John Paul II Discussion Group

This year Deacon Jerry Lachiewicz will facilitate a new adult education program entitled “St. John Paul II Study Sessions”. As the pope with the 3rd longest reign, it is very important to understand the vision and trajectory on which John Paul II placed the church at the beginning of the 3rd Millennium. His ideas and teachings on morality, family, life issues, the sacraments and the human person are more relevant than ever. A basic knowledge of St. John Paul II’s ideas will help deepen one’s understanding of the faith and better engage our contemporary culture.

This program is intended to help break open many of the writings of St. John Paul II and provide a bird’s eye view of the themes and topics discussed in it. A look at the events occurring in the world and church when the document was published will also be given.

Update 1/2/2025
Beginning in January the St. John Paul II Discussion Group, facilitated by Dcn. Jerry, will examine Evangelium Vitae:  “The Gospel of Life”  2025 marks the 30th anniversary of this key encyclical by Pope St. John Paul II, offering moral guidance on life issues. 

Discussion topics will include what the Church teaches about Euthanasia, assisted suicide, in-vitriol fertilization (IVF), embryonic stem cell research, surrogacy, abortion, contraception, capital punishment, murder and sterilization.

We will have two separate discussion groups meeting every-other Monday, beginning January 27th and concluding on May 19th.

Our morning session will meet at 9 AM in the St. Francis social hall and our evening session will meet at 6:30 PM in the All Saints Gathering Space. To register please complete the form below, for questions contact Dcn. Jerry at lachiewicz@gmail.com.