Divine Mercy Sunday

On May 5, 2000, the late Pope St John Paul II declared that the Second Sunday of Easter shall have added to its title Divine Mercy Sunday. Through St. Faustina, we learned that Jesus said, “I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy.” John Paul II felt this was such an important event that he declared a plenary indulgence to anyone who celebrates it worthily. A novena begins on Good Friday and ends Divine Mercy Sunday.

Conditions for receiving the plenary indulgence - full remission of our sins: A sincere confession within 8 days of the Sunday with a sincere desire to stay away from sin, receive holy communion on that day, venerate the image of the Divine Mercy, trust in Jesus and be merciful to others.

Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet Pamphlets are available at the entrances of the church to assist you in your preparations. This year, the great Solemnity of Divine Mercy falls on Sunday, April 12; we invite you to join us that day to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet following each Mass.