The Divine Mercy Message from the Marians of the Immaculate Conception

The Busy Season Begins — As upcoming events at the Shrine indicate, the goal here "is to provide an encounter with Jesus through Divine Mercy." Read more

A Model of Mercy — The Church honors Blessed Stanislaus, the founder of the Marians. What do he and St. Faustina have in common? A lot! Read more

Speaking here at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy -- Saturday, June 9; Divine Mercy 101 with Br. Chris Alar, MIC -- The ABC's of Divine Mercy; The Feast of Divine Mercy and Receiving the Graces of that Day; How Divine Mercy is the Heart of the Gospel; How the Image of Divne Mercy and the Shroud of Turin are linked; The Theology Behind the Image; The Historical St. Faustina; With Holy Mass and afternoon Devotions. See flyer.

St. Faustina's Church! — It was only a matter of time before parishes around the world would seek the saint's name as its own. Read more

'A Profound Peace' — Joined by Marian Helpers and fellow Marians, Deacon Ron McBride celebrates his diaconate ordination. Read more

What's Church Belief on Homosexuality, and Why? — A number of people write to me about struggles with same-sex attraction, or how to respond to family and friends who have "come out of the closet." Read more