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    10 Unique Items at John Paul II National Shrine

    The Saint John Paul II National Shrine is a major initiative of the Knights of Columbus

    By Bethany Bromwell and Ken Balbuena 5/15/2020

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    While the Saint John Paul II National Shrine is temporarily closed because of COVID-19, the staff is working hard to bring the shrine to you. Mass and prayer at the Hour of Mercy are being livestreamed daily while videos, webinars and other virtual content are available to help deepen our spiritual lives.

    Located in Washington, D.C., across from The Catholic University of America, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine is dedicated to preserving the legacy of a pope who became a saint. The shrine is a major pastoral program of the Knights of Columbus, and a pilgrimage to the shrine fulfills requirements of the K of C Faith in Action program.

    A major part of the shrine is the permanent exhibit, A Gift of Love: The Life of Saint John Paul II. This exhibit contains hundreds of artifacts, including personal possessions of the saintly pope, gifts from world leaders, liturgical garments and other items that reflect St. John Paul II’s teachings. Most of the artifacts are owned by the shrine, but some are also on loan from the Knights of Columbus Museum.

    To learn more about the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, visit www.jp2shrine.org and follow the shrine on Facebook and Twitter at @jp2shrine.

    Share your story of how your council is helping strengthen people’s faith and offering support during this time. Email knightline@kofc.org.

    Originally published in a special bi-weekly edition of Knightline, a resource for K of C leaders and members. To access Knightline’s monthly archives, click here.

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