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In 1979, convinced of the importance of the diary, the Marians were
instrumental in bringing it – in its rough typewritten form – out of Poland. We made the
necessary corrections to the manuscript and published a critical Polish edition that has been
promulgated throughout the world to Polish speaking people.
At the same time, we commissioned a couple in Poland, Adam and Danuta
Pasicki, to translate the diary into English. Once they had completed this first, literal
translation we asked Archbishop George Pearce, S.M., to re-translate portions of it in
accordance with proper English terminology for the various theological concepts and spiritual
experiences referred to throughout the diary. Archbishop Pearce was supported in this
second translation by Fathers George Kosicki, C.S.B., Gerald Farrell, M.M., Leo McCauley,
S.J., and an Oblate, Francis Bagan, O.M.I.
When this text was completed, it was given to Father Seraphim Michalenko,
M.I.C., who was Director of the Divine Mercy Department from 1979-1986. Together with
Sister Sophia Michalenko, C.M.G.T., he carefully reviewed the translation, often referring
back to the original Polish to ensure exactness of expression. Father Joseph Sielski, M.I.C.,
and Father Kazimierz Chwalek, M.I.C., were then asked to review the text, re-reading it for
authentic agreement with the Polish.
Finally, in the first part of 1987, the text was returned to the Divine Mercy
Department, [then] headed by Father George Kosicki, C.S.B. Through his efforts, the tireless
work of Sister Sophia Michalenko, C.M.G.T., and the assistance of Vincent Flynn, the diary
was subjected to a complete editing, re-typing, and proofing process for clarity of expression
and readability according to current English grammar and usage. The index, listing the main
themes of the diary, was compiled by Father Eugene Ozimek and developed by Fr. George
Kosicki and Sister Sophia. The design, composition, and mechanicals were then completed
by Charles Parise and Pat Menatti, and the diary was printed by the Marian Press at the
Marian Helpers Center. To all involved with this work, we wish to express our deepest
gratitude and the assurance of our prayers.
Since the polish diary is the official text, we have made every effort to be truly
faithful to it, and to retain the variousl shades of meaning implied in the theological and
spiritual terms used by [Saint] Faustina – a definite challenge, indeed! In translating the
diary, we dealt with the same kind of challenge that faces the translators of Sacred Scripture.
Some terms allow for a variety of expressions even though the meanings are the same, and
the final translation thus becomes a personal choice of style and expression on the part of
the translator.
For the most part, the texts that have already been published in the popular
devotional booklets are the same as those used in the diary, though in some instances, there
again may be slight differences of style and expression.
Special Features of this New English Edition
In the final editing process, inconsistencies of verb tense, capitalization, and
punctuation were standardized as much as possible without losing [Saint] Faustina‟s unique
style and powerful simplicity of expression. Our Lord‟s words to [Saint] Faustina were set in
bold type for emphasis, while Our Lady‟s words were set in italics. The page numbers of
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