Divine Mercy Sunday

Pope John Paul II officially established the Feast of Divine Mercy, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, while celebrating the canonization of St. Faustina Kowalska in 2000. St. Faustina Kowalska’s diary reveals great insight into God’s mercy and provides us with the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Divine Mercy Novena, both of which have become popular prayers today. St. Faustina also created the image of Divine Mercy, with many churches highlighting the image for celebration. Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday of Easter, closing the Easter Octave.