Radio Interview: Forgiveness and Divine Mercy April 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Our God is a merciful God, and that is ever-present especially in the sacrament of reconciliation or confession. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father Michael DeAscanis, pastor of St. Louis Parish in Clarksville and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fulton, about his great joy in bringing people back into communion with God through confession. They also discuss St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy devotion promoted by the woman who saw Jesus with mercy pouring from his heart in the early part of the 20th century. Learn more about how and why the Church celebrates the feast of Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter each year. Click play below to listen to the full episode: Read More Local News Deacon Kirby’s path to priesthood is a journey of faith and learning Called at 10:46 a.m. Bishop F. Richard Spencer, former Baltimore priest, retires after decades of service to Archdiocese for U.S. Military Services Archbishop Lori: Sacred Heart reconciles divisions and transforms hardened hearts National pilgrimage makes history with first eucharistic pilgrimage across Chesapeake Bay Rain, sun and rainbows mark eucharistic pilgrimage stops in Anne Arundel County Copyright © 2026 Catholic Review Media Print
Bishop F. Richard Spencer, former Baltimore priest, retires after decades of service to Archdiocese for U.S. Military Services