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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
Formation Meeting of Pauline Young Priests of the American Province. The meeting for young Pauline priests took place on September 9-11 in St. Joseph’s Church in Rockville, CT (run by Pauline Fathers). This annual meeting was organized by Fr. Marcin Mikulski OSPPE, member of the Provincial Council of the American Province. Fr. Joseph Olczak OSPPE was a spiritual guide during this time of meditation, prayer and fraternity to our Fathers. The meeting concluded at the Holy Name of Jesus Church in Stamford, CT, where our Fathers celebrated closing Mass. Fr. Timothy......
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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
From July 3-13, 2019 Our Lady of Czestochowa Youth Group made a pilgrimage to Poland. The main purpose of our trip was to participate in the Pauline Youth Days, which took place in Wielgomlyny Monastery. During our stay in Poland we were also able to see many beautiful places such as: Krakow, Zakopane, Divine Mercy Shrine, Czestochowa – Jasna Gora Shrine, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Auschwitz Concentration Camp, St. John Paul II Shrine, and many more. We also hiked in the Tatra Mountains in the Zakopane region. Thank you for praying for us......
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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
Family Vocation Day took place at our Shrine on Saturday, June 15. It was a wonderful day of discernment, prayer, and fellowship. The theme of this event were the inspiring words of St. John Paul II: “Be Not Afraid”. The Pope has been a great inspiration in his life and teaching on how to invite Jesus Christ into our lives. He constantly repeated the words of our Savior – “Be not afraid!” – and he invited all of us to “open wide the doors for Christ!”. Several religious communities, including the Pauline......
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