• Significant dates in the history of the Parish of the Divine Mercy of Our Lord:
  
  December 2, 2001 - Our Catholic community of faith began in Mesquite when Rev. Ernie Torres celebrated the opening Mass at the lobby of an old bank building.
  
  Early 2002 - the parish began occupying its temporary facility at the Northridge Shopping Center at 1819 N. Galloway Avenue in Mesquite.
  
  June 8, 2002 - Most Rev. Charles Grahmann, Bishop of Dallas, offically established the parish of the Divine Mercy of Our Lord in Mesquite.
  
  December 3, 2005 - Groundbreaking ceremony for the first building of the parish.
  
  January 6, 2007 - Blessing of the first Catholic Church in Mesquite at 1585 E. Cartwright Rd.
  
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