Many thought the pandemic might spell the end of our Divine Mercy ministry. After all, we had to cancel our conferences and parish missions and close our Shrine to visitors, including on Divine Mercy Sunday Weekend.
But something amazing happened.
Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.
There's a good reason why the Feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 12) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 13) are celebrated next to each other.
Marian vocations are thriving! On Ordination Weekend, May 8 and 9, 2026, at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, we welcomed three new Deacons and one new Priest for the Marian Congregation.
Mary is the Mother of the Church, of all the members of the Body of Christ — and she is mighty to help us. We honor her on the Monday after Pentecost, May 25.