Fr. Chris Alar has many responsibilities, especially as the Director of the Association of Marian Helpers (the lay organization of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception). However, he would be happy to receive your invitation for any high-impact events greater than 350 in attendance.
CURRENT BIOGRAPHY
Fr. Chris M. Alar, MIC "Father Joseph" - Director of the Association of Marian Helpers
Father Chris Alar, MIC, is a priest with the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Chris wrote and produced the popular "Divine Mercy 101" DVD and is the author of the soon-to-be released book After Suicide: There is Still Hope for Them and You. He is an international speaker and is a regular host and guest on EWTN. He also hosts the online "Divine Mercy Matters" series. Currently he serves as "Fr. Joseph, MIC," the director of the Association of Marian Helpers, and is the head of Marian Press, located on the grounds of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
OLDER BIOGRAPHY WITH MORE INFO
Father Chris Alar, MIC, entered the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, the religious community entrusted with spreading the message and devotion of Divine Mercy, as a postulant in July 2006. Prior to that time, he received a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Michigan. After working as an engineering manager at a Fortune 500 Tier 1 automotive company in Detroit, he began his own consulting firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2000. Answering the Lord’s call, he attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, in Ohio, for his philosophy studies, Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C., for his theology studies, and he earned his Masters of Divinity from Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Connecticut. Father Chris produced and wrote the popular Divine Mercy 101 DVD. He is a nationally known speaker and a regular host and guest on EWTN. He also hosts the online “Divine Mercy Matters” series. He currently serves as “Fr. Joseph, MIC” the director of the Association of Marian Helpers, and is the head of Marian Press, located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, home of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy.
Speaking Topics:
Sacraments, Eucharist, Mass, Rosary, sin & its effects, the Shroud of Turin & Divine Mercy, the Trinity, Apologetics, Bible study, Catholic Culture, Divine Mercy, Marian theology, Prayer/Miracles, Suffering, Theology, Divine Mercy and Suicide, Divine Mercy and Mary
Fr. Chris Alar is able to present talks on Divine Mercy, Mary, or a combination of the two. We ask for a free will offering or, for larger events, a set stipend would be considered. Thank you for considering Fr. Chris Alar for your events.
