New Pastor Assigned to Divine Mercy Parish

April 2, 2025
  
Dear Friends:
 
I am happy to share that Father Dan Folwaczny has been appointed as the new pastor of Divine Mercy Parish effective July 1, 2025. Father Dan is a gifted Archdiocesan priest who is currently serving as pastor of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Elk Grove Village.
 
It has been an honor, a privilege and a joy to serve Divine Mercy Parish. I am confident that Father Dan will feel the same for this community of faith is gifted, generous and committed to spiritual renewal in Christ.
 
Father Dan will share more with everyone in a letter to our parish in the bulletin of April 12/13. I ask all of you to keep him in your prayers. Coming into a new parish is both exciting and daunting, whether you are a priest or a parishioner. We must seek God's grace and ask the Lord to strengthen Father Dan as he says goodbye to one parish community and accepts the call to shepherd ours. Let us also pray that God fills our hearts with gratitude for Father Dan and that we may continue to trust in divine providence for the renewal of the Church of Chicago.
 
Meanwhile, I will continue to give you my best efforts as my pastorate here winds down. I will also work with staff and the Senior Leadership Team as we begin with Father Dan to ensure a smooth and blessed transition.
 
Sincerely,
  
Rev. Steven M. Lanza
Pastor