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DMOB LOCATIONS COUNT
NOW AT 24!

By Sis. Dina Balicanot

The locations of Divine Mercy on the Block have posted a growth rate of  225% — from an initial 8 DMOB locations to  24 DMOBs  by end of third quarter 2007.   The significant increase in DMOBs began when the FRIENDS Divine Mercy Apostolate (FDMA) was created in May 2007.  It was at that time that the Community just came from a successful outreach seminar in Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam whereby the DMOB was warmly by Filipino workers and communities.  Out of the current DMOB 24 locations, 3 blocks are from Ho Chi Minh.

The FRIENDS Divine Mercy Apostolate was conceptualized to establish framework that would prioritize propagation of the devotion to the Divine Mercy.  Under the apostolate is the flagship activity for the propagation, the Divine Mercy on the Block — an activity similar to the Block Rosary where the Divine Mercy Image is enthroned in a different household every week. 

Staffing was also a big factor in the steadily growing number of DMOBs.  DMOB ministers in each FDMC chapter locations were appointed to spearhead all activities related to the Apostolate.

 

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