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12 august, 2015

Fatima Shrine engages Catholic schools in the celebration of the Apparitons Centennial

A new school year is coming in Portugal, for next September. In another initiative proposed by the Sanctuary of Fatima, and carried out within the context of the official program of the Apparitions Centenary, the Portuguese Catholic schools are invited to take part in a multidisciplinary competition, that will reach the highest point with a cultural session at the III National Pilgrimage to Fatima of the Catholic schools, on October 21, 2016.
29 july, 2015

August, 12 and 13: Bishop of the Armed Forces and Security of Portugal presides at the international pilgrimage of August

His Excellency, Manuel Linda, Bishop of the Armed Forces and Security of Portugal, presides in Fatima at the international pilgrimage of 12 and 13, August, which has as its central theme this motto: "We form one body" (Ephesians 4: 4), and in which is also integrated the migrant annual pilgrimage to Fatima.
July 26: Shrine of Fatima celebrates Grandparents Day
30 june, 2015

July 26: Shrine of Fatima celebrates Grandparents Day

"Blessed are those families whose grandparents are close!" (Pope Francis)

On December 8
06 december, 2014

On December 8

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

«In this valley of tears» Evocative exhibition of the apparition of August 1917
29 november, 2014

«In this valley of tears» Evocative exhibition of the apparition of August 1917

In the year the Sanctuary of Fatima reflects, in a special way, on the fourth Marian apparition in the Cova da Iria, which, according to the testimony of the seers, occurred in August 1917, the exhibition "In this valley of tears", adopting as maxim the words of the hymn ‘Hail Holy Queen’ [Salve Regina], presents to visitors a reflection on the political and ideological context that marked the country and the world, during the second decade of the 20th century.
Rector of Fatima Shrine presents the new pastoral year - Sanctified in Christ
29 november, 2014

Rector of Fatima Shrine presents the new pastoral year - Sanctified in Christ

The 5th cycle of the thematic itinerary, that guides the life of the Sanctuary over seven years until 2017, takes as its starting point the apparition of Our Lady in August 1917. The option to set about, in each cycle of this septenary, reflecting on an apparition allows us to identify the fundamental ideas of the Fatima message and deepen its most significant topics, by fasting together in an organic and coherent way.
Opening Journey of the Pastoral Year 2014-2015 - Sanctified in Christ
11 november, 2014

Opening Journey of the Pastoral Year 2014-2015 - Sanctified in Christ

The Sanctuary of Fatima invites all those interested to the Opening Journey of the Pastoral Year 2014-2015, on the afternoon of November 29, Saturday, at the Pastoral Centre Paul VI. This Journey will mark officially the beginning of a new pastoral year at the Fatima Shrine, namely, the fifth of the septennial celebrating and commemorating the Centenary of the Apparitions.

Sermões do Rosário [Sermons on the Rosary] presented at Fatima on October 31
24 october, 2014

Sermões do Rosário [Sermons on the Rosary] presented at Fatima on October 31

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima invites everyone to be present at the launching session of the volumes containing the Sermons on the Rosary - Maria Rosa Mystica, from the Complete Works of Fr. António Vieira. The session will take place in the Hall of Our Lady of Sorrows House of Retreats, at the Fatima Shrine, on Friday, October 31, starting at 15:00.
Arvo Pärt composes music dedicated to the Little Shepherds of Fatima
14 october, 2014

Arvo Pärt composes music dedicated to the Little Shepherds of Fatima

Arvo Pärt, famous and important composer in the field of contemporary music, created a musical piece dedicated to the Little Shepherds of Fatima, whose manuscript will be published in the October issue of Fatima XXI - Cultural Journal of the Sanctuary of Fatima. Fr. Carlos Cabecinhas announced that the piece will be presented in a concert on February 20, 2015, in Lisbon Cathedral.
Archbishop of Goa and Daman presides at the international pilgrimage of October
01 october, 2014

Archbishop of Goa and Daman presides at the international pilgrimage of October

The yearly international pilgrimage of October 12 and 13, 2014, is presided over by His Excellency Filipe Néri Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, India. The theme of the pilgrimage is "Repent, for God is at hand (Mt 3,2)".

Paul VI beatified on October 19
29 september, 2014

Paul VI beatified on October 19

The Sanctuary of Fatima expresses "great joy" for this beatification. Paul VI was the first Pope to visit the Sanctuary of Fatima.

12th Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration - October 3rd, Sanctuary hosts prayer service encouraged by the International World Apostolate of Fatima
16 september, 2014

12th Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration - October 3rd, Sanctuary hosts prayer service encouraged by the International World Apostolate of Fatima

In the afternoon of October 3rd, Friday, Fatima´s Shrine will be partner of Worldwide Children and Youth Holy Hour, "Children of the Eucharist", promoted by the International World Apostolate of Fatima. The event will be broadcasted (deferred) from Fatima to over 140 countries around the world via the American Catholic television station EWTN. Prayer for the Pope, for the families and for the world gathers the main intentions of this action.
August 12 and 13
24 july, 2014

August 12 and 13

His Excellency Antonio Francisco dos Santos, bishop of the Diocese of Oporto, presides in Fatima at the international pilgrimage on the 12th and 13th August. "Have mercy upon me, for I have sinned" (Ps 51) is the theme and subject of this pilgrimage, which usually is characterized by the presence of a large number of pilgrims that integrate the Pilgrimage of Migrants and Refugees to the Shrine of Fatima. Such a journey is an organization of the Portuguese Catholic Migration Work (OCPM), in the context of the 42 National Migration Week (August 10 through 17, 2014).
«Secret and Revelation» now also with virtual tours
18 july, 2014

«Secret and Revelation» now also with virtual tours

Installed and initiated in the Sanctuary of Fatima, in late November 2013, and open to the public until October 31, 2014, the exhibition Secret and Revelation, which displays for the first time the manuscript of the Third Part of the Secret of Fatima, got a new expression since the 13th July, and it is now possible to visit it online.
International pilgrimage on July 12 and 13
13 june, 2014

International pilgrimage on July 12 and 13

Synod on Family in the mind and intentions of bishop Francisco Senra Coelho
Theologico-pastoral Symposium 2014 - Registrations open
01 june, 2014

Theologico-pastoral Symposium 2014 - Registrations open

Registrations are open for the participation in the theologico-pastoral symposium "Involved in God´s love for the world." Experience of God and human responsibility, to be held on May 30/June 1 this year, in the Salão do Bom Pastor [Good Shepherd’s Hall], in Paul VI Pastoral Center, at the Shrine of Fatima.
Fatima XXI. Cultural Journal of the Sanctuary of Fatima
30 may, 2014

Fatima XXI. Cultural Journal of the Sanctuary of Fatima

On May 30, at the opening session of the Theologico-pastoral Symposium held until June 1 at the Fatima Shrine, and attended by 340 people, was presented the latest cultural project of the institution: the periodical publication "Fatima XXI - Revista Cultural do Santuário de Fatima", already made known to journalists at the press conference held on May 12.
Visit of the Pilgrim Statue to contemplative monasteries in 2014-2015
12 may, 2014

Visit of the Pilgrim Statue to contemplative monasteries in 2014-2015

Amongst the many activities and proposals to give body to this seven year itinerary, which is already a celebration, is the visit of the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady to all the Dioceses of Portugal and, before that, the visit of the same Statue to all the Convents and Monasteries of Contemplative Life also in Portugal. Each Female and Male Convent and Monastery, in a total of thirty-seven, will receive the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady and keep it for a week.

27 April: Canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II praised in the Sanctuary of Fatima
23 april, 2014

27 April: Canonizations of John XXIII and John Paul II praised in the Sanctuary of Fatima

The Sanctuary of Fatima rejoices and gives thanks to God for the canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II, next Sunday, the 27th April, at the Vatican. The act of proclaiming the holiness of these two Popes makes them more prominent to the eyes of today’s world, as examples and testimonies of the meaning of being a Christian.

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem presides at May pilgrimage
10 april, 2014

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem presides at May pilgrimage

His Beatitude Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, presides in Fatima at the anniversary international pilgrimage, under the theme "Mother of the merciful love", on May 12 and 13.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima closes for repair and restoration
09 april, 2014

Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima closes for repair and restoration

Intending, as horizon, the celebration of the Centenary of the Apparitions, the Sanctuary of Fatima will conduct a thorough intervention of cleansing and restoration inside the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, which will imply its closure over a long period of time.
4th April: House of Candles inaugurated at Fátima
31 march, 2014

4th April: House of Candles inaugurated at Fátima

The Francisco and Jacinta Marto Foundation inaugurates, on the 4th April, the Casa das Candeias [‘House of Candles’], a museum small centre that evokes the life and spirituality of Francisco and Jacinta Marto.
February 13, 2014
13 february, 2014

February 13, 2014

9th anniversary of death of Servant of God Sister Lucia de Jesus
June 9 to 10: Children’s Pilgrimage will stress redemptive love
11 february, 2014

June 9 to 10: Children’s Pilgrimage will stress redemptive love

As usual since about 30 years till today, the Shrine of Fatima will hold, next June 9 to 10, the Children’s Pilgrimage. This year, according to the Shrine’s pastoral project for the celebration of the Centennial of the Apparitions, the main event recalled shall be Our Lady’s Apparition of July 1917.

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