Fr. David W. Gunter, MIC

Rector
National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Previous assignments and dates:
National Shrine of the Divine Mercy: August 2015 - October 2018
Washington, D.C. House: November 2018 - October 2021
Steubenville, Ohio House: October 2021 - August 2023

Do you have a devotion to a particular Saint?
St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Favorite quote from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska?

Although sin is an abyss of wickedness and ingratitude, the price paid for us can never be equalled. Therefore, let every soul trust in the Passion of the Lord, and place its hope in His mercy. God will not deny His mercy to anyone. (Diary, 72)

Favorite prayer to Our Lady?
The Memorare.

His story:
Fr. David was ordained in 2009 for the Archdiocese of Boston. Prior to entering the priesthood he had studied at Northeastern University receiving a B.A. in Economics and Geology in 1981 and an MBA from Babson College in 1984.

Fr. David has had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary that eventually lead him to the Congregation of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. He entered the community in July of 2014 and professed perpetual vows on October 19, 2019.

Fr. David has researched Marian apparitions, Marian teachings by saints and popes, and has produced an exciting video series called “The Days of Elijah and the Coming Triumph” available on DivineMercyPlus.org.

More on Fr. David:
Diocesan Priest Becomes a Marian Father 
He's a Marian on a Mission 
A Journey from Drugs to Our Lady
Thirteen Vows, One Mission
Divine Mercy Plus videos