On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2007, the John Paul II Centre for Divine Mercy was consecrated to Our Blessed Mother under the mantle of the Immaculate Conception.

She who was conceived without sin represents mercy in its purest form. 

Mary had no need of restoration as she did not suffer Original Sin and, as such, then is able to lead us to her son who is the Divine Mercy of God. 

She stands with us at the foot of the Cross as we draw life from Jesus crucified. We are purified in the blood and water that flowed from his side. This blood represents the Eucharist, the lifeblood of souls and the water, the Sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation where we are washed clean in the Holy Water of Christ. 

On December 8, 2007, Cardinal Hummes, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Clergy issued a letter, with the blessing of the Holy Father, asking that every diocese in the world establish a Eucharistic Adoration chapel to pray for priests and vocations. He also initiated an invitation to all women to embrace their spiritual maternity, to adopt priests in prayer for their sanctification.

Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctification of Priests and Spiritual Maternity (.pdf)

As the John Paul II Centre was consecrated to Mary on that day, we understand this to be our special call. Mary was and is the Mother of the Eucharist, we also respond in mercy to be men and women of the Eucharist.

HAIL MARY FULL Of GRACE, THE LORD IS WITH YOU