On November 16, 2024, Friends of John Paul II Foundation, Washington DC Chapter members, under the leadership of the Legacy Chair Cecilia Glembocki, exhibited John Paul II-related educational materials at the 2024 Diocesan Catechetical Conference at Sheraton Hotel in Reston, VA. The materials included flyers, bookmarks, coloring books, lesson plans, DVDs, posters, and books. Unique this year were flyers and bookmarks on the unique relationship and friendship between President Ronald Reagan and John Paul II and the placement of the John Paul II bronze bust by Gordon Kray at the Ronald Reagan National Library in Simi Valley, CA, as well as information on the John Paul II exhibit that took place there August 29-October 27th. Cecilia and her team distributed several thousands of bookmarks and flyers to catechists, educators, and Catholic bookstores. A number of visitors to the chapter’s table were excited to see the book A Pope and A President by Paul Kengor, PhD, noting that they either read the book with great interest or wanted to purchase it (the book may be purchased on Amazon). Paul Kengor was the chapter’s keynote speaker at the November Wadowice on the Potomac event. Many additional flyers will be mailed out to the schools that left their contact information with Cecilia. Marianna Eckel, Raymond Glembocki, and Roza Pace helped staff the exhibit. Connie Donnelly, our chapter member and donation chair, was helping her publisher friend showcase books on saints, including John Paul II’s Be Not Afraid Book for Children.
Connie Donnelly, our chapter member and donation chair, was helping her publisher friend showcase books on saints, including John Paul II’s Be Not Afraid Book for Children.