. The moribund are spiritually supported not only by people from Poland, but also from other countries worldwide, who have declared their willingness to hold vigil on a selected day and time to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the intention of the person whose name they have received by text message or e-mail. We still need more people who will take up this ministry of mercy, so that help will quickly reach those who are the weakest, but are making the most important decisions and fighting the most difficult fights of their lives. Information about the project and applications are accessible via www.saint-faustina.org. The work is carried out by the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy’s Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow-Łagiewniki at: www.faustyna.pl.
On every Thursday at 5 pm, at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow-Łagiewniki, a Divine Mercy Holy Mass is celebrated for the intercession of St. Faustina in the intention of requests and thanks to the faithful offered in the chapel with the image of Merciful Jesus and the tomb of the Apostle of Divine Mercy. You can add an intention right before the Mass and those who cannot physically be present at it can join us in prayer thanks to the online broadcast at www.faustyna.pl.
The Diary of St. Faustina, which enjoys immense popularity, is sought after in foreign languages in Poland, too. The convent of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy at the Łagiewniki Shrine often receives inquiries about the possibility of purchasing its translations, as well as reproductions of the Divine Mercy image with inscriptions in other languages. In response to the needs of pilgrims and online inquirers, the Misericordia publishing company ensures that foreign language versions of the Diary and images of Merciful Jesus with inscriptions in other languages than Polish are available in the Łagiewniki bookstore. These can also be ordered in various formats, on different materials, and in different languages by writing to: zamówienia@misericordia.faustyna.net.
The Misericordia publishing company serves the mission of proclaiming the message of Mercy, so in the company bookstore at the Łagiewniki Shrine (next to the basilica), you can also purchase other books related to the life, mission, and spirituality of St. Faustina, as well as devotional items and souvenirs. The online store operates at www.misericordia.faustyna.pl
Spring is a time of awakening of nature, but also of our hearts and desires. This time can be experienced in Kiekrz on rest and walks or on individual retreats with the Bible and the Diary of St. Faustina. The retreats are held according to the program proposed by the spiritual director (a Sister from the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy) in complete silence, excluding cell phones and other electronic devices. The chapel shrine, accommodation, meals (according to your needs) beautiful surroundings with a small Kierskie lake (place of the revelation of Lord Jesus to St. Faustina). These retreats can be used by all who wish to do so. Please send your applications to email: domkiekrz@faustyna.pl.
Sanktuarium (The Shrine) is the title of the latest film about the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow, a place chosen by God, where, as St. Faustina died, a great treasure was laid – the message of Divine Mercy. It is a place of many a revelation, miracle and pilgrimage from all over the world. The documentary tells about this special site on the religious map of the world, which TV, radio and online broadcasts have allowed millions of pilgrims weekly to come to visit. The narrative of the film includes the theme of the national TV broadcasting that is the mission of TVP, that has accompanied the Shrine for 30 years, including the three years of daily broadcasting. The documentary, directed by Grzegorz Styła, contains fascinating testimonies of people from all over the world. It is available on TVP VOD.
A video titled Divine Mercy in daily life has been made recently for the Maria Vision TV, featuring Sr. Gaudia Skass from the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy, who speaks about the Łagiewniki Shrine as a sacred site, where St. Faustina lived and where she passed to the house of the Heavenly Father. Any place where we are, if we are experiencing our lives with Jesus, can be such a holy place. The beautifully shot film is available in English.
