On the 18th anniversary of the death of John Paul II, thanksgivings for the pontificate of the Polish pope will take place in many Polish cities. Prayer vigils, debates, concerts and artistic performances reminiscent of papal teachings are also scheduled.
John Paul II died 18 years ago on the eve of Divine Mercy on Sunday, April 2, 2005 at 9:37 p.m. in the Vatican. He turned 84 years old.
This year, on the anniversary of the Pope’s death, thanksgivings and prayer vigils will take place in the streets of many Polish cities.
Papal concert in Wadowice
At the market square in Wadowice at 5:30 pm it starts with a common prayer.
Half an hour later the music starts. An artistic spectacle begins +No one can replace you – memory of St. John Paul II on the anniversary of his death
– said Małgorzata Targosz-Storch from the magistrate of Wadowice.
You can listen to traditional songs and religious songs related to the Pope, including “Black Madonna” or “Abba, Father”. Performers: Janusz Radek, Edyta Górniak, Mateusz Ziółko, Alicja Węgorzewska, Olga Szomańska, Halina Mlynkova, Magda Anioł, Łukasz Zagrobelny and Janosik’s Little Army. The concert will be broadcast by TVP’s first channel.
The commemoration of the jubilee ends at 8 pm Solemn Mass in the Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The events in Wadowice will be attended by representatives of the highest government authorities, including the President of the Sejm Elżbieta Witek, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and the head of PiS Jarosław Kaczyński.
Marches through Poland
A national papal march will take place in several Polish cities. The organizer is Barbara Konarska from the Institute for Solidarity and Courage. Witold Pilecki. He is supported by Catholic Action, Rosary Without Borders, scouts, Solidarity, clubs “Gazeta Polska” and the Center for Life and Family.
IN in Warsaw It will depart from Romana Dmowski roundabout on April 2 at 11:00 AM, and then it will pass ul. Marszałkowska and Królewska via Piłsudski Square to the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist at ul. Świętojańska, where at 12:30 there is a holy mass.
IN Krakow the demonstrators will follow the same route as the white march in May 1981 after the assassination attempt on John Paul II. It will start at 1:30 pm, it will leave under the stone of John Paul II at al May 3. Already. Mickiewicza, ul. Karmelicka, ul. Szewska to the main square. During the march, excerpts from John Paul II’s homily sound from loudspeakers. The rosary will also be prayed. Bee. At 15:00 there will be a solemn holy mass in the Mariakerk.
On the initiative of the Central and East Region, NSZZ “Solidarność” walks through the streets Lublin There will be a papal march of gratitude, which will end with a holy mass. in the university church of the KUL. The organization was joined by the Archdiocese of Lublin, the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, representatives of associations and organizations, as well as representatives of the local government and national authorities.
The event starts at 2.15 pm. The participants will depart from St. Families in Lublin, near the Papal Cross. They walk through the following streets: Filaretów, Głęboka, Sowińskiego, Radziszewskiego, Łopaciński – to the Academic Church of the Catholic University of Lublin, where there is a Holy Mass at 3:30 pm. As the organizers noted, “it will be an expression of gratitude for the gift of the life and teachings of the Polish pope.” They encouraged bringing palms, flags and papal pennants.
“The prayer evening starts at 8.30 pm in the courtyard of the Catholic University of Lublin. The program includes a rosary for the unity of the Poles, reflections on the words of John Paul II and the call of Jasna Góra. At the hour of the pope’s death – 9:37 pm – the memorial candle will be lit – said Monika Stojowska, deputy spokesperson for the Catholic University of Lublin.
IN Opole the march starts at noon with the Eucharistic celebration in the Franciscan church. Then the procession leaves towards Plac Wolności.
March in Szczecin opens with Holy Mass. at the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 3 p.m. After the liturgy, the faithful depart from pl. Victories over the figure of St. John Paul II in Jasne Błonia.
In addition to the National Papal March, many dioceses organize similar marches of gratitude for the pontificate of St. John Paul II and prayer vigils.
The Metropolitan of Bialystok, Archbishop Józef Guzdek on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. will celebrate a mass of thanksgiving for the life and pontificate of St. John Paul II in the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Bialystok. It is followed by the lighting of candles and the laying of flowers in front of the Pope’s statue.
Let this be a time to celebrate the achievements of St. John Paul II in the work of evangelism, his commitment to building brotherhood, solidarity and peace in the world
Archbishop Guzdek appealed.
Let us ask his intercession for the fatherland, our families, young people, the sick, the suffering and for those who are lost in the faith and for the conversion of enemies of the Church
observed the hierarch.
IN Gdańsk Thanksgiving March for St. John Paul II starts at 3 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church and ends at the monument of the Three Crosses on pl. Solidarity.
In this way, let us give our personal testimony of gratitude for his pontificate and for his presence in our archdiocese twice
– Archbishop of Gdańsk, Tadeusz Wojda, wrote in a message to the faithful.
In Wroclaw the march will begin at 1:00 PM from the garrison basilica, and at 9:00 PM a rosary prayer is scheduled under the papal stained glass window in the square in front of the church, in which Bishop Jacek Kiciński, Bishop Maciej Małyga and Bishop Piotr Wawrzynek will participate. The wedding will end at 21.37 singing “Barka”.
Thanksgiving Mass for the Pontificate of St. John Paul II with the participation of the Lower Silesian Region Administration and flag posts of NSZZ “Solidarity” will take place at 11:30 am in the Parish of Divine Providence. Authorities of the Sejmik of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship after the Holy Mass. bee. 12:30 in the Church of St. Maksymilian M. Kolbe – a monument to the International Eucharistic Congress in Wrocław – will lay flowers at the monument of the Polish Pope.
In Wrocław Cathedral of John the Baptist at 7:30 pm, the discussion panel “Generation JP II – how are we? What have we passed on to the generation after JP II?”, which will be attended by Archbishop Józef Kupny, Dr. Paweł Wróblewski and Dr. Rafał Dutkiewicz The meeting starts at 7:30 pm Then there will be a Passion Concert in honor of St. John Paul II You will be able to listen to “Stabat Mater” by Antonio Vivaldi.
IN Elk there will be no march, but a procession with the Most Blessed Sacrament and palm trees to St. John Paul II, in which the faithful will pray the rosary, taking into account the “mysteries of light”. They will pray for peace in Ukraine, homeland, Europe and the world.
Bee. The Divine Mercy Rosary will be prayed at 3:00 PM. Then the Gospel of the Passion of the Lord is read, after which the Ordinary of Ełk will lead the pastoral word. Everything will end with the singing of “Barka”.
Wake and prayers
Normal Koszalin-Kolobrzeg Bishop Zbigniew Zieliński invited the faithful to the “Jasna Góra Appeal” in the cathedral. He said that the service will reflect on the teachings of the Pope, in which he spoke about the defense of the most important values. The appeal will end with a walk to the monument of St. John Paul II in the cathedral square.
IN of the Archdiocese of Poznań on the 18th anniversary of the Pope’s death in the parish of St. John Paul II in Luboń, the Passion Concert will take place at 4 p.m. At 9 p.m. there is a holy mass. atonement for the destruction of authority and attacks on the sanctity of the Polish pope and devotion in the intention of the fatherland.
IN Diocese of Tarnow from the Church of St. Elizabeth in Stary Sącz at 7:00 PM, the Way of the Cross departs, passing through the streets of the city and ending at the papal altar.
IN Gniezno Cathedral prayer vigil with St. John Paul II starts at 8:30 pm. The program includes: Passion songs performed by the Farna Parish Choir. st. Padre Pio of Gniezno, “Jasna Góra Appeal” and a Remembrance of the Papal Thoughts of the Pope on Lech Hill.
IN Rzeszow the march starts at 6pm at the Church of St Queen Jadwiga. The participants will go to Rzeszów Cathedral, where the Eucharist will take place at 19:00. Then everyone goes to the statue of St. John Paul II in the Papal Park. March participants are asked to bring a white piece of clothing (e.g. a white headgear, scarf, cotillion or a simple ribbon).
IN Plok The “Jasna Góra appeal” takes place in front of the monument to St. John Paul II in front of the cathedral according to the script “We are the Church of Christ – We remember about St. John Paul II – We watch in Holy Week. will be managed by the Cathedral Parish of St. Zygmunt and Catholic movements and associations.The faithful are asked to bring a lamp.
St. George’s Museum John Paul II in Warsaw
In Warsaw, on the 18th anniversary of the death of St. Jana Pawła II, you can visit the Museum of John Paul II and Primate Wyszyński in Warsaw for free. Bee. At 16:00 there will be a passion concert “Ave crux” in the Warsaw Cathedral, performed by the Papal Choir of Warsaw. st. John Paul II led by Zofia Borkowska. In the All Saints Parish at 8:30 p.m. a vigil with the poetry of St. John Paul II with the participation of actors.
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Source: wPolityce