Remembering and Celebrating the Mercy of God as a Forgiven and Forgiving Community

By Melanie Williams (Jan 19, 2017)
January 18, 2017 was the third day of WACOM 4 (the Fourth Apostolic Congress on Mercy) in Manila, Philippines. The events of the day took place at the National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Santo, Tomas, Batangas.

Day Three of WACOM 4 focused on “The Church being a Forgiven and Forgiving Community.” The day began with the enthronement of the Divine Mercy image and an image of Our Lady of Mercy. Throughout the day, 120 priests heard confessions at the National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio. (more…)

Here is the WACOM 4 interview of Nurse Marie Romagnano. She founded the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy. She is a nurse who teaches other medical practitioners about the importance of the sacraments and the devotion to the Divine Mercy. To know more about the organization visit www.thedivinemercy.org/healthcare.

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The Church is the Body of the Face of Divine Mercy

By Melanie Williams (Jan 18, 2017)
January 17, 2017 was the second day of WACOM 4 (the Fourth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy) in Manila, Philippines.

The focus of Day Two was the role of the Church as the Body of the Face of Divine Mercy. Attendees reflected on the benevolence of God who abundantly nurtures His children with His love and mercy. The day included four major talks at the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, one of the talks being from our own Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC. (more…)

The Very Rev. Fr. Kazimierz Chwalek, MIC, the provincial superior of the Marian Fathers in North America and Argentina... Read more