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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This Father’s Day, consecrate your mission as a father to St. Joseph, asking him to guide you, strengthen you, and help you lead your family closer to Christ. Give the ultimate gift of prayer this Father’s Day.
Enroll your father, grandfather, or any spiritual father in your life to be remembered by the Marian Fathers in a Novena of Holy Masses at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy.
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