On March 1st, a one-day retreat will take place in the hospital chapel of St. John XXIII in Bergamo, where the Capuchin Fathers serve. The retreat is intended for members and volunteers from Lombardy, Italy, and will be led by Sr. Wincenta Mąka from the Roman community of the Congregation of the Mother of God of Mercy under the theme: “Saint Faustina, a pilgrim of hope.”

The program includes: the Eucharist, a conference, a shared lunch and fraternal meeting, followed by prayer at the Hour of Mercy, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The retreat will serve as preparation for Lent, focusing on Saint Faustina’s trust in times of hardship and suffering.