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October 12/13 Pilgrimage
11 october, 2012

October 12/13 Pilgrimage

October 12/13 International Anniversary Pilgrimage will be presided over by José da Cruz Cardinal Policarpo, Patriarch of Lisbon and President of the Bishops Conference of Portugal and the theme will be “You have received gratuitously, give gratuitously!” Up to October 2, 128 groups of pilgrims, from twenty-nine countries, have reported to the Shrine’s Pilgrim Service Department the intention of taking part in the main Mass of the Pilgrimage, on the morning of October 13.

Bishop Pio Alves presides over September’s Anniversary Pilgrimage
13 september, 2012

Bishop Pio Alves presides over September’s Anniversary Pilgrimage

The Most Reverend Pio Alves, Auxiliary Bishop of Porto, presides, this year, over September’s International Pilgrimage, which celebrates the anniversary of the fifth apparition of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima on September 13, 1917. The pilgrimage’s motto is: “Builders of a solidarian society”. In declarations to the Shrine of Fatima, Bishop Pio Alves emphasizes the joy he felt upon receiving invitation to preside over pilgrimage. Bishop Alves was ordained bishop on April 10, 2011, at the Shrine of Sameiro, Braga, Portugal.

Archbishop Jorge Ortiga to preside over August’s International Pilgrimage
13 august, 2012

Archbishop Jorge Ortiga to preside over August’s International Pilgrimage

Archbishop Jorge Ortiga, of Braga, President of the Bishops Committee for Social Pastoral Ministry and Human Mobility, will preside over the International Pilgrimage of August 12/13, scheduled to officially begin at 18h30, in the Little Chapel of Apparitions. This year, the Pilgrimage’s theme will be “Blessed is the man who fears the Lord”.

Most Holy Trinity Church raised to basilica status
12 august, 2012

Most Holy Trinity Church raised to basilica status

On August 26, the official 15h00 Mass will be celebrated in thanksgiving for the granting by the Holy See of the Title of Basilica to Most Holy Trinity Church. The Mass will, of course, be celebrated at the Basilica of Most Holy Trinity Church and presided over by the Most Rev. António Marto, Bishop of Leiria-Fatima.

August 26 – Bishop of Leiria-Fatima presides over Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving for the granting of the title of Basilica to Most Holy Trinity Church
12 august, 2012

August 26 – Bishop of Leiria-Fatima presides over Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving for the granting of the title of Basilica to Most Holy Trinity Church

On August 26, the official 15h00 Mass at the Shrine of Fatima will be celebrated in thanksgiving for the granting by the Holy See of the Title of Basilica to Most Holy Trinity Church. The Mass will, of course, be celebrated at the Basilica of Most Holy Trinity Church and presided over by the Most Rev. António Marto, Bishop of Leiria-Fatima.

August 15: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Canon Luciano Cristino celebrates 50 years of priesthood
09 august, 2012

August 15: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Canon Luciano Cristino celebrates 50 years of priesthood

On August 15, day in which the Church celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the Shrine of Fatima will follow the usual Sunday schedule. The International 11h00 Mass at the Outdoor Altar of the Prayer Area will be presided over by Bishop António dos Santos Marto, of Leiria-Fatima. Still on the same day, at the same celebration, the Shrine of Fatima will give thanks to God for the Jubilee of the priestly ordination of Canon Luciano Cristino, one of its oldest chaplains.

Museum of the Shrine of Fatima
03 august, 2012

Museum of the Shrine of Fatima

The Museum of the Shrine of Fatima celebrates, in August 2012, two very important dates for the spread of the Message of Fatimaand for reflection on the material testimonies that,inherited from the past and related to the manifestation of faith by pilgrims,keep on extending their usefulness through the speech of museology. The twopermanent exhibitions of the Museum were inaugurated in the month of August andhave, throughout these years, revealed themselves to be special spaces –each one in its own way – for the contemplation of the Message of Fatima.

July 26 – Grandparents Day celebrated with consecration of grandparents and free admission to Aljustrel’s House-Museum
17 july, 2012

July 26 – Grandparents Day celebrated with consecration of grandparents and free admission to Aljustrel’s House-Museum

The Shrine of Fatima addresses to grandparents and grandkids an invitation to celebrate, on July 26, the day when the Liturgy of the Church remembers St. Joachim and St. Anne, parents of Our Lady and grandparents of Jesus.

July 15: Concert performed by children’s choirs at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima
08 july, 2012

July 15: Concert performed by children’s choirs at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima

There will be performed, on July 15, at the Shrine of Fatima, a concert by the Schola Cantorum Pastorinhos de Fátima and by the children’s choir of the Choral Academy of Dortmund/Germany. The concert starts at 16h00, at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima. Admission free.

07 july, 2012

Missionaries of the Holy Spirit peregrinate to Fatima

The Missionaries of the Holy Spirit make their pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fatima on the weekend of July 7/8. These pilgrims gather in Fatima under the motto: “With Mary, more Communion, better Mission”. The Most Rev. João Lavrador, Auxiliary Bishop of Porto, presides over the outdoor 11h00 International Mass, in the Prayer Area.

Youth House
19 june, 2012

Youth House

With the cooperation of several religious institutions used to work with youths, the project of youth pastoral ministry promoted by the Shrine of Fatima titled Youth House intends to be a space for listening and dialogue, for prayer and reflection, entirely directed to youths.

July 12/13: Anniversary Pilgrimage to be presided over by Bishop Brás
14 june, 2012

July 12/13: Anniversary Pilgrimage to be presided over by Bishop Brás

Bishop Nuno Brás, Auxiliary Bishop of the Patriarchate of Lisbon, is to preside to July’s Anniversary Pilgrimage. Following the custom of the Shrine of Fatima, which every month recalls the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, July’s pilgrimage will recall, in a special way, the third apparition on July 13, 1917.

June 17: Concert by Banda Sinfónica da Guarda Nacional Republicana at Paul VI Pastoral Center
10 june, 2012

June 17: Concert by Banda Sinfónica da Guarda Nacional Republicana at Paul VI Pastoral Center

Next Sunday June 17, at 15h30, Banda Sinfónica da Guarda Nacional Republicana (G.N.R.) will perform a concert at the Shrine of Fatima. Admission is free and the show will be held at Paul VI Pastoral Center. The band will be directed by major-sergeant Armindo Luís and accompanied by the quintet of trumpets “Almost 6”.

Children’s Pilgrimage 2012 to Fatima
09 june, 2012

Children’s Pilgrimage 2012 to Fatima

In tune with the theme the Shrine of Fatima has chosen for pastoral year 2011-2012, which is the second year of the celebration of the Centennial of the Apparitions, the Children’s Pilgrimage will focus on the first apparition of Our Lady in 1917. This pilgrimage will bring out to light the believer’s attitude of the Little Shepherds, which was manifested in their unconditional commitment and willingness in regard to the call of Our Lady. It was that active attitude of prompt willingness that led Little Shepherd Lucia to ask Our Lady: “What do you want of me?”

Children’s Pilgrimage 2012 to Fatima: “What do you want of me?”
01 june, 2012

Children’s Pilgrimage 2012 to Fatima: “What do you want of me?”

In tune with the theme the Shrine of Fatima has chosen for pastoral year 2011-2012, which is the second year of the celebration of the Centennial of the Apparitions, the Children’s Pilgrimage will focus on the first apparition of Our Lady in 1917. This pilgrimage will bring out to light the believer’s attitude of the Little Shepherds, which was manifested in their unconditional commitment and willingness in regard to the call of Our Lady. It was that active attitude of prompt willingness that led Little Shepherd Lucia to ask Our Lady: “What do you want of me?”
June 12/13: Bishop of Bragança-Miranda presides over Anniversary Pilgrimage of June
25 may, 2012

June 12/13: Bishop of Bragança-Miranda presides over Anniversary Pilgrimage of June

The Most Rev. José Manuel Garcia Cordeiro, Bishop of Bragança-Miranda, presides over the International Anniversary Pilgrimage of June 12/13. Bishop Cordeiro is the 44th bishop of the Diocese of Bragança-Miranda. In declarations to the Shrine of Fatima, he spoke of the Marian devotion in his diocese and revealed the message he is bringing to Fatima.

20 May 2012: World Communications Day 2012
20 may, 2012

20 May 2012: World Communications Day 2012

From the message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the 46th World Communications Day: "Word and silence: learning to communicate is learning to listen and contemplate as well as speak. This is especially important for those engaged in the task of evangelization: both silence and word are essential elements, integral to the Church’s work of communication for the sake of a renewed proclamation of Christ in today’s world. To Mary, whose silence “listens to the Word and causes it to blossom”, I entrust all the work of evangelization which the Church undertakes through the means of social communication".

May 19 & 20: Spanish Night Adoration, Salesian Family and Family of St. Blaise peregrinate to Fatima
17 may, 2012

May 19 & 20: Spanish Night Adoration, Salesian Family and Family of St. Blaise peregrinate to Fatima

The annual pilgrimage of Adoración Nocturna Española (Spanish Night Adoration) to the Shrine of Fatima takes place between the 17th and the 20th of May. It is the largest single foreign pilgrimage coming from one country, Spain, and it is being held since 1987. According to the organizers, Adoración Nocturna Espanõla brings this year to Fatima more than five thousand pilgrims, accompanied by three Spanish bishops, for a 4-day “intense, vibrant and participated program of reflection”.

May 12/13, 2012
13 may, 2012

May 12/13, 2012

The President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Gianfranco Cardinal Ravasi, presides over the International of May 12/13. On his arrival in Fatima, speaking to journalists, Cardinal Ravasi said that “Fatima ought to be considered a place not only of faith but also of culture. (…) Culture is not only the artistic experience, but also the experience of a people”. And he stressed that “our culture has as its polar star, on one hand, the Bible, on the other, Christian tradition”. Bishop António Marto, of Leiria-Fatima, was also present and spoke of Fatima as “a place for the encounter, communion, not only of people but also of cultures, all united by the beauty of the celebration of that same faith”.

May 12: Missionary Exhibition “Expand your tent” inaugurated at Fatima
06 may, 2012

May 12: Missionary Exhibition “Expand your tent” inaugurated at Fatima

The Missionary Exhibition “Expand your tent” is going to be inaugurated on May 12, at the Shrine of Fatima. It is an imitative fruit of a partnership between the Missionary Institutes Ad Gentes and the Shrine of Fatima. Besides being a gesture of thanksgiving to God, another purpose of the exhibit is to promote the renewal of enthusiasm for the Mission of the Church in Portugal. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, President of the Pontifical Council for Culture and presider of the International Anniversary Pilgrimage of May 12/13, and Bishop António Marto, of Leiria-Fatima, will be present at the opening session.

Theologico-Pastoral Symposium June 2012
25 april, 2012

Theologico-Pastoral Symposium June 2012

2012 is the second year of the thematic itinerary proposed by the Shrine of Fatima, which will have its climax in 2017, commemorative date of the Centennial of the Apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima. Its purpose is to continue to study the main themes of the Message of Fatima, in its historical density as well as in its irreducible mystery of faith, by trying to look, at the same time, for its timeliness, its pertinence and the methologies of celebration and announcement more adequate to its reception in today’s world.

May 5/6: Fatima Youth 2012
23 april, 2012

May 5/6: Fatima Youth 2012

This year, the national pilgrimage of the youth to Fatima – “Fatima Youth” – takes place on May 5/6 and its motto is: “Rejoice always in the Lord!” (Fl 4, 4). On the 6th, the youths take part in the official international Mass of 11h00, which will be presided over by Bishop António Marto, of Leiria-Fatima, and celebrated outdoors, in the Prayer Area of the Shrine of Fatima.

May 1: National Pilgrimage of Acolytes
30 march, 2012

May 1: National Pilgrimage of Acolytes

Organized by the National Acolyte Service (SNA) and sponsored by the National Secretariat of Liturgy and the Shrine of Fatima, on May 1 there will be made one more National Pilgrimage of Acolytes (altar servers). The motto for the pilgrimage will be the theme proposed by the Shrine of Fatima for this pastoral year (2011-2012) to its pilgrims and visitors: “Are you willing to offer yourselves to God?” The program begins at 10h00, in Paul VI Pastoral Center, with a meeting of several groups of acolytes. Mass will be celebrated at 12h30, in Most Holy Trinity Church, under the presidency of Bishop Anacleto Oliveira. The Acolytes will pray the Rosary at 16h00, in the Little Chapel of Apparitions, followed by the procession of the Blessed Sacrament at 17h30.

March 24/25: Diocese of Leiria-Fatima peregrinates to Shrine of Fatima
07 march, 2012

March 24/25: Diocese of Leiria-Fatima peregrinates to Shrine of Fatima

The Diocese of Leiria-Fatima is preparing its 81st pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fatima, this year under the motto: “Witnesses of Christ in the world, at the invitation of Mary”. The pilgrimage takes place this Sunday March 25 and there are been organized specific activities for youths and scouts on the 24th, under the guidance, respectively, of the Diocese’s Youth Pastoral Ministry and the Regional Junta of the National Corps of Scouts. Bishop Antonio Marto, of Leiria-Fatima, presides over the pilgrimage.

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