April 23, 2025 – Stockbridge, MA – A sacred and transformative milestone will be announced during Divine Mercy Weekend, April 26–27, 2025, at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This momentous event marks a powerful partnership between the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and Water 4 Mercy, joining forces to bring clean water, sustainable agriculture, and renewed dignity to communities in Africa.
A Mission of Mercy: Clean Water, Food Security, and Sustainable Hope
The Marian Fathers—spiritual guardians of the Divine Mercy message—are uniting with Water 4 Mercy, a nonprofit dedicated to eradicating thirst and hunger through practical, faith-driven solutions. Together, they are living out the Works of Mercy in the most tangible way: quenching thirst, feeding the hungry, and empowering future generations through education and agriculture.
This collaboration proves that mercy isn’t just a prayer—it’s love in action.
Founder Nermine Khouzam Rubin: Sharing the Mission on a Global Stage
Water 4 Mercy Founder and CEO Nermine Khouzam Rubin will headline key moments throughout the weekend:
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Saturday, April 26: A special morning session for 300 Marian Helpers will spotlight the organization’s extraordinary impact across Africa.
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Sunday, April 27: Nermine will address an estimated 15,000 pilgrims, sharing stories of transformation and the mission’s ongoing growth.
Live Global Broadcast on EWTN – April 27 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
Tune in for a powerful segment featuring Nermine alongside Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and Fr. Mark Baron, MIC. The broadcast will include highlights from Water 4 Mercy’s summer mission trip to Tanzania, in partnership with Clearwater Central Catholic High School (CCCHS).
Meet the Mission – Connect and Contribute
Visitors to the Water 4 Mercy booth can:
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Meet Camille Galaura, CCCHS senior and Student Liaison to the Water 4 Mercy Board.
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Hear powerful stories from the Tanzania trip.
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Shop mission merchandise including necklaces, hats, t-shirts, and The Most Wonderful Rain, a children’s book by Nermine.
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Donate on-site to support life-saving projects in Africa.
Recognized for Transparency and Impact
Water 4 Mercy has earned the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, acknowledging its unwavering dedication to integrity and results. With a private donor covering all administrative costs, 100% of public donations go directly to mission projects.
Answering God’s Call Through Action
Join us as faith, innovation, and mercy unite to bring lasting change to those in need. Be part of the movement to bring clean water, nutritious food, and sustainable farming to communities across Africa.
To learn more or donate, visit www.water4mercy.org
Be Part of the Movement!
Join the conversation and help spread the word by following and tagging:
🔹 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception
📲 Facebook: @MarianHelpers | Instagram: @divinemercyofficial | Twitter: @DivineMercy | YouTube: Divine Mercy Official
📲 Hashtags: #DivineMercy #MarianFathers #MIC #CatholicFaith #DivineMercySunday #FrChrisAlar #FrMarkBaron
🔹 Clearwater Central Catholic High School (CCCHS)
📲 Facebook: @CCCHSMarauders | Instagram: @ccchs_marauders | Twitter: @CCCHSMarauders | LinkedIn: Clearwater Central Catholic High School
📲 Hashtags: #CCCHS #FaithInAction #CatholicEducation #ServiceTrip #TanzaniaMission
🔹 Water 4 Mercy
📲 Instagram: @Water4Mercy | Facebook: @Water4Mercy | Twitter: @Water4Mercy
| LinkedIn: Water 4 Mercy
📲 Hashtags: #Water4Mercy #FaithInAction #EndThirst #SustainableSolutions #DivineMercyWeekend #AfricaMission
🔹Nermine Khouzam Rubin, the founder and CEO of Water 4 Mercy
📲 Instagram: @khouzamrubin | X (formerly Twitter): @Nermine_Rubin | Facebook: Nermine Khouzam Rubin | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nerminekhouzamrubin
📲 Hashtags: #NermineKhouzamRubin #FaithDrivenLeadership #WomanOfImpact #VisionaryLeadership #AfricaWithLove #HumanitarianHeart
Water 4 Mercy being present in Stockbridge, MA this Divine Mercy Weekend is more than an event—it’s a powerful testament to faith in action. Through these Works of Mercy, together we are changing lives, restoring dignity, and bringing hope to those in need through the gift of water, nutritious foods and teaching sustainable agricultural solutions.

Nermine Khouzam Rubin is the Founder and CEO of Water 4 Mercy, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers a groundbreaking approach to ending poverty by combining access to clean water, nutritious food, sustainable agricultural training, and active community engagement—empowering African communities to thrive and transform their lives for generations to come. For more information, visit: www.water4mercy.org or email us at info@water4mercy.org.
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