This Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, is a remarkable occasion, featuring a unique blend of significant events. This year commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary—also known as the silver jubilee—of the canonisation of Saint Faustina Kowalska and the establishment of Divine Mercy Sunday, both of which were proclaimed by Pope Saint John Paul II on April 30, 2000. Additionally, the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis will occur on this same day, April 27.

To mark the occassion Divine Mercy Shrine will host a weekend of events.

Father Dominque Visiting Priest

Fr. Dominique Faure is a captivating preacher and educator who travels the world giving retreats, conferences, and seminars. While he was still a deacon, his impactful preaching caught the attention of Mother Teresa, who subsequently asked him to oversee the spiritual formation of her contemplative order of sisters, and later, all of her sisters.

Fr. Dominique shares deep insights on a variety of subjects, ranging from human philosophy—such as the philosophy of friendship, the nature of living beings, and metaphysics—to the profound depths of mystical theology and the methodical analysis found in scientific theology. You can discover more of his talks at: http://www.totus2us.co.uk/podcasts/words-of-hope/

 Friday 25th April 2025

• 7:00 pm Mass with Father Dominique Faure – visiting from USA.
• 7.30 pm – 9:00 am – Adoration

Saturday 26th April 2025 Jubilee Retreat

• 9.00 am Mass with Father Dominique Faure  followed by Rosary
• 10:30 am – Divine Mercy Retreat with Father Dominique
• Talk One 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Saint Faustina and Saint John Paul II
• 12:00 pm – Angelus
• 12:10 pm to 1:00pm Lunch (bring lunch to share)
• 1:00 pm Talk 2 – Blessed Carlos Acutis
• 2:00 pm – break
• 2:10 pm Talk – Divine Mercy
• 3:00pm – Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Adoration
• 4:00 pm Finish

Sunday 27th April 2025 Divine Mercy Sunday

11:30 am – 1:15 pm

Confessions with several Priests available.

BYO lunch / sausage sizzle $5. Coffee van available

12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

Talk

Father Dominque Faure will be talking about Divine Mercy and St Faustina in the Church.

1:30 pm –

Celebrated by Fr Paul Fox PP, Fr Peter Porteous OSM (Homilist) and visiting Priests.

3:00 pm –

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Chanted – Music by Paul Wright (violinist) and a magnificent choir & soprano.

3:30 pm –

Healing Prayers

Veneration of 1st Class Relic of St Faustina and Healing Prayers

4:00 pm –

Afternoon Tea/Coffee and food platter.