A week with Fr Chris Alar, MIC

We were truly blessed to have Fr Chris Alar, MIC visit England from 3-8 June 2025! Father Chris, the Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States and Argentina, was here to debut his new book, Understanding the Sacraments: God’s Grace Guaranteed! and to share the Good News of the Divine Mercy devotion. He was accompanied by Fr Lukasz Mazurek, MIC and the newest member of the Marian Fathers’ Divine Mercy Apostolate, Deacon Alex Pumphrey, MIC.

There were many new faces among the hundreds who attended Fr Chris’ talks, and we welcome all to the Divine Mercy Apostolate UK! Watch for news and reflections in the post and on e-mail!

Many thanks to our hosts this week: St. Joseph’s Church, Chalfont St Peter; Church of St James, Twickenham; Our Lady of Assumption, Birmingham, part of the Flame of Love UK Conference; St Mark’s Parish, Ipswich; the Catholic National Shrine & Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham; and The Rosary Shrine, St Dominic’s Priory, London.

Here are some snapshots from a memorable week. At the end, we are all refreshed and reinvigorated, and can say with renewed fervour, Jesus, I Trust in You!