BUFFALO, NEWYORK — The magnificent Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica was packed with more than one thousand pilgrims on Aug. 27. They gathered for our first Buffalo Divine Mercy Conference in six years, organized with the Disciples of Divine Mercy in the Holy Face of Jesus. Attendees came from across North America and from as far away as Ireland and Guam. Speakers on the theme, “The Need for Divine Mercy,” included Fr. Chris Alar, MIC; Teresa Tomeo; Kelly Wahlquist; and Stephen Ray. 8 Marian Helper • Winter 2022-23 • Marian.org World of Mercy: united states Conference attendees Wendy Lim and Elsie Lim are members of Our Lady, Queen of the World Parish in Toronto, Canada. “Divine Mercy is the key to everything,” Wendy said. “We are big fans of Fr. Chris Alar and all the online talks.” Bishop Michael Fisher of Buffalo presided at the closing Mass. Father Chris Alar, MIC, spoke to 1,000 conference attendees in Our Lady of Victory Basilica on Aug. 27. EDEN HILL — The 12th Annual Mercy for Souls Conference was held at the National Shrine on Sept. 10. Father Dan Cambra, MIC, spoke on the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of the Mother of God. “Whether we’re talking about the Servites or St. Bridget of Sweden, or Medjugorje, Kibeho, Aokpe, and any number of other revelations of Our Lady of Sorrows, we’re basically talking about God’s incredible love for us,” Fr. Dan said. “God so loved us that He gave His only begotten Son, that believing in Him we may have eternal life. Because eternal life is really the only life that matters.” Father Dan Cambra, MIC, spoke at the 12th Annual Mercy for Souls Conference on Sept. 10.
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