The Message
The support you need to bring Divine Mercy to your home, your community, and your parish is found in these Divine Mercy Apostolates
The Divine Mercy Apostolates— Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy (EADM), Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy, John Paul II Institute of Divine Mercy (JPII), and Mother of Mercy Messengers (MOMM)— represent four unique lay outreach ministries of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. These four ministries bring the Message of Divine Mercy to churches and community throughout the country. Working together with the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy and the Association of Marian Helpers in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, they promote and teach the authentic forms of the message and devotion to The Divine Mercy. In addition, they encourage people to live out the message of Mercy in their daily lives through a collection of engaging programs, books, publications, and presentations for lay people and the clergy alike.
John Paul II Institute of Divine Mercy
Founded in 1996 by renowned experts on Divine Mercy – Fr. Seraphim Michalenko,
MIC, and Fr. George Kosicki, CSB – the Institute provides instruction in
Divine Mercy theology and spirituality to both parish leaders and clergy. At
its inception, Pope John Paul II entrusted the Institute with the task of providing “formation
and research in The Divine Mercy message and devotion as it is revealed in Scripture,
Sacred Tradition, and in the life and writings of St. Faustina Kowalska.”
Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy
The
Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy (EADM) is building the body of Christ
through its worldwide network of Cenacles. This guided study program for prayer
communities includes the study of Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic
Church, and the DIARY of St. Faustina. Participants gather in local communities
to learn more about God, the Holy Catholic Church and their place in the Body
of Christ
Genuine belief in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Most Holy Eucharist. The apostolate promotes Eucharistic Adoration, together with hourly praying of The Divine Mercy Chaplet for the sick and dying.
Mother of Mercy Messengers
Want the Divine Mercy message to come alive before your very eyes? Invite the Mother of Mercy Messengers (MOMM) and their unique dramatic presentation of the Divine Mercy message to your church or community. MOMM brings the Divine Mercy message and devotion into parishes, schools and organizations
across the country through a variety of unique and dramatic presentations. MOMM’s
prayerful events and programs are enriching, inspiring, and educational for hearts
and souls of all ages.
Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy
Healthcare Professionals for Divine Mercy offers nurses, physicians, allied health and other caregivers a unique program of professional formation that integrates the spirituality and devotional elements of The Divine Mercy message in patient care.
- Its program of spiritual and professional formation includes:
- • The Spiritual Care Plan that thoroughly assesses patients' spiritual needs and fosters their spiritual and pastoral care;
- • The Annual Divine Mercy Conference for Medical Professionals that addresses current issues in bioethics and offers 15 CEUs and CMEs;
- • A concise handbook: Nursing With the Hands of Jesus: A Guide to Nurses for Divine Mercy that offers 8 CEUs for nurses;
- • Spiritual growth opportunities through Eucharistic Apostles' Cenacles program and specialized retreats.