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International Anniversary Pilgrimage of May 12/13, 2013 To God nothing is impossible
01 may, 2013

International Anniversary Pilgrimage of May 12/13, 2013 To God nothing is impossible

"Thus, we consecrate to You, Our Lady, You Who are the Mother of the Church, the Ministry of the new Pope; please fill his heart with the tenderness of God, which like no one else You Yourself experienced, so that he may embrace all men and women of our time with the love of Your Son Jesus Christ".
June 21 thru 23: 2013 Pastoral Theological Symposium<BR>«Be not afraid! Trust – Hope – Believer’s Attitude»
23 april, 2013

June 21 thru 23: 2013 Pastoral Theological Symposium
«Be not afraid! Trust – Hope – Believer’s Attitude»

In the context of the new pastoral year and of the third cycle of celebrations of the Centennial of the Apparitions, the Shrine of Fatima proposes, to believers and non-believers alike, a diversified program with several activities throughout the year 2013. Amongst these stands out the 2013 Pastoral Theological Symposium titled “Be not afraid! Trust –Hope – Believer’s Attitude”, which will be held on June 21 thru 23 at Paul VI Pastoral Center, in the Good Shepherd Hall (Salão do Bom Pastor).

Pontificate of Pope Francis is to be consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima
11 april, 2013

Pontificate of Pope Francis is to be consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima

As an answer to the request of the Pope to the Patriarch of Lisbon, Cardinal José Policarpo, asking that he consecrate the Pope’s Pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima, the Bishops of Portugal have just decided that this consecration be made next May 13. The consecration will be included in the program of the International Pilgrimage of May 12/13 and will be made on the 13th.

Bishop António Marto, of Leiria-Fatima, iin pastoral visit to the Shrine of Fatima
09 april, 2013

Bishop António Marto, of Leiria-Fatima, iin pastoral visit to the Shrine of Fatima

After concluding his pastoral visit to all the parishes of his diocese, Bishop António Marto has found it opportune now to visit also the Shrine of Fatima, in order to manifest to it his pastoral solicitude. To use the words of Fr. Carlos Cabecinhas, Rector of the Shrine, “we are very glad to receive our bishop, for the diocesan bishop is our father in the faith, who, with his presence and word, points to us the way to go forward, to follow Christ”.

April 25: V Meeting of Children’s Choirs at the Shrine of Fatima Concert in Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
25 march, 2013

April 25: V Meeting of Children’s Choirs at the Shrine of Fatima Concert in Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima

This is an initiative that jumped our national borders and once again has the participation of a foreign choir. The program for the V Meeting of Children’s Choirs includes a Concert in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima on April 25, at 15h30. Free admission
April 14. 2013: Last conference of the Cycle 2012-2013
21 march, 2013

April 14. 2013: Last conference of the Cycle 2012-2013

Conference cycle 2012-2013: Year III of preparation for the Centennial of the Apparitions

April 7: Easter Concert at Paul VI Pastoral Center
19 march, 2013

April 7: Easter Concert at Paul VI Pastoral Center

Under the direction of António Vassalo Lourenço, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Beiras and the Choir Friends of Music, of Espinho (Portugal), present on April 7, Easter Sunday II, at Paul VI Pastoral Center, the Easter Concert of the Shrine of Fatima. Performers will include Joana Fonseca, soprano; Alexandra Calado, contralto; and Paulo Bernardino, organist. Performed will be works of Vivaldi: Stabat Mater and Gloria. Admission free.
Habemus Papam Franciscum
13 march, 2013

Habemus Papam Franciscum

The Shrine of Fatima joyfully salutes His Holiness Pope Francis! We pray to Our Lady of Fatima for Her to guide his life and his ministry.
Sunday March 3: Stage Play dedicated to Sister Lucia at the Shrine of Fatima: “Sister Lucia – A Prayer”
01 march, 2013

Sunday March 3: Stage Play dedicated to Sister Lucia at the Shrine of Fatima: “Sister Lucia – A Prayer”

On February 13, anniversary of the death of seer Lucia de Jesus (2005), the theatre group “Cassefaz” premiered, at 19h30, at the Convent of Cardaes, Lisbon, the stage play “Sister Lucia – A Prayer”. The monologue comes to the City of Fatima on March 3, for a new performance at 16h00 in the Good Shepherd Hall (Salão do Bom Pastor), at Paul VI Pastoral Center. Being sponsored by the Shrine of Fatima, admission is free.
February 28:
22 february, 2013

February 28:

Shrine of Fatima celebrates Mass in thanksgiving for the Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI

February 2 – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord/Day of the Consecrated Person
28 january, 2013

February 2 – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord/Day of the Consecrated Person

On February 2, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Day of the Consecrated Person. At the Shrine of Fatima there will be celebrated Holy Mass at 11h00, in the Basilica of Most Holy Trinity, when the consecrated persons will renew their vows. (Photo: Crucifix of Catherine Green, from Ireland, at the Basilica of Most Holy Trinity)
Feast of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto
23 january, 2013

Feast of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto

Francisco and Jacinta, pray for us!

February 11: World Day of the Sick to be celebrated in Fatima
18 january, 2013

February 11: World Day of the Sick to be celebrated in Fatima

On Monday February 11, day of the liturgical memory of Our Lady of Lourdes, there will be celebrated, at the Shrine of Fatima, the World Day of the Sick.
Christmas Message of the Rector of the Shrine
14 december, 2012

Christmas Message of the Rector of the Shrine

Christmas is the great celebration of God’s proximity to us. It is He Who takes the initiative of coming to meet us, because He has something to reveal to us: His love without measure! We wish a Holy and Happy Christmas to all the pilgrims, employees, friends and benefactors of the Shrine of Fatima.

December 16: Blessing of Images of the Child Jesus
12 december, 2012

December 16: Blessing of Images of the Child Jesus

Next Sunday, December 16, during the 11h00 Mass in the Basilica of Most Holy Trinity, Images of the Child Jesus will be blessed. All, but specially children, are invited to bring the Images of the Child Jesus used in their Nativity Scenes to be blessed. This will be one more gesture of preparation for Christmas.
December 23: “Radio Voices” in Christmas Concert at Shrine of Fatima
11 december, 2012

December 23: “Radio Voices” in Christmas Concert at Shrine of Fatima

This year’s Christmas Concert at the Shrine of Fatima will be different from that of previous years. The show will be performed by “Radio Voices”, a vocal quintet formed in 1991 in the City of Porto, one of the most original Portuguese musical projects. Sound lied to humor and good disposition is their main characteristic and what makes this quintet one of the more original musical projects in Portugal. Admission is free.

December 9: “Learning how to trust while discovering God”: towards a spirituality of infancy”, talk by Maria João Ataíde
30 november, 2012

December 9: “Learning how to trust while discovering God”: towards a spirituality of infancy”, talk by Maria João Ataíde

On December 9, Maria João Ataíde, from the Higher Education School of Infancy Educators ‘Maria Ulrich’, gives, at Fatima, the second talk of the reflection cycle proposed for the pastoral year 2012-2013. Titled “Learning how to trust while discovering God: towards a spirituality of infancy”, the talk will be given at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima at 16h00. After the talk, there will be a recital of theorbo, lute and guitar, by Tiago Matias.

His Eminence John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan on pilgrimage to Fatima
29 november, 2012

His Eminence John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan on pilgrimage to Fatima

Cardinal Onaiyekan visited Fatima at the end of November. Recently nominated Cardinal , on November 24, 2012, Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop of Abuja, Nigeria, was on pilgrimage to Cova da Iria, between November 26 and 28, accompanied by a group of 121 Nigerian pilgrims

December 1: IX National Youth Festival of Message Song
27 november, 2012

December 1: IX National Youth Festival of Message Song

Fatima holds, on December 1, the IX National Youth Festival of Message Song, an initiative promoted and organized by the National Department of Youth Ministry (DNPJ), which will take place at the Auditorium of Paul VI Pastoral Center. The Festival’s theme is: “Rejoice always in the Lord!” (Phil 4, 4) & “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28, 19). According to information received from the organizers, there are represented in the Festival 13 Portuguese dioceses, which will be present with a video clip and an original piece of music.

November 24, 2012:Presentation of III Year of Celebration of Centennial of Apparitions
24 november, 2012

November 24, 2012:Presentation of III Year of Celebration of Centennial of Apparitions

The Shrine of Fatima invites all interested persons to attend the session of presentation of the III Pastoral Year of Celebration of the Centennial of the Apparitions. The program will be as follows:

“To be, the secret of the Heart” – temporary exhibition recalling the apparition of June 1917
23 november, 2012

“To be, the secret of the Heart” – temporary exhibition recalling the apparition of June 1917

On the afternoon of November 24, the Shrine of Fatima inaugurated, at the Convívio de Santo Agostinho (St. Augustine’s Foyer), in the Complex of the Basilica of Most Holy Trinity, an exhibition recalling the second apparition of Our Lady at Cova da Iria on June 13, 1917. The exhibition, titled “To be, the secret of the Heart, is open to the public, free of charge, Monday through Sunday, from 09h00 to 19h00, until October 31, 2013.

November 13: Shrine of Fatima celebrates, for the first time, Solemnity of Dedication of Basilica of Most Holy Trinity
13 november, 2012

November 13: Shrine of Fatima celebrates, for the first time, Solemnity of Dedication of Basilica of Most Holy Trinity

The Shrine of Fatima celebrated on November 13, for the first time, the Solemnity of the Dedication of the Basilica of Most Holy Trinity. In the main Mass of the day, celebrated at 11h00, in the Basilica of Most Holy Trinity, the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima highlighted the fact that the granting of the title of basilica stresses the “bond of special communion with the Church of Rome and the Pope” and the “love the Pope has for Fatima”, something – he said – that characterizes “the attitude of several Roman Pontiffs (towards Fatima) since the time of the apparitions”.

November
24 october, 2012

November

November 1 – Solemnity of All Saints Same program as on Sundays November 2 – Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 11h00 – MASS at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in memory off all employees, volunteers, benefactors and pilgrims who departed during the year.

October 22 thru November 9: Family of St. John of God holds LXVIII General Chapter in Fatima
19 october, 2012

October 22 thru November 9: Family of St. John of God holds LXVIII General Chapter in Fatima

The Family of St. John of God – Brothers and workers of the Hospitaler Order – starts next Monday, October 22, their LXVIII General Chapter being held in the Retreat House of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, at the Shrine of Fatima. Eighty Brothers from 20 Provinces, a Vice-Province and two General Delegations, together with 20 lay workers, are going to meet to celebrate the LXVIII General Chapter of the Order.

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