Different publications were prepared to mark these milestones of our Canadian Community. Catholic Register ran two articles: one on our Community and one on our Retreat Centre. Several Polish local newspapers placed an article written by Fr. Andrew and Fr. Waclaw. Diocesan newspaper of London Diocese also had a piece about our Community and its Jubilee celebrations. Fr. Joseph Morawski and Fr. Joeseph Dabrowski prepared colorful booklets that were used during banquet jubilations in London and Toronto. Fr. Mathew Sobierajski designed a cover for the special prayer card used during our Jubilee Year. Fr. Andrew prepared the English version of St. Michaels exhibition. These are special fourteen panels depicting St. Michael in coins, stamps, pictures, statues, etc.
To mark the Golden Jubilee of the Michaelite Fathers in Canada we have commissioned a book that will tell the history of our Canadian presence. The book was written by Fr. Jan Walkusz, professor of the Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. It arrived on time for the celebrations and was a hot commodity to have.
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