The Feast of St. Faustina

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Join Divine Mercy Plus on Monday, October 5, 2026, beginning at 8:00 AM ET, for a special international celebration of the Feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Apostle of Divine Mercy. Throughout the day, we will unite the Divine Mercy family across the world with live programming from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius, Lithuania, and the Divine Mercy Shrine in Łagiewniki, Kraków, Poland. The day begins with teachings and reflections on the life, mission, and spirituality of St. Faustina, including presentations on who she was, mercy in her life, and her relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Live Programming — Monday, October 5, 2026

8:00 AM — Special Introduction & Teachings • Who Was St. Faustina? — Fr. Chris Alar, MIC • Mercy in the Life of St. Faustina — A Tribute to Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC • St. Faustina and Mother Mary — Sr. Inga Kvassayova, OLM  

10:00 AM — Holy Mass Live from the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius, Lithuania

11:00 AM — Holy Mass Live from the Divine Mercy Shrine in Łagiewniki, Kraków, Poland

1:00 PM — World Missionary Divine Mercy Chaplet A special worldwide celebration of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, joining children and families in honoring the Saint of Mercy.

2:00 PM — Holy Mass Live from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA

3:00 PM — Hour of Great Mercy Live Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Benediction, and Blessing with the Relic of St. Faustina.

4:30 PM — Special Talk St. Faustina & the Sacrament of Reconciliation Fr. Mark Baron, MIC The celebration will also include special remarks, sacred music, prayer, teachings, and moments of devotion, bringing together people from different nations in one shared message: the mercy of God is for the whole world. Invite your family, parish, school, and friends to join us throughout the day as we honor St. Faustina and give thanks for the message of Divine Mercy entrusted to her.

Watch live on Divine Mercy Plus — beginning at 8:00 AM ET. Jesus, I trust in You.

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