Divine Mercy unpacked with Father Matthew Solyntjes

Illuminating Catholics

Illuminating Catholics
Divine Mercy unpacked with Father Matthew Solyntjes
Mar 31, 2026 Season 2 Episode 39
Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower

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As we approach Divine Mercy Sunday on April 12, we had a conversation with Father Matthew Solyntjes, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish of Kossuth County and West Bend. Father Solyntjes unpacks the Divine Mercy with the history and St. Faustina's role, Divine Mercy devotions, and how the fairly new parish selected its patronage. 

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