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One of the best ways you can support vocations to the priesthood is to invite young men in your life to consider that way of life. One great opportunity to do this is to invite a young man to attend the upcoming Andrew Dinner in Defiance! Named

Each year, the Diocese of Toledo celebrates the gift of marriage with the annual Mass on Anniversaries of Marriage. If you are celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary in 2026 – 25, 40, 50, 60, or 60+ years – plan to join Bishop Daniel E. Thomas for the

Divine Mercy Catholic School is accepting Apple Pie orders now through October 13! These pies are AMAZING and can be baked or frozen. Parishioners can find a student to order through OR call the school to order (419-263-2114). Payments can be through a student, dropped off at

Divine Mercy Parish is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial and accounting functions for both Divine Mercy Parish and School. The Finance Manager is guided by the core values of the Catholic Church and provides leadership and accounting expertise working collaboratively with the pastor, parish

Save the Date for Vacation Bible School!!! Gear up for a one-week hike through the wilderness and lead kids to discover amazing things about Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders. The goal of this program is to help children better understand

To mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will officially consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, June 11, 2026. This historic national consecration is a call for spiritual renewal, community unity, and faithful service. You can

Please join us for a Eucharistic Procession for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The procession will begin at the end of the 10:30 am Mass and will conclude back in church with Benediction. Those who are unable to walk the route

Although Catholic Schools week is celebrated nationally at the end of January to coincide with the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, at Divine Mercy we hold off on our big celebrations until the weather is better! We are excited to celebrate Catholic Schools in general and our

We are so excited to invite all the Alumni from Divine Merch Catholic School and St. John’s to join us for a special Alumni Mass on Friday, May 15. Mass will begin at 9:15 am in Payne. Following Mass, there will be a small brunch and then

We hope you are able to come out and support the Knights of Columbus Fish Fries this Lent! Paulding K of C Fish Fry Schedule: Payne K of C Fish Fry Schedule: