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Divine Mercy's web address is changing soon. Our website will look the same as our current one, just under a new, shorter URL! Our staff emails will also carry this new domain (and some are already live with this change, so don't be surprised if you see this new email format).

Our parish has grown and changed through the years and we want your feedback! How can we better serve our parishioners? What are some things that we should continue or improve? Click here to fill out the 30-second form today!

Click here to read important SEAS information from the school office regarding the upcoming year.

Beginning Monday, July 6th, our Daily Mass will now begin at 8:45 AM. All First Friday Holy Hour & Benediction services will start after the 8:45am Mass ends (9:15 am) beginning August 7th. Note: During the school year, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton school Masses (typically held on Wednesdays) will be held in conjunction with our parish Daily Mass.

Beginning Friday, May 29th, our summer office hours will be: • Monday-Thursday: 9am-4pm • Fridays: 9am-12PM

Click here to read Archbishop Checchio's Letter on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Enthronement.

Please join us in welcoming Fr. Francis Sarpong who will serve as our parochial vicar beginning June 16th. Fr. Francis comes most recently from St. Charles Borromeo Church (Destrehan) and is approaching his 20th year of the priesthood (his anniversary of ordination will be on July 28th). Click here to read his letter of introduction and join us in praying for him as he prepares to serve at our parish.

Click to view this important letter from our parochial vicar, Fr. Austin Barr.

The four statues that will surround our altar space are well on their way! Check out the preview images of St. Joseph and Mary, sent by the artist! Soon all 4 statues will be ready for toning and coloring. We can't wait to see a little bit of Heaven come to Kenner soon! Help us fund the completion of this beautification process by donating today at divinemercyparish.org/statues

"The Lord has blessed me with writing a 4th book of messages sensed from Jesus during my time in Eucharistic Adoration" -author and parishioner Frank Raab. Click for details and information on how to purchase!

Please join us in welcoming Maria Lau and Steve Pisciotta to our parish staff! Maria Lau is joining us as our new administrative assistant beginning Monday, May 4th. Steve Pisciotta is now our new St. Anthony Ministry Coordinator beginning Friday, May 1st. Please join us in welcoming them to the team!

Help us restock our St. Anthony Ministry to the Needy Food Pantry! School is almost out and many of our local families count on the generosity of our parish to provide for their children during this time. Food Items can be placed in the back of the Church in or next to the St. Anthony Basket. Click for a full list of items needed.

Todos luchamos con debilidades que nos roban la paz, dañan nuestras relaciones y nos alejan de Dios. Muchas de estas luchas tienen su raíz en los pecados capitales, hacia los que la naturaleza humana caída tiende con facilidad. Pero hay una gran noticia: cada pecado capital puede ser vencido por una virtud.

We can't wait to honor our St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Head of School, Mrs. Kathmann on her retirement... and we need your help! Send us your words of gratitude, happy memories, well-wishes, or photos of our beloved principal and we'll include it in a surprise to be given at her retirement reception on May 3rd after the 10:30am Mass. Click here to submit!

Hey, PK4-7th graders! Join us in growing in God's Word with us and earn your seasonal Faith Explorers badge starting THIS WEEKEND 3/21 & 3/22 Click here to check out all the details, including info on prizes, parties, and more!

Experience the healing power of Reconciliation before Easter. Last opportunities for extended confessions with both priests will be Saturday March 28 (2:30-3:45 pm), Tuesday March 31 (4:30-6:00 pm), and Wednesday April 1 (4:30-6:00 pm).

Our parish wishes to congratulate Mrs. Joan Kathmann and Mr. Louis & Mrs. Jane Villarrubia, the recipients of the 2026 Order of St. Louis IX Medallion, for their outstanding service and commitment to Divine Mercy Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, and to the local Church in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This award recognizes the lay faithful who, by their loving service to the Church in and of New Orleans, continue to spread the Good News of the Gospel to all whom they encounter. Congratulations to all of you on this most deserved honor and recognition!

The exquisite Easter flowers that grace our altar and sanctuary play a significant role in the Easter celebration at Divine Mercy Parish. We encourage all parishioners to participate in this meaningful experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift. Contributions towards the cost of Easter flowers may be made in memory or honor of your family members and friends. This gesture serves as a beautiful way to remember loved ones, honor friends, and express gratitude to God for answered prayers and blessings received. Donations can be submitted in the collection using any envelope, clearly marked as 'Easter Flowers' or by clicking here.

This gala will help raise much-needed funds for the vital pregnancy support care provided free of charge by Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy Services to more than 600 abortion-vulnerable women and countless families each year. Click for details.

We will be honoring couples who will be celebrating 25 and 50 years of Sacramental Marriage in the Church anytime during the 2026 calendar year on Saturday, June 20th at the 4pm Mass. Couples MUST complete the form below to be included in the Parish's special Silver and Gold Anniversary Celebration found at divinemercyparish.org/marriage-day or can be completed by calling the parish office. The deadline to complete this form is April 10th.