Divine Mercy Parish

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Divine Mercy Parish has been incredibly grateful for the two years of service from our parochial vicar, Fr. Austin Barr. Thank you to all who celebrated him at our reception this past weekend. Please keep him in your prayers as he prepares for his next assignment at St. Catherine of Siena.

Save the date to celebrate Fr. Luis Rodriguez on the 25th Anniversary of his Priestly Ordination on Saturday, June 13th at the 4pm Vigil Mass. All are welcome to attend as we celebrate our pastor! Reception to follow in the PCC.

Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ living in Mozambique.

Bishop Osório Citora of Quelimane, Mozambique, was found dead in the early hours of June 6 inside the episcopal residence, in what authorities are treating as a suspected act of brutal murder. According to Aid to the Church in Need, the 54-year-old Consolata missionary was discovered in a corridor of the residence with a gunshot wound to the chest near the heart. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and the identity of the attacker is still unknown. Archbishop Inácio Saure of Nampula, president of Mozambique’s bishops’ conference, confirmed that the bishop was found “lifeless and in strange circumstances that have yet to be clarified,” underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the case. At this stage, investigators have released few details, and the motive for the attack has not been established. The Presidency of Mozambique issued a statement expressing “deep sorrow and consternation” at the killing. President Daniel Chapo described Bishop Osório’s death as an “irreparable loss” for both the nation and the Catholic community, highlighting his lifelong dedication to humility, pastoral service, and the promotion of peace and reconciliation. The killing comes at a time of continued instability in parts of Mozambique, particularly in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, where armed groups have carried out repeated attacks on civilians and religious infrastructure. Recent incidents have included the destruction of churches, mission buildings, and schools, and further straining already vulnerable communities. Mozambique remains a focus of international Catholic humanitarian concern, with organizations such as Aid to the Church in Need supporting local pastoral and social reconstruction efforts. The tragedy adds to the challenges facing the Church in the country, which continues to operate amid insecurity and sporadic violence across several regions.
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Have someone you'd like to lift up in prayer? Visit our Perpetual Adoration Chapel and add our parish will keep them in our prayers. Simply sign in upon arrival at the kiosk (you can choose to remain anonymous if desired). Once signed-in, there is the option to dedicate your time in the chapel to a loved one or for any specific intentions.

Can't make it to the Adoration Chapel? Call our Parish Office at (504) 466-5016 to add a name to our intentions list.

Head's up- Divine Mercy's web address is changing soon. Our website will look the same as our current one, just under a new, shorter URL! Our staff emails will also carry this new domain (and some are already live with this change, so don't be surprised if you see this new email format).

Do you have an American flag that's ready to be retired? Honor this important symbol of our nation by properly retiring your flag at our Flag Retirement Ceremony on Sunday, June 14 at 5:30 PM at the PCC parking area. Families are welcome! Please bring your flags to retire to this event.

Contact Ray Fuenzalida (DMP-KofC) at 504-616-9098 for information.

We also wish a huge thank you to our Kenner Fire Department for being present at this event.

All are invited to join us for an evening of gratitude as we send off our Parochial Vicar, Fr. Austin Barr, before his next assignment to St. Catherine of Siena. The reception will be held in the SEAS Cafeteria on Sunday, June 7th at 5pm (after the 4pm Mass).