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 50 th wedding anniversary, and, together, they operated a family-owned business for 40 years.. They have a son, George, who is a Corporate Pilot. 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. In 2009, she was the recipient of the Pittsburgh Diocese 'Manifesting the Kingdom Award'. Pat served as Reader, Extraordinary Minister, and co-organizer for Eucharistic Adoration at her parish, as 8th grade faith formation and Confirmation Class teacher, organizing various service projects with the students. She co-organized the March for Life bus to Washington, D.C. and was Chairman and organizer for all facets in the building and operations of 'The Rotundini of St. Padre Pio Prayer Garden' in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.
Pat has a passion and great 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 FJDM 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. Daily, Pat strives to fulfill this mission and is grateful for all the prayers and support she receives from her family, friends and staff.
On March 18, 2019, Pat Polachek, Co-Founder and President of "Foundation of Jesus The Divine Mercy," introduced the "Global Family Eucharistic Hour" and collaboration with "Preborn Jesus Ministry" during “Vigilant Heart” with Radio Maria hosted by Annie Karto.
April 11, 2021 show notes from DINO PANDOLFO: " This is an interview with Pat Polachek who is the President, CoFounder and Executive Director of Foundation of Jesus The Divine Mercy. She has traveled the world and has appeared on many radio and TV shows spreading the message of The Divine Mercy."