Saint Barnabas CCD Bronx, New York

10/22/2026

A message to young people by St. John Paul: Spread the light of Christ wherever you go!

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10/22/2026

FACTS ABOUT St. John Paul II (1920 – 2005)
St. John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since 1523.
He was elected in 1978.
He strongly defended human dignity and rights, speaking out against oppression, war, and social injustices.
He was instrumental in the fall of communism, particularly in Poland.
In 1981, he survived an assassination attempt and later forgave the man who shot him.
He canonized 482 saints and beatified 1,338 people.
During his papacy, he visited 129 countries.
He died on April 2, 2005. Divine Mercy Sunday was the following day and the message that he wrote for it was read at his funeral.

10/22/2026

🙏LET US PRAY TOGETHER

Heavenly Father, we entrust Pope Leo XIV to Your loving care. Bless him with good health, strength, and peace. Guide him with Your wisdom and sustain him as he serves Your Church.

Surround him with love and support, and help us remember him faithfully in our prayers.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ❤


Image: AI-assisted adaptation of the supplied portrait.

10/22/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. John Paul II, a beloved shepherd of the Church whose life was a powerful witness to faith, hope, and love.
St. John Paul II, pray for us!

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10/22/2026

10/22/2026

Oct. 22, is the feast day of St. John Paul II.

The day marks the anniversary of his inaugural Mass as Pope, which took place in 1978. St. John Paul II was canonized in 2014 by Pope Francis.

St. John Paul II, pray for us!

Photo: CNS photo/Arturo Mari, L'Osservatore Romano