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Sep 2019
Doylestown, PA: It was standing room only for the overflow crowds at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA, on Sunday, August 25, 2019, as Pilgrims from far and near came to honor Our Lady of Czestochowa at the Coronation of her image. The reverent Coronation ceremony took take place during the 12:30 pm Mass in the Main Church, with the Most Rev. Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia, as Main Celebrant and Most Rev. Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, as Homilist. The Image: The icon, normally located......
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Sep 2019
Doylestown, PA – Once again, the Polish American Family Festival and Country Fair at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa draws tremendous crowds of people from all over, seeking an enjoyable, family-friendly day of fun and festivities, including music, dancing, a Polish Village, historical reenactors, midway rides and games! The Festival is an annual tradition, which began when the Shrine first opened, and is held each year during the first two weekends of September, beginning on Labor Day Weekend. Opening weekend drew 18,000 visitors alone, even with a rainy Labor......
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Sep 2019
Our Shrine hosted Dr. Scott Hahn and St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology for a wonderful day of prayer and presentation. Dr. Hahn gave two talks: The Eucharist in Scripture and St. Joseph: Silent Knight, Holy Knight. Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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Sep 2019
Over 3ooo pilgrims walked to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virign Mary. Pilgrims arrived from Great Meadows, NJ (3 groups), Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA. Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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Sep 2019
Elevate – Relevant Radio National Conference took place at our Shrine on Saturday, June 22, 2019. It was a great day of inspirational speakers, Mass, Confessions, Adoration, Catholic vendors and much more. Some of the speakers included: Patrick Madrid, Fr. Richard Simon, Drew Mariani, Sheila Liaugminas and more. It was an honor to host such a wonderful event at our Shrine. Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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Sep 2019
On June 12th, Pope Francis blessed the Crowns for our Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa for the Blessed Virgin Mary and for the Infant Jesus. Fr. Tadeusz Lizińczyk, Provincial of the Pauline Order in USA asked the Pope to also bless all the pilgrims visiting the Shrine for the occasion of the Coronation. The Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA will take place on August 25. Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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Sep 2019
Poland Through the Ages – a living history faire at American Czestochowa took place during Memorial Day weekend, on Sunday May 26th. The faire ended with the Royal Banquet in the Cafeteria. Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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Sep 2019
On Sunday May 19th, a Second Annual International Day took place at our Shrine. It was a wonderful celebration of different cultures and nationalities. There were many representatives from different countries that participated in this event. Everyone prayed together during 11:00 AM Mass, and afterwards there was a display of each national culture in the Cafeteria. Thank you for participating! We hope you can join us next year as well! Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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Sep 2019
JMJ Homeschoolers Graduation Mass and Ceremony took place at our Shrine on Saturday, May 18, 2019. JMJ Homeschooling community meets at our Shrine on a regular basis throughout the year. Congratulations to all Middle School and High School graduates! Fr. Timothy Tarnacki OSPPE...
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Sep 2019
Divine Mercy Sunday at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Most Rev. Stanislaw Dziuba, Bishop of Umzimkulu Diocese from South Africa, was the main celebrant. After the Mass there was an Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the devotion to the Divine Mercy. Our Lady of Czestochowa Choir sung the Chaplet in few different languages. The Bishop ended the devotion with the Act of Consecration of the World to the Divine Mercy, which was originally said by St. John Paul II at the Divine Mercy Shrine in Krakow-Lagiewniki. ......
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