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On Saturday, April 17 at 11 am, Archbishop Aymond will celebrate a prayer service to officially welcome the “Angels Unawares” statue to New Orleans. The 3-ton, 20 foot bronze statue will be on display and open to the public to visit on the grounds of Notre Dame Seminary through May 21. Click for details.

FREE showing of "ROE v. WADE" the movie on Wednesday, March 31st at 7pm at Victory Church in Metairie. Childcare is provided.

There will be a special Second Collection taken at all the Easter Masses to assist with the various Charitable Organizations of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Thank you for your generosity as we help our friends and neighbors who are suffering due to the continuing struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Adoration Chapel will close at 5:00PM on Wednesday, March31st and will re-open at 9:00AM on Monday, April 5th.

The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday, April 2nd and Easter Monday, April 5th. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 6th at 10:00AM.

The Solemn Easter Vigil will be celebrated on Saturday, April 3rd at 8:00 PM. On Easter Sunday, April 4th, Masses will be celebrated at 8:30AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:30PM in Spanish. There will be No 3:00PM Confessions or 6:00PM Mass on Easter Sunday.

Congratulations to Janice Vitenas and Wanda Paternostro- the recipients of the 2021 Order of St. Louis IX Medallion, for their outstanding service and commitment to both Divine Mercy Catholic Church and to the local Church in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Click for more details.

This spring, Brother Martin High School invites 5th, 6th, and 7th grade boys and girls to participate in the inaugural “The Joy of the Resurrection” essay contest. Click for details.

On March 20 and 21, the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host a very important second collection to raise funds to offset the costs of educating seminarians at Notre Dame Seminary and St. Joseph Seminary College. Click for more details.

Congratulations to Julian Estrada for being selected as the representative from Divine Mercy Parish to receive the 2021 Altar Server Award from Archbishop Aymond. Click to read more...

St. Agnes Church in Old Jefferson is having a Lenten Mission beginning Monday, March 22 thru Thursday, March 25 at 7:00pm. Their guest speaker this year is Fr. Simeon Gallagher. Click for details.

Join us for "It's Not Your Money, Finding the Peace of Putting God First," which provides a pathway to explore fresh perspectives on our relationship with money. The virtual workshop takes place on Wednesday, March 24, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. Click for details.

Jefferson Parish has launched an Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to serve eligible persons who lack sufficient income or resources to pay rent due to COVID-19. CLICK HERE to view eligibility requirements and to apply. Click for details.

Find the full statement from the Archdiocese of New Orleans regarding the latest Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine.

The beautiful Easter flowers that adorn our altar and sanctuary are a special part of the celebration of Easter at Divine Mercy Parish. Donations toward the cost of Easter flowers in the Church may be made in memory or honor of your family members and friends, or to offer thanksgiving to God for prayers answered and blessings received. The suggested donation is $10.00 per remembrance. Click here for more details.

As you examine your life during the Lenten season, you might find yourself reflecting on plans to care for your family should the unexpected happen. A Will allows you to choose how to distribute the assets that you have accumulated during your lifetime, and a charitable bequest in your Will provides the flexibility to use part of these assets for the charities that mean the most to you. Click For Details.

Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the gathering for the 2021 Archdiocese of New Orleans Men’s Conference has been canceled. Instead the planning committee is redirecting their efforts towards providing a year long campaign to promote and support men’s ministries across the Archdiocese. Click Here to Learn More!

Support women in need by running or walking 5K or 1 mile to help benefit the Woman's New Life Clinic. Born to Run is virtual this year, which means you pick your own route and start time between April 10 and April 17, 2021!

Jefferson Parish will begin providing free meals to seniors and those most vulnerable to COVID-19 through a Meal Assistance Program for a guaranteed 30-day period. Apply now until all spots are filled. Click for details.

Relief to the suffering, peace to the fearful. May each Prayer Blanket Recipient know they are not alone. We are praying for their healing and comfort. Click to find out more or to request a prayer blanket.