About Divine Mercy · Niagara Falls, New York
Divine Mercy Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Niagara Falls, New York, belonging to the Diocese of Buffalo. It is one of the worship sites of the Niagara Falls Roman Catholic Family of Parishes, sharing clergy and resources with St. Mary of the Cataract, Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. John de LaSalle parishes. The parish was formed in the 2000s through the Diocese of Buffalo's 'Journey of Faith and Grace' initiative, which combined five east-side Niagara Falls parishes into a single new parish under the name Divine Mercy. Located at 2437 Niagara Street, the parish serves the local community with weekend and weekday Mass, Eucharistic adoration, the Divine Mercy Chaplet devotion, a weekly food pantry, and a faith formation program for children.
- Established
- 2008
- Patron
- Divine Mercy (the merciful love of God, revealed especially through St. Maria Faustina Kowalska and the Divine Mercy devotion)
- Rector
- Rev. James W. Kirkpatrick
- Diocese
- Diocese of Buffalo
Why belong here
Divine Mercy is a welcoming parish on Niagara Street with Sunday Mass at 11:00 AM and weekday Masses Tuesday through Thursday at 8:00 AM, plus two weekly opportunities for Eucharistic adoration. The parish is home to a dedicated St. Vincent de Paul food pantry that serves the surrounding neighborhood every Thursday, an active Divine Mercy Cenacle group of 21 members who pray the Chaplet daily for the sick and dying, a faith formation program for parish children, and a music ministry led by choirmaster and organist Gary Sage. As one of the worship sites of the Niagara Falls Roman Catholic Family of Parishes, Divine Mercy shares in the broader sacramental and pastoral life of five local parishes under the Diocese of Buffalo.
Mass times at Divine Mercy
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- First Fridays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (during Adoration, at Divine Mercy)
- Saturdays 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM at Prince of Peace (SVDP) — Family schedule
- Saturdays 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM at St. Mary of the Cataract — Family schedule
- Sundays 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM at St. John de LaSalle — Family schedule
Adoration times
- Tuesdays after the 8:00 AM Mass until 10:00 AM
- First Friday of each month, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (includes confessions)
Parish Identity & History
Divine Mercy Parish (2437 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls, NY) was established in 2008 as the result of the Diocese of Buffalo's 'Journey of Faith and Grace' reorganization, which combined five east-side Niagara Falls parishes — Holy Trinity, St. Stanislaus Kostka, Our Lady of Lebanon, St. George, and Our Lady of the Rosary — into a single new parish under the name Divine Mercy. By 2016 the parish was worshipping at the former St. Stanislaus Kostka church, preserving a link to the city's Polish Catholic heritage. The parish now operates as one of the worship sites of the Niagara Falls Roman Catholic Family of Parishes under the Diocese's 'Road to Renewal' program.
- Founded 2008 (per GCatholic record 17687)
- Created by merging Holy Trinity, St. Stanislaus Kostka, Our Lady of Lebanon, St. George, and Our Lady of the Rosary
- Worship site based at former St. Stanislaus Kostka church
- Part of the Niagara Falls Roman Catholic Family of Parishes (Family #35)
- Recommended in Road to Renewal to merge with St. Mary of the Cataract
Pastoral Team & Staff
Divine Mercy Parish is currently served by Rev. James W. Kirkpatrick as pastor, with two permanent deacons assigned across the Family of Parishes: Deacon David P. Slish assigned to Divine Mercy, and Deacon Benjamin R. Marino assigned to St. Mary of the Cataract. The parish's music ministry is led by choirmaster and organist Gary Sage. Family-level clergy include Rev. Mario Racho as Family Administrator and parochial vicars Rev. Duane Klizek and Rev. Benjamin Mariasoosai. The parish trustees named in the bulletin are Mr. Al Frosolone and Mrs. Dorothy Ducatte-Wozniak.
- Pastor: Rev. James W. Kirkpatrick
- Family Administrator: Rev. Mario Racho
- Parochial Vicars: Rev. Duane Klizek, Rev. Benjamin Mariasoosai
- Permanent Deacons: David P. Slish (DM), Benjamin R. Marino (St. Mary of the Cataract)
- Choirmaster & Organist: Gary Sage
- Trustees: Mr. Al Frosolone, Mrs. Dorothy Ducatte-Wozniak
Parish Office, Location & Visiting
The parish office is at 335 24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1925, with the church (worship site) at 2437 Niagara Street. The parish can be reached at (716) 284-6641 (fax 716-282-2297) or by email at [email protected]. Office hours are Monday and Thursday 9 AM – 2 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 AM – 3 PM, and Friday 1 PM – 3 PM. The bulletin extends a particular welcome to visitors: 'We wish to welcome all visitors, members and children who are worshiping with us today. … If you have no church of your own, we invite you to join us.'
- Office: 335 24th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303-1925
- Phone: (716) 284-6641
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.divinemercynf.org
- Office hours: Mon/Thu 9-2, Tue/Wed 9-3, Fri 1-3
Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation
Faith Formation classes for parish children are coordinated across the Niagara Falls Roman Catholic Family of Parishes, with a parish center at 2748 Military Road. The bulletin announces enrollment Masses for First Reconciliation and Confirmation held at the Prince of Peace worship site, where parents and children preparing for the sacraments are expected to be present. The Family office staff overseeing faith formation includes Sr. Joanne, Belinda Pappal, and other catechists who welcome children back each January for the new formation year.
- Faith Formation classes resume the first Sunday of January each year
- First Reconciliation Enrollment Masses at Prince of Peace (Saturday 4 PM / Sunday 11:45 AM)
- Confirmation Enrollment Masses (10th grade) at Prince of Peace (Saturday 4 PM / Sunday 11:45 AM)
- Parish Center at 2748 Military Road
Outreach: Food Pantry
The Divine Mercy Food Pantry is one of four parish-based food pantries operated within the Niagara Falls Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. It is staffed by St. Vincent de Paul 'Vincentians' and other volunteers and serves the area designated by the Food Bank of Western New York. The pantry is open on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and welcomes both clients in need of food assistance and new volunteers willing to give their time. Assistance and volunteer inquiries can be directed to (716) 261-7989.
- Open Thursdays 10 AM – 2 PM
- Operated by St. Vincent de Paul Vincentians and volunteers
- Serves area designated by the Food Bank of Western New York
- Contact: (716) 261-7989
- Parish Food Pantry number: 716-261-7989
Devotional Life: Divine Mercy Cenacle
Divine Mercy Parish has a special devotion to the Divine Mercy message of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska. The parish's bulletin notes that 'The 21 members of our Divine Mercy Cenacle Group (E.A.D.M.) — Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy — pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily for the intentions of the sick and dying.' Members of the community can request prayers for loved ones by calling 297-2738 (a message may be left). The Chaplet itself is prayed publicly after each daily Mass and again about 15 minutes before each weekend Mass.
- Divine Mercy Cenacle (Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy) — 21 members
- Pray Chaplet daily for the sick and dying
- Prayer requests: call 297-2738 (may leave a message)
- Public Chaplet after daily Mass and before weekend Mass
Music & Liturgy
The parish's liturgical music ministry is led by Gary Sage, who serves as choirmaster and organist. The music program supports the parish's schedule of weekend Mass, weekday Masses, and the various devotional services (Chaplet, Adoration, Holy Hour).
- Choirmaster & Organist: Gary Sage
Part of the Niagara Falls Family of Parishes
Divine Mercy is one of five parishes in the Niagara Falls Roman Catholic Family of Parishes (Family #35) under the Diocese of Buffalo's 'Road to Renewal' program. The other parishes in the family are St. Mary of the Cataract, St. Vincent de Paul (with Prince of Peace and St. Leo worship sites), St. John de LaSalle, and Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (with Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Joseph sites). Together they share pastors, vicars, deacons, faith formation staff, and a single bulletin. The diocesan renewal plan recommends that Divine Mercy merge with St. Mary of the Cataract as the family consolidates worship sites.
- Family #35 of the Diocese of Buffalo's Road to Renewal
- Sister parishes: St. Mary of the Cataract; St. Vincent de Paul (Prince of Peace, St. Leo); St. John de LaSalle; Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph (Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Joseph)
- Renewal plan recommends Divine Mercy merge with St. Mary of the Cataract
- Shared clergy and faith-formation staff across the family