Divine Mercy Chaplet & Adoration 4/12/26

Divine Mercy Sunday is a significant feast in the Catholic Church as it celebrates God’s mercy shown to us through Jesus. Established by Pope John Paul II in 2000, Divine Mercy Sunday invites us to recognize the depth of God’s forgiveness and calls us to trust in Him completely.

In 2002 the Church granted a special benefit called a plenary indulgence to those who participate in Divine Mercy Sunday devotions. In Catholic teaching, even after sins are forgiven in confession, their consequences re-main in our lives. An indulgence is the Church’s way of helping to heal those effects through the merits of Christ. A plenary indulgence clears away all of the remaining punishment, up to that point in a person’s life.
To receive the indulgence, the faithful must fulfill these requirements:

On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12th, a Divine Mercy Holy Hour will occur at St. Mary beginning at 3:00pm. In addition to praying the Divine Mercy chaplet, there will be Adoration and a time for prayer as we reflect on God’s unlimited mercy available to all who seek it with a sincere heart.