Messenger of the Truth: Honoring Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko

Schedule

Sun Oct 18 2026 at 03:30 pm to 06:00 pm

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Location

Saint John Paul II National Shrine | Washington, DC

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Join us on Sunday, October 18th as we commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko.
About this Event

Join us on Sunday, October 18th as we commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko – the courageous Polish priest who gave his life for truth and freedom under Communist rule. We will screen “Messenger of the Truth,” a film chronicling the life, ministry, and sacrifice of this modern martyr.


Date/Time: Sunday, October 18, 2026; 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Schedule:

3:30pm – Event opens

3:45pm – “Messenger of the Truth” movie watch party

5:15pm – Light refreshments and continued discussion

6:00pm – Event ends

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine, 3900 Harewood Road Northeast, Washington, United States

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