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February 20: Bishop of Leiria-Fatima approves Litany of Blesseds of Fatima
20 february, 2012

February 20: Bishop of Leiria-Fatima approves Litany of Blesseds of Fatima

On February 20, 92nd anniversary of the death of Blessed Jacinta Marto, Bishop António Marto granted the Imprimatur to the official Litany of the Little Shepherds, Blesseds of Fatima Francisco and Jacinta Marto.

March 10: Paul VI Pastoral Center reopens after improvement work
10 february, 2012

March 10: Paul VI Pastoral Center reopens after improvement work

Thirty years after its inauguration on May 13, 1982, by Pope John Paul II, Paul VI Pastoral Center was object of improvement work started in 2011. This work will soon be concluded and the Center will reopen on March 10.

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima rescued from cruise ship Costa Concordia
23 january, 2012

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima rescued from cruise ship Costa Concordia

A statue of Our Lady of Fatima was rescued intact, on January 21, from cruise ship Costa Concordia, which shipwrecked near the island of Giglio, Italy. It is a replica of the statue enthroned in the Little Chapel of Apparitions, at the Shrine of Fatima, Portugal.

Christmas Message from the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima
14 december, 2011

Christmas Message from the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima

Christmas is God offering Himself to mankind, Offering Himself to us and revealing to us His love.

December 11: Blessing of Images of the Child Jesus
12 december, 2011

December 11: Blessing of Images of the Child Jesus

On December 11, third Sunday in Advent, all are invited to bring to the Shrine of Fatima the images of the Child Jesus of their Nativity scenes, so that they may be blessed, a simple gesture to recall the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of the Child Jesus, the Savior of the world. The Blessing will take place during the 11h00 Mass at Most Holy Trinity Church.

Mass Offertories during the month of December are earmarked to help the poor – Pilgrims’ donations will be handed over to Caritas
06 december, 2011

Mass Offertories during the month of December are earmarked to help the poor – Pilgrims’ donations will be handed over to Caritas

As in previous years, the Shrine of Fatima invites visitors and pilgrims to show solidarity with the poor by being generous in the offertories of the main official Masses of the Shrine of Fatima, during this month of December. The offertories collected during the osculation of the Child Jesus are earmarked to help the poorest of the poor. These monies will be handed over to Caritas.

“On the trail of Light – The Apparitions of Fatima” - Temporary Exhibition
06 december, 2011

“On the trail of Light – The Apparitions of Fatima” - Temporary Exhibition

Vestibule of Convivium de Santo Agostinho (St. Augustine Foyer), in the Complex of Most Holy Trinity Church From December 1, 2011 to October 31, 2012 Visiting hours: Monday to Sunday, from 09h00 to 19h00 Free admission

Are you willing to offer yourselves up to God?
01 december, 2011

Are you willing to offer yourselves up to God?

In the context of the coming pastoral year and having in mind the thematic cycle which the Shrine started in 2010-2011, the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima, Fr. Carlos Cabecinhas, has announced that the session of presentation of the second year of preparation for the Centennial of the Apparitions will be held on December 1, 2011, in the Chapel of the Death of Jesus, located in the area of Reconciliation, in the Complex of Most Holy Trinity Church. He also announced that the next pastoral theme proposed to pilgrims and visitors by the Shrine will be: “Are you willing to offer yourselves up to God?”

November 25 to 27: IX Week of studies of Ignatian Spirituality
24 november, 2011

November 25 to 27: IX Week of studies of Ignatian Spirituality

“Will of God, ways to happiness” is the theme of the IX Week of studies of Ignatian spirituality scheduled for November 25 to 27, at the Shrine of Fatima. The sessions are being held in the Convivium de Santo Agostinho (St. Augustine’s Foyer), at the Complex of Most Holy Trinity Church. They are set to start at 18h30, on the 25th, with greeting remarks, and end on Sunday with the celebration of Holy Mass presided over by recently named Bishop of Lamego, the Most Rev. António Couto

Nov. 7 thru 10: Shrine of Fatima receives 178th General Assembly of Bishops Conference of Portugal
04 november, 2011

Nov. 7 thru 10: Shrine of Fatima receives 178th General Assembly of Bishops Conference of Portugal

On Nov. 7 thru 10, the Shrine of Fatima receives the 178th General Assembly of the Bishops Conference of Portugal (CEP). The sessions are being held at the House of Our Lady of Sorrows.

November 10: Homage to Fr. Louis Kondor and presentation of his new book
04 november, 2011

November 10: Homage to Fr. Louis Kondor and presentation of his new book

Two years after his death (in October 2009), the Missionaries of the Divine Word and the Secretariat of the Little Shepherds have scheduled for November 10 the presentation of a book by Fr. Louis Kondor, Vice-Postulator for the Cause of Canonization of the Little Shepherds of Fatima until his death. The program begins with the celebration of Holy Mass in the Basilica of the Shrine of Fatima.

Audition for new members
25 september, 2011

Audition for new members

The children`s choir from the Fatima Sanctuary performs Sept. 27 audition for new elements.
October 12/13: Archbishop of Moscow presided over the Anniversary Pilgrimage
23 september, 2011

October 12/13: Archbishop of Moscow presided over the Anniversary Pilgrimage

Archbishop Paolo Pezzi presided over the International Anniversary Pilgrimage of October 12/13. He wrote on the Guest Book of the Shrine of Fatima: “It is with heartfelt gratitude that I come to Fatima as a pilgrim. Our Lady loves Russia and we consecrate ourselves again here to Her. Come, O Holy Spirit, come through Mary!”

October 16:
23 september, 2011

October 16:

The Most Rev. Manuel Clemente, Bishop of Porto, presided at the Shrine of Fatima, on October 16, over the National Pilgrimage of the Apostolate of Prayer. This movement has informed the Shrine of Fatima that the main intention of the pilgrimage is to pray “that all parishes in Portugal and their pastors commit themselves to renovate the Centers of the Apostolate of Prayer, live with enthusiasm the spirituality of the Movement and be promoters of prayer, of union with the Pope, of the offering in union with Jesus Eucharist and of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus”.

September 12/13
29 august, 2011

September 12/13

The International Anniversary Pilgrimage of September 12/13 will be presided over by the Archbishop Emeritus of Milan, Italy, Dionigi Cardinal Tettamanzi. The theme proposed to the pilgrims at the Shrine of Fatima is: "Called by the Holy Spirit".

Recalling the Third Apparition of the Angel
29 august, 2011

Recalling the Third Apparition of the Angel

On September 29, the Shrine of Fatima recalls the third apparition of the Angel in 1916, at Loca do Cabeço (hilltop grotto), in the village of Aljustrel. Program: 21h30 - Rosary and procession from Little Chapel to Valinhos. Because of this special program to celebrate the third apparition of the Angel of Portugal in Fatima, the Rosary of 21h30 (Lisbon time) won’t be recited in the Little Chapel of Apparitions, but in the procession.

Film “Most Holy Trinity, I adore You profoundly!”
09 august, 2011

Film “Most Holy Trinity, I adore You profoundly!”

This year, when the Apparitions of the Angel at Fatima are specially recalled, the Shrine produced a film to recall the events and the message of the messenger of God to men. In this film we walk through the sites of the Apparitions of the Angel at Fatima in 1916; family and work life at the beginning of the XX century is recalled; and the main protagonists of the time, when God reveals Himself to mankind through the Angel of Peace, are highlighted.

International Pilgrimage of August
21 july, 2011

International Pilgrimage of August

In conjunction with the International Pilgrimage of August 12/13 there is held on that same date the Migrant’s Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fatima, an initiative of the Portuguese Catholic Work for Migration (OCPM), integrated in the 39th National Week of Migration, August 6 thru 14. Presiding over the pilgrimage is the Most Rev. Arlindo Gomes Furtado, Bishop of Santiago, Cape Verde.

Fatima on the route to and from World Youth Days
19 july, 2011

Fatima on the route to and from World Youth Days

Several groups of youths of different nationalities planning to go to Madrid, Spain, to attend World Youth Days (August 16 thru 21) are also considering to pass through Fatima, some on the way to, some on the way from. Welcome you all! WARM GREETINGS TO YOU FROM THE SHRINE OF FATIMA!

July 25/29: Fatima welcomes XXXVII National Encounter of Liturgical Pastoral Ministry
07 july, 2011

July 25/29: Fatima welcomes XXXVII National Encounter of Liturgical Pastoral Ministry

The National Secretariat of Liturgy (SNL) holds, in Fatima, on July 25 thru 29, the XXXVII National Encounter of Liturgical Pastoral Ministry, an initiative addressed to agents of liturgical pastoral ministry. This year’s edition has as motto: “Liturgy – The Christian Prayer”.

July’s International Anniversary Pilgrimage «Today’s crisis is the fruit of greed, consumism, selfishness and vanity»
06 july, 2011

July’s International Anniversary Pilgrimage «Today’s crisis is the fruit of greed, consumism, selfishness and vanity»

July’s International Anniversary Pilgrimage, on July 12/13, is presided over by Bishop Manuel Pelino Domingues, Bishop of Santarém (Portugal). The motto is: “Enveloped by the maternal and paternal love of God”. Once again this year, the Eastern Icon of Our Lady of Fatima will be enthroned in the Little Chapel of Apparitions during the official opening of the pilgrimage at 18h30, on July 12.

July 16/17: National Pilgrimage of Movement of Message of Fatima
06 july, 2011

July 16/17: National Pilgrimage of Movement of Message of Fatima

Under the theme proposed by the Shrine of Fatima for this pastoral year, “Most Holy Trinity, I adore You profoundly”, the Movement of the Message of Fatima (MMF) holds its national pilgrimage to Fatima on the weekend of July 16/17. Saturday’s Vigil Mass is presided over by the Most Rev. Joaquim Mendes, Auxiliary Bishop of the Patriarchate of Lisbon. On Sunday, the 11h00 Mass is presided over by the Most Rev. Augusto César, Bishop Emeritus of Portalegre-Castelo Branco. MMF is a canonical association with By-Laws approved by the Bishops Conference of Portugal. The Bishop of Leiria-Fatima is its Assistant General.

On Saturdays: Pilgrim’s Itinerary accompanied by Chaplain of the Shrine of Fatima
16 june, 2011

On Saturdays: Pilgrim’s Itinerary accompanied by Chaplain of the Shrine of Fatima

The pastoral proposal made by the Shrine of Fatima to pilgrims called Pilgrim’s Itinerary gains new impetus starting June 18. After being held since the beginning of the year, individually or in group, by people wishing to better know the message and the sites of the apparitions of the Angel in Fatima, the Pilgrim’s Itinerary becomes now part of the official program of the Shrine for Saturday, during the Summer months, headed and coordinated by a Chaplain of the institution. People wishing to take part are to gather in front of Most Holy Trinity Church before 10h00 when the itinerary is scheduled to begin.

Pilgrim Statue returns from São Tomé e Príncipe on June 5
05 june, 2011

Pilgrim Statue returns from São Tomé e Príncipe on June 5

The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima leaves São Tomé e Príncipe for Portugal on June 4, after a pilgrimage of more than a month through that African country. On the following day, June 5, it will be handed over to the Shrine of Fatima by the bishop of that Diocese, Most Rev. Manuel António Santos, CMF, during the 11h00 Mass in the Prayer Area of the Shrine of Fatima.

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