Messenger of the Truth: Honoring Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 15:30 -
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 18:30
Event duration 3 hours
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About Messenger of the Truth: Honoring Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko
Join us on Sunday, October 18th as we commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko.
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. The evening opens with a moving presentation of an authentic banner from the Solidarity movement which took down Polish communism, and to which Fr. Popiełuszko was the chaplain. We will then screen “Messenger of the Truth,” a film chronicling the life, ministry, and sacrifice of this modern martyr. The evening concludes with a special Q&A with Grazyna Czerny, one of the leaders of the Solidarity movement, who will share firsthand memories and reflections on that historic era of faith and resistance.
Date/Time: Sunday, October 18, 2026; 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Schedule:
3:30pm – Welcome & Presentation of the Solidarity Banner
3:45pm – “Messenger of the Truth” movie watch party
5:15pm – Q&A with Grazyna Czerny (leader in the Solidarity movement)
5:45pm – Light refreshments and continued discussion
6:30pm – Event ends
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Sunday, October 18, 2026, 15:30
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 18:30
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