Date/Time
Date(s) - Nov 11, 2023 - Nov 12, 2023
All Day

By popular demand, we welcome back Father Chris Alar for a special, two day event. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear and understand more deeply the power and message of Jesus who is Mercy! 

Day 1
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Conference #1 – 9:30 AM
Mass – 10:30 AM
Free time following Mass for personal prayer, a visit to the Museum and Gift Shop, or to enjoy your packed lunch under our outdoor picnic pavilion.
Conference #2 – 1:00 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet – 3:00 PM
Confessions will be heard on Saturday pending priest availability. 

Day 2
Sunday, November 12, 2023
The National Centre for Padre Pio will open at 9:00 AM on this day rather than 11:00 AM.
Conference – 9:30 AM Blessed Michal Sopocko: Confessor and Spiritual Director to Saint Faustina
Mass – 10:30 AM
Free time following Mass for personal prayer, a visit to the Museum and Gift Shop, or to enjoy your packed lunch under our outdoor picnic pavilion.
Conference #2 – 1:00 PM
Divine Mercy Chaplet – 3:00 PM
Opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will not be available on Sunday

Father Alar will meet and greet pilgrims throughout the both days as his schedule permits. In charity to Father Alar, please keep conversations brief due to the number of people in attendance. Items from the Marian Fathers in Stockbridge, MA will be available for sale in the Narthex.

All of Father Alar’s conferences and Holy Mass both days will be live streamed to our Facebook page and YouTube channel for those who cannot be here with us in person.

Father Chris Alar is a priest with the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Father Chris wrote and produced the popular “Divine Mercy 101” and “Explaining the Faith” DVD series and is the author of the bestselling book, After Suicide: There’s Hope for Them and for You. He is a regular host and guest on EWTN, and he also hosts the online “Divine Mercy Matters” series at DivineMercyMatters.org. He serves as the Director of the Association of Marian Helpers and is the head of Marian Press, located on the grounds of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts