Catholic Saint

St. Faustina Kowalska

A Polish nun who received visions of Jesus and promoted the Divine Mercy devotion, which became one of the most popular Catholic devotions worldwide.

Feast Day: October 5

Biography

St. Faustina Kowalska was a Polish nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy who received private revelations from Jesus about Divine Mercy. She recorded these visions in her diary, which became the basis for the Divine Mercy devotion. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000.

Prayer to St. Faustina Kowalska

Jesus, I trust in You.

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