Faustinum Formation Program

The Faustinum Association of the Apostles of the Divine Mercy springs from the charisma of St. Faustina, from her spirituality and her apostolic activities. It brings together priests, religious and lay persons who desire to serve the message of Divine Mercy.
The Headquarters of the Association, which operates in conjunction with the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, are at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Cracow, Poland.
The main emphasis of the Association's activities is placed on the programmed formation work so that the Apostles of Divine Mercy can develop their spiritual life and fruitfully fulfil the mission of mercy.
The Faustinum Formation Programme is:
A Four Year Programme which consists of

• Completing the spiritual and apostolic formation by studying themed papers, posted out regularly.
• Regular meetings guided by a Spiritual Director
• The papers relate to 3 themes:
  • The Biblical Cycle
  • The ABC of Interior Life
  • The Mission and Spirituality of St. Faustina
• The papers consist of lectures written in article form which can be read before and after the guidance of a Spiritual Director.
  Undertaking the Faustinum Formation Programme does require a certain level of commitment. It has a duration of four years consisting of both study and prayer.
  Applications are taken once a year. Places are limited out of necessity. A process of discernment will be applied in selection.
  It is a very worthwhile undertaking for those who approach it earnestly. It allows individuals to become developed Apostles of Mercy.
  For further information please contact Dermot & Erna Dowdall at 24 Elderwood Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
  or contact them through the contact form on this website.

Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul © 1987 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, Stockbridge, MA 01263. www.thedivinemercy.org Used with permission and gratitude.