Join WACOM in Vilnius
Join the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy in Vilnius, June 7–12, 2026.Together, let’s build a City of Mercy!
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We invite religious communities and creators to participate in the Congress fair.Let us spread the message of Divine Mercy together!
News
2025-11-14
Crossing the Gates of Dawn: The Road to the City of Mercy
You might say that the gate with the image of the Mother of Mercy symbolically obliges the city to be the capital of mercy. As you walk through the gate, the Mother of Mercy welcomes you and accompanies you. She looks upon you with mercy and calls you to share that mercy with others. Read More
2025-10-14
World Apostolic Congress on Mercy 2026 in Vilnius
Join us in Vilnius, the City of Mercy, from 7 to 12 June 2026! For six summer days, Vilnius will become a global centre of mercy: a place where every encounter, prayer, and action will be imbued with the spirit of mercy. Thousands of participants from around the world will gather to pray together, share testimonies of faith, praise God, and encounter His Divine Mercy. Read More
2025-09-20
The house where Jesus spoke to St. Faustina
In Vilnius, on the territory of the former Antakalnis Children's Home, stands a wooden house. It attracts visitors from various countries of the world every year: Poland, JAV, France, Chile, Indonesia, New Zealand. It was here that 90 years ago something happened that unites millions of people around the world every day today – in this house, Jesus dictated the Chaplet of Mercy prayer to Sister Faustina Kowalska. Read More
Program
About
The World Apostolic Congresses of Mercy (WACOM) attract thousands of participants from all over the world to proclaim and witness Divine Mercy – His message of infinite love and hope for individuals and the world. Attendees listen to testimonials, participate in lectures, cultural events, Holy Mass, and will also have time for prayer, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and missions.
The World Apostolic Congress of Mercy, which takes place every three years in a different country, has been held in Rome, Italy (2008), Krakow, Poland (2011), Bogota, Colombia (2014), Manila, Philippines (2017), and Apia, Samoa (2023). The 6th WACOM will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from June 7th to June 12th, 2026.
The Archbishop of Vilnius Gintaras Grušas extends his personal invitation, „Let’s meet at the Congress in Vilnius – the city chosen by God so that through Saint Faustina and Blessed Michael Sopocko the world would be reminded of His Mercy.“
Vilnius - City of Mercy
The spirit of mercy has been alive in Vilnius for centuries. The city has endured famine, plague, floods, fires, and wars. Throughout these times, it was home to numerous monastic communities that for generations cultivated works of charity – caring for the sick, sheltering orphans, helping the poor, and burying the abandoned dead. Though some of these communities no longer exist, the skyline of Vilnius is still crowned with a multitude of church towers – silent witnesses to a deep-rooted devotion and steadfast faith that endured even the darkest of times.
Vilnius is the city where God, through St. Faustina Kowalska and Blessed Fr. Michał Sopoćko, reminded the world of His essential attribute — mercy. In 1934, on the Saviour Hill, the first image of the Merciful Jesus was painted according to the saint’s visions. A year later, in her cell at Vilnius convent, Jesus dictated to her the prayer of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. From here, this devotion spread throughout the entire world.
Today Vilnius invites you to experience your own pilgrimage story. Begin planning your journey – explore Vilnius pilgrimage routes, admire the church towers, and discover other sacred landmarks.
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Contacts
For Registration and Participant information:
registration@wacomvilnius.org
For Media Inquiries:
media@wacomvilnius.org
Address of the Organizing Committee:
Šventaragio g. 4, LT-01122 Vilnius, Lithuania
Event venue address:
Rasų g. 6, LT-01300 Vilnius, Lithuania
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