Divine Mercy Sunday Celebrations 2024
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter, the Octave of Easter, which this year is April 7. 2024. Below you will find a list of celebrations taking place in the Diocese of Portland.
Click here to learn more about Divine Mercy Sunday and the plenary indulgence that may be received on that day. A guide to praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet may be found here or click here for the Divine Mercy Novena, which begins on Good Friday.
Celebrations Around the Diocese
All Saints Parish, Brunswick
St. Mary Church, 144 Lincoln Street, Bath – Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated with a Eucharistic Holy Hour from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, veneration of the Divine Mercy image, silent prayer, the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction. There will also be the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.
Christ the Divine Mercy Parish, East Millinocket
St. Martin of Tours Church, 19 Colby Street, Millinocket - A Divine Mercy Hour during which the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited, will begin at 3 p.m., followed by Mass at 4 p.m.
Corpus Christi Parish, Waterville
Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will begin at 2 p.m. with reconciliation, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Litany to Divine Mercy, and Benediction from 2:50 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Franciscan Monastery, Kennebunk
Franciscan Monastery, 28 Beach Avenue, Kennebunk - Divine Mercy devotions will begin at 2 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Holy Family Parish, Greenville
Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue, Greenville - The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited on Saturday April 6, at 3:30 p.m. before the 4.p.m. Mass. Then, on Sunday, April 7, there will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 2:30 p.m., followed by the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m. and Benediction at 3:30 p.m.
Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish, Madawaska
St. David Church, 774 Main Street, Madawaska - A Day of Grace program will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will include adoration with confessions at 2 p.m. and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m., ending with Benediction.
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Lincoln
St. Mary of Lourdes Church, 142 Main Street, Lincoln - A Divine Mercy Celebration will be held at 2:30 p.m. It will include the praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the sacrament of reconciliation, testimony by guest speaker Marie DiNapoli, Benediction, and a final blessing.
Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saint Agatha
St. Luce Church, 441 U.S. Route One, Frenchville - A Day of Grace program will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will include adoration with confessions at 2 p.m. and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m., ending with Benediction.
Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Falmouth
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist invites you to join in a solemn celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday at Holy Martyrs of North America Church in Falmouth. The celebration will begin at 3 p.m. with eucharistic adoration and will include veneration of the Divine Mercy image, reading from St. Faustina’s diary, the recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, meditation, and litanies of the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy. It will conclude with Benediction. There will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 1:30 pm and throughout the service. The service will be livestreamed on the parish's website.
Parish of the Holy Savior, Rumford
St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue, Rumford - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will begin at 1:30 p.m. and include the opportunity for sacrament of reconciliation, followed by the veneration of the image of Divine Mercy, a brief presentation, the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet beginning promptly at 3 p.m., concluding with a community social in the parish hall.
Parish of the Precious Blood, Caribou
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 333 Main Street, Presque Isle - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Old Town
Holy Family Church, 429 Main Street, Old Town - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with confessions will be held at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Divine Mercy Celebration with the Divine Mercy Chaplet and devotions at 3:00 p.m.
Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Bar Harbor
Holy Redeemer Church, 56 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. will include adoration, the praying of the Rosary, and the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston
Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, 122 Ash Street, Lewiston - A celebration will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will include the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Litany of Divine Mercy, the sacrament of reconciliation, Scripture readings, and readings from St. Faustina's diary.
Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish, Portland
Sacred Heart Church, 65 Mellen Street, Portland - A Divine Mercy Night will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
St. Agnes Parish, Pittsfield
St. Agnes, 238 Detroit St. Pittsfield - People are invited to come together at 2:30 p.m. to pray to God for his mercy on our souls, the Catholic Church, our country, the world, all Christians, and personal intentions. The period of prayer will be followed by eucharistic adoration from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and then the Divine Mercy Chaplet and prayers from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Jackman
St. Faustina Church, 370 Main Street, Jackman - The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 10:30 a.m., prior to the 11 a.m. Mass.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Westbrook
St. Anne Church, 299 Main Street, Gorham - A Divine Mercy Sunday event will be held at St. Anne Church from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come to learn about Divine Mercy Sunday and be in the presence of the merciful Lord.
St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, Camden
St. Bernard Church, 150 Broadway, Rockland - The faithful are invited to gather at St. Bernard Church at 2:30 p.m. for the conclusion of the Divine Mercy Novena.
St. John Paul II Parish, Scarborough
St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will be held at 3 p.m.
St. John Vianney Parish, Fort Kent
St. Charles Borromeo, 912 Main Street, Saint Francis - Devotions for Divine Mercy will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Bridgton
St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street, Bridgton - A special time of prayer and fellowship in celebration of the Feast of Divine Mercy will begin at 2 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Ellsworth
St. Joseph Church, 231 Main Street, Ellsworth - The music ministry will sing the Divine Mercy Chaplet during adoration from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph Parish, Farmington
St. Joseph Church, 133 Middle Street, Farmington - The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3 p.m. and in honor of the day, there will be additional time for confessions from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. with Benediction at 4:45 p.m. and Mass at 5 p.m.
St. Louis Parish, Portland
St. Louis Church, 279 Danforth Street, Portland - A eucharistic Holy Hour, during which the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed, will be held at 3 p.m.
St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, Houlton
St. Mary of the Visitation Church, 110 Military Street, Houlton - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. That will be followed at 2:30 p.m. by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, at 3 p.m. by the Divine Mercy Chaplet in song, and at 3:30 p.m. by Benediction.
St. Matthew Parish, Limerick
St. Matthew Church, 19 Dora Lane, Limerick - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will be held at 3 p.m.
St. Michael Parish, Augusta
St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 41 Western Avenue, Augusta - A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will be held at 3 p.m. and include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Bangor
St. Teresa Church, 425 South Main Street, Brewer - A Divine Mercy Holy Hour will be held from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., leading up to Mass at 4 p.m. There will be an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation.
St. Peter Chanel Parish, Van Buren
St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, 174 Main Street, Van Buren - A Day of Grace program will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will include adoration with confessions at 2 p.m. and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m., ending with Benediction.
St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Machias
Holy Name of Jesus Church, 8 Free Street, Machias - The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed prior to the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 7
Sacred Heart Church, 14 Hamilton Street, Lubec - The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed prior to the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, April 6.
St. Michael Church, 51 Elm Street, Cherryfield - The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed prior to the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 7.
Stella Maris Parish, Bucksport
St. Vincent de Paul Church, 64 Franklin Street, Bucksport - The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3 p.m.
