Apostolic Penitentiary

The Vatican Apostolic Penitentiary grants indulgences to Members of the SOS Divine Mercy Chaplet Association.

In summary Members receive the indulgence:

On day of joining

Refers to the specific date on which an individual becomes a member. The day of joining is recorded as significant for membership, privileges eligibility, and participation in Graces.

Feast of St Faustina Kowalska

The feast of Saint Faustina Kowalska is celebrated on October 5th. Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, also known as Helena Kowalska, was a Polish Catholic religious sister and mystic.

Feast of St John Paul II

The feast day of Saint John Paul II is celebrated in the Catholic Church on October 22nd. This day commemorates the life and legacy of Karol Józef Wojtyła, known as St John Paul II, who served as the Pope from 1978 until his passing in 2005.

World Day of the Poor

The World Day of the Poor is an observance in the Catholic Church established by Pope Francis. It is celebrated on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time each year since 2017.

Feast of St Mother Theresa

The feast day of Saint Mother Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, is celebrated on September 5th. This date commemorates the anniversary of her death and honours her life and contributions to the world.

anniversary of the Chaplet

The anniversary of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is commemorated on September 13th. This date marks the occasion in 1935 when Jesus revealed the Chaplet to St. Faustina Kowalska.

In addition

deceased Members of the SOS Divine Mercy Chaplet Association on the day of their death or funeral obtain the indulgence when a living Member(s) of the Association assists them in dying through the Chaplet or attend the funeral of the deceased SOS Member.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Promices

Our Lord

“I shall treat every soul that says this Chaplet as My glory, and I shall grant it My defence at the hour of death; also those at whose deathbed others say the Chaplet shall be granted the same indulgence." (Diary 811)