Pat Polachek, O.F.S.

Patsy (Pat) Polachek, O.F.S. is President/Co-Founder/Executive Director of Foundation of Jesus - The Divine Mercy (FJDM) Pat and her husband George celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary and together they operate a family owned business for the past 39 years. They have a son, George who is a Corporate Pilot. Pat served her parish as Reader and Extraordinary Minister. She also works part time as the Office Manager for Bentley Development, Co., Inc.. In 2000, Pat became a professed member of the Order of Franciscan Seculars (O.F.S.) and strives, with God's help, to live the Franciscan calling to go from 'Gospel to life and life to the Gospel.' She is the Treasurer of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, O.F.S. fraternity. She is a recipient of the Pittsburgh Diocese 'Manifesting the Kingdom Award'. Pat is co-organizer for Eucharistic Adoration at her parish and served as 8th grade faith formation and Confirmation Class teacher, organizing various service projects with her students. Annually she co-organized the March for Life bus to Washington, D.C. Pat has a passion and love in sharing her faith among all those with whom she comes in contact. God healed her of a herniated disc condition in 1992 in preparation for an important part of her life's mission, one that began in a profound way in 2010 when He took her to Krakow, Poland. At that time, Pat met JTDMF co-founder Antoni Zabierowski, and the following year, at the World Congress on Mercy, the foundation received its mission from Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz; to take the 'spark of The Divine Mercy' to the world, especially to children in most need of His mercy. They are presently beginning Family Eucharistic Holy Hours http://jesusthedivinemercy.com/family-eucharistic-holy-hourDaily, Pat strives to fulfill this mission and is grateful for all the prayers and support she receives from her family, friends and staff.