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DISCIPLES OF DIVINE MERCY IN THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS
ORCHARD PARK, NY · EIN 474687289 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · holyfaceministry.com
revenue
$74K
expenses
$76K
net assets
$468K
employees
0
program ratio
10%
profile · synthesized from sources

Religious ministry dedicated to living and spreading the message of Divine Mercy through prayer, retreats, and spiritual outreach. The organization serves the sick, dying, and suffering by offering bedside prayers, daily intercession, and spiritual support. Based in Orchard Park, New York, it operates the Mother of Mercy House of Prayer as a center for reflection and worship.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    TO GROW IN CHRISTIAN HOLINESS
  2. #2 $5K
    TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS BY WORD, DEED, AND PRAYER
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer
Regular public recitation of the Chaplet using rosary beads, taught and practiced as a central devotion of the ministry.
Mother of Mercy House of Prayer
Chapel and prayer center with outdoor Stations of the Cross, Rosary Garden, grotto, and St. Francis Chapel for public prayer and reflection.
Prayer Ministry for the Sick and Dying
Members pray at the bedside of the sick and dying, offering the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and intercessory prayers since 2001.
Retreats and Conferences
Hosts spiritual events including Days of Reflection and themed gatherings to foster growth in holiness and discernment of God's voice.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Intercessory Prayer Services 3 activities
    • Offers instructional resources for prayer practices
      Provides accessible instructions for praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy using ordinary rosary beads, enabling broader participation in the devotion.
    • Prays for submitted prayer requests and the Holy Souls in Purgatory
      Offers daily intercessory prayer for submitted prayer intentions and ongoing special prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory at the Mother of Divine Mercy of the Holy Face Chapel.
    • Prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the bedside of the sick and dying
      Provides spiritual support by praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the sick and dying at their bedside, an ongoing practice initiated in 2001.
  • Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
    • Hosts retreats, conferences, and Days of Reflection
      Organizes and hosts spiritual retreats, conferences, and public Days of Reflection featuring prayer, Eucharistic adoration, and teachings on discerning God's voice, held at the Mother of Mercy House of Prayer in Orchard Park, New York.
    • Provides public prayer services and maintains devotional sites
      Hosts regular public prayer services and times for silent reflection at the Mother of Mercy House of Prayer and maintains outdoor devotional sites including Stations of the Cross, a Rosary Garden, a grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes, and a St. Francis Chapel.
  • Christian Gospel Proclamation 1 activity
    • Conducts spiritual development and evangelization programs
      Advances Christian holiness through seminars, conferences, and retreats that spread the message of Divine Mercy and promote spiritual growth, consistent with the organization’s religious mission.
  • General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
    • Funds outreach activities involving communication, service, and prayer
      Provides $5,000 in grants to support outreach activities that involve verbal communication, acts of service, and prayer, as part of its broader mission to advance spiritual development.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Hosts fundraising events to support evangelization and outreach
      Organizes annual fundraising events, including dinners, fellowship, guest speakers, and basket raffles, to support evangelization and outreach efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$45K61%
Program service revenue$5K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses10%
Admin / overhead90%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$718K
Cash$127K
Investments$0
Liabilities$250K
Net assets$468K
Liquid reserves20.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • JOHN TOMASELLO — DIRECTOR
  • REV JAMES CIUPEK — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM BRODERICK — LEGAL ADVISOR
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Dr. Bryan Thatcher Partner — Co-author of a guide on bringing divine mercy to the sick and dying.
  • Kathleen M. Wabick Partner — Co-author of a guide on bringing divine mercy to the sick and dying.
  • Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Government — Provides spiritual direction to the ministry
  • Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Partner — Spiritual directors of the Disciples of Divine Mercy in the Holy Face of Jesus
  • Maryalice Demler Partner — Guest speaker at the Merciful Heart Event
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Integrated Ministry of Word, Service, and Prayer
    methodology: integrated_ministry_outreach
    By combining verbal witness, practical service, and intercessory prayer, the organization creates a holistic spiritual outreach that reaches individuals on multiple levels, because the integration of these elements reflects the fullness of Christian mercy and increases receptivity to divine grace.
  • Intercessory Prayer as Instrument of Divine Mercy
    methodology: intercessory_prayer
    By offering persistent intercessory prayer—especially for the dying and suffering—the ministry participates in divine atonement and invokes God’s mercy, because such prayer is believed to influence spiritual outcomes and obtain graces beyond human action.
  • Mutual Contemplation as Spiritual Connection
    methodology: mutual_contemplation
    By practicing mutual contemplation of the Holy Face of Christ, both minister and recipient enter into a shared spiritual encounter that reflects Divine Mercy, because this shared focus fosters intimate connection with God and transforms the nature of pastoral engagement.
  • Passion Meditation Shapes Merciful Action
    methodology: passion_meditation
    By meditating on the Passion of Christ, members internalize the depth of divine suffering and mercy, which in turn shapes their actions and motivates compassionate service, because experiential spiritual reflection produces a transformative moral orientation.
  • Spiritual Direction Partnership
    methodology: spiritual_direction
    By aligning with the spiritual direction of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, the organization ensures doctrinal fidelity and structured formation in its ministry, because authoritative spiritual guidance deepens the authenticity and effectiveness of faith-based outreach.