From February 5-6, 2019 took place the annual Administrative Council meeting of the John Paul II Foundation in Rome. The meeting started with a solemn Mass at the altar of St. John Paul II celebrated by Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski, who in accordance with the statues has the governing authority over the Foundation.
During the first day of the annual meeting, all activities of the Foundation during the year were summarized. The second day was devoted to plans for the near future. The Administrative Council decided that on April 25-27, 2020 celebrations of the 100 anniversary of the birth of St. John Paul II along with the 40thanniversary of the establishment of the John Paul II Foundation will take place. For that reason, during the upcoming year, beside the statutory goals, will focus on preparations for the anniversary celebrations.