The John Paul II Foundation seeks to cooperate with organizations and institutions that are dedicated to the promotion and promulgation of the teachings of Pope John Paul II in their Christian dimensions and in cooperation with the Apostolic See.
Some specific activities include:
— The continuing publication of the „Bullarium Poloniae,” which edits and publishes the documents that relate to the relations of Poland with the Apostolic See beginning with 966;
— The Summer University of Polish Culture serves individuals who are interested in Polish culture and live outside of Poland. It is intended primarily for young people who for the most part do not speak Polish but wish to learn about Polish culture, its Christian roots, and its relation to the whole world. Lectures are conducted in Polish and English.
— Short-term scholarships for individuals who come to Rome to do research on the teachings of John Paul II.
— The continuing publication of „Ethos,” which is published in cooperation with the Institute of John Paul II at the Catholic University of Lublin. The purpose of „Ethos” is to present information and learned articles on the teachings of John Paul II and in this way serve people and culture.
— The Administrative Office maintains contact with all of the benefactors of the Foundation—members of the organized groups of Friends of the John Paul II Foundation as well as individuals who wish to be a part of the Foundation activity associated with the pontificate of John Paul II. There are 37 groups of Friends of the Foundation in 16 countries on four continents. The Office makes the Foundation present wherever possible and promotes the purposes of the Foundation. It also edits the quarterly Bulletin, which informs its readers about the work and activities of the Foundation.
The Foundation is able to realize its goals and purposes thanks to the financial and moral support it receives from its Friends, who see in the Foundation's work a contribution to the great pontificate of John Paul II. The Holy Father emphasized the contributions and generosity of the Friends in his address to them at a private audience on October 26, 1995, when he said: „The good work of the Foundation was made possible only through the good will of many people who individually and in an organized way through the Friends Chapters of the Foundation in many countries helped this important endeavor. ... I thank you for what you are doing to help this valuable institution grow and I commend it to your continued generosity.”
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| Blessing of the VII Plaque of Benefactors of the Foundation - November 2003 |