Meet the new Shrine Rector
Meet the new Shrine Rector
Meet Fr. David Gunter, MIC, the newly appointed Rector of The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy. Listen to Fr. David as he shares an inside look into his new role. He opens up about balancing daily priestly ministries with the large-scale event planning required for the Shrine; how he utilizes his personal gifts to overcome challenges; and the profound significance of the sacred spaces on the grounds.
Join Fr. David as he reflects on his core mission to serve incoming pilgrims and foster a deeper reverence for the Eucharist during his time as Rector.
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Join us in celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2024, with this Solemn Mass from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The celebrant was the Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
In today’s homily, Fr. David reminds us that the pro-life mission begins not only with defending the unborn, but with defending the truth about the human person. As the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith taught in Donum Vitae (1987), “Human life must be absolutely respected and protected from the moment of conception.” This foundational truth reveals why the Church insists that no one may claim the right to directly destroy an innocent human being—for life begins with the creative action of God and belongs entirely to Him.
Tour the Candle shrine, and prayerline located at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, in Stockbrige Massachusetts.
