Fr. Larry Richards

Fr. Larry Richards is a priest of the Diocese of Erie, ordained in 1989, and a nationally known preacher, retreat leader, author, and Catholic media speaker. He is the founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation and developed the Divine Mercy Encounter retreat program. His direct, practical preaching calls Catholics to conversion, prayer, Scripture, the sacraments, and active discipleship. He currently serves as pastor of St. Luke and Our Lady of Mount Carmel parishes in Erie, Pennsylvania, while continuing an extensive schedule of parish missions, conferences, broadcasts, and retreats.