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Fatima, May 29: 2 large groups on their yearly pilgrimage
28 may, 2011

Fatima, May 29: 2 large groups on their yearly pilgrimage

On May 29, Fatima welcomes the National Pilgrimage of the Fede-ration of Portuguese Folklore. The organizers estimate that 12,000 people may show up. The second large group coming to Fatima is the 28th Pilgrimage of the Diocese of Portalegre-Castelo Branco, which will bring about 3500 pilgrims. The 11h00 Mass will be presided over by the Bishop of Portalegre-Castelo Branco, the Most Rev. Antonino Dias.

Little Chapel of Fatima inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro on May 28
13 may, 2011

Little Chapel of Fatima inaugurated in Rio de Janeiro on May 28

In Brazil, on May 28, one more space dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima is being inaugurated, after a replica of the Little Chapel of Apparitions was built in Rio de Janeiro. In declarations to journalists on the afternoon of May 12, the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal, Fr. Virgílio Antunes, soon to be ordained Bishop, stated in this regard: “It will be a great center for the spread of the devotion to Our Lady of Fatima”.

Father Carlos Cabecinhas, Rector of the Shrine
05 may, 2011

Father Carlos Cabecinhas, Rector of the Shrine

Fr. Carlos Cabecinhas is going to be the new Rector of the Shrine of Fatima. He will take possession of his new job on July 11, at 11h00, in Most Holy Trinity Church, at the Shrine of Fatima. Fr. Cabecinhas is a priest of the Diocese of Leiria-Fatima and works full-time for the Shrine of Fatima since August 2010 as Chaplain and as Head of the Department of Liturgical Pastoral Ministry.

April and May Music at the Shrine of Fatima
05 april, 2011

April and May Music at the Shrine of Fatima

During these months of April and May, the Shrine of Fatima invites us to three cultural moments in which music is the key ingredient. As always, admission is free.
Beatification of John Paul II Shrine of Fatima holds a worldwide prayer vigil
05 april, 2011

Beatification of John Paul II Shrine of Fatima holds a worldwide prayer vigil

On the night of April 30, starting at 19h00 (Lisbon time), the Vicariate of Rome promotes a worldwide prayer vigil, thus uniting several places in the world. Titled “Totus Tuus – Prayer Vigil in preparation for the beatification of John Paul II”, this initiative will have a strong impact, since it will unite five different places through television: - Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico; - Shrine of Kawekamo, Tanzania; - Shrine of Fatima, Portugal; - Krakow, Poland; - Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, Beirut. The Shrine of Fatima accepted with joy the invitation to join this Prayer Vigil, for it will be one more moment to recall and pay homage to John Paul II.

April 25, 2011: III Meeting of Children’s Choirs at Shrine of Fatima Concert at 16h00
31 march, 2011

April 25, 2011: III Meeting of Children’s Choirs at Shrine of Fatima Concert at 16h00

For the third time in a row, the Shrine of Fatima receives the Meeting of Children’s Choirs, this year on April 25. The following choirs will take part: Schola Cantorum Little Shepherds of Fatima – from the Shrine of Fatima; Youth Choir of Mount Carmel – from Beja; Vox et Communio Choir – from Penacova; Children’s Choir of Santa Catarina da Serra – from Leiria: and Choral Academy of Dortmund – from Germany.

March 31 – Recalling the first apparition of the Angel
24 march, 2011

March 31 – Recalling the first apparition of the Angel

Because in this pastoral year of 2010-2011 the Shrine of Fatima intends to commemorate, in a special way, the apparitions of the Angel at Fatima in 1916, it is organizing, for March 31, the recalling of the first apparition of this messenger of God, who came to prepare the hearts of the three little seers for the apparitions of Our Lady in 1917.

17 march, 2011

80th Pilgrimage of Diocese of Leiria-Fatima to Shrine of Fatima: «With Mary and the Little Shepherds, we learn to serve in humility and charity»

The diocesan community of Leiria-Fatima peregrinates, for the 80th time, to the Shrine of Fatima on April 10. In his message for this year’s Lent, Bishop António reminds us that this pilgrimage is being held during the time of Lent and that, therefore, should be a “special time for common prayer”.Within the same context of this pilgrimage, the youth of the Diocese are invited to participate in the “Pilgrimage of the Youth of the Diocese”, which has a program specifically designed for the youth, beginning on the afternoon of April 9 and continuing with participation in the official program of the 80th Diocesan Pilgrimage
June 9/10: Children’s Pilgrimage of 2011
10 march, 2011

June 9/10: Children’s Pilgrimage of 2011

“Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore You!” is the theme for the Children’s Pilgrimage of 2011, scheduled, as usual, for June 9/10, which, this year, within the context of the first cycle of the centennial of the apparitions (2017), evokes the apparitions and the appeals of the Angel at Fatima.

June 24 thru 26: Theological-pastoral symposium
03 march, 2011

June 24 thru 26: Theological-pastoral symposium

“To adore God in spirit and truth – Adoration as acceptance and commitment” is the title of the theological-pastoral symposium scheduled for June 24 thru 26, at the Shrine of Fatima. The sessions will be held in the Chapel of the Death of Jesus, at the Complex of Most Holy Trinity Church. The thematic plan includes several aspects: God’s question in today’s culture, a study of the believing attitude, adoration as an expression of one’s faith and the figure of Mary as model of all those who believe.
Shrine launches contest for musical composition of hymn of centennial
25 february, 2011

Shrine launches contest for musical composition of hymn of centennial

The Shrine of Fatima launched on February 25 the contest for the composition of the music for the hymn of the centennial of the apparitions. The Shrine’s intention is that “the hymn be an identifying element of the event to be celebrated; therefore, it ought to be easily understood and easy to memorize by the people assembled around the Message of Fatima, at the Shrine or outside of it”.

«Teacher of the Announcement, Prophecy of Love» Lyrics for hymn of centennial of apparitions of Fatima has been chosen
23 february, 2011

«Teacher of the Announcement, Prophecy of Love» Lyrics for hymn of centennial of apparitions of Fatima has been chosen

The lyrics for the hymn of the centennial of the apparitions has been chosen, after a national contest promoted by the Shrine of Fatima. The refrain reads as follows: Ave o clemens! Ave o pia! Salve Regina Rosarii Fatimae! Ave o dulcis Virgo Maria!

February 20 Feast of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta
18 february, 2011

February 20 Feast of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta

On February 20, 91st anniversary of the death of Blessed Jacinta, the Church celebrates the Feast of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta. At the Shrine of Fatima, the main celebration will be the 11h00 Mass in Most Holy Trinity Church.

Pilgrimages of the 12th and 13th
13 february, 2011

Pilgrimages of the 12th and 13th

12th 21:30 - International ROSARY in Little Chapel, followed by Candle Procession. 13th 10:00 - International Rosary, in the Little Chapel. 10:45 - Procession. 11:00 - International Mass, at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity.

Beatification of John Paul II CEP announces national celebration on May 13 at Fatima
13 february, 2011

Beatification of John Paul II CEP announces national celebration on May 13 at Fatima

At the end of the International Anniversary Pilgrimage of May, which this year gathered hundreds of thousands of pilgrims around the figure of Blessed John Paul II, His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston (U.S.A.), who presided over this meeting of faith and prayer, wrote the following message on the Shrine’s Guest Book: “I leave a portion of my heart here at the feet of Our Mother; totus tuus!”.

National Pilgrimage of Cyclists
31 january, 2011

National Pilgrimage of Cyclists

On February 6, cyclists from all over the country headed early in the morning, some even before dawn, towards Fatima, in order to take part in the IX National Pilgrimage of Cyclists. The mild weather and the sunshine helped. An unusual gesture marked the pilgrimage this year. To the Bishop Emeritus of Leiria-Fatima a bicycle was offered, on behalf of the cyclists, by the Portuguese Federation of Cyclotourism

February 2 – Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord
28 january, 2011

February 2 – Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord

Once again this year, the Shrine of Fatima celebrates the Day of the Consecrated, when the consecrated renew their vows. The Rector of the Shrine will preside over de mass.

World Day of the Sick celebrated in Fatima
18 january, 2011

World Day of the Sick celebrated in Fatima

The World Day of the Sick, on February 11, liturgical Memory of Our Lady of Lourdes/France, is celebrated every year by the Catholic Church. The Pope proposed for 2011 that the activities promoted in the various dioceses, on this Day, "should be a stimulus to make care for the suffering increasingly effective." At the Shrine, as a response to this exhortation from the Holy Father, a specific program has been prepared, which is open to all wishing to participate in it.

February 3 & 4: XXX Meeting of Interpreter-Guides
03 january, 2011

February 3 & 4: XXX Meeting of Interpreter-Guides

The 30th Meeting of Interpreter-Guides will be held on February 3 & 4, in the House of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, at the Shrine of Fatima. It is being organized by the Shrine’s Pilgrim Service Department in cooperation with a group from the Guides. The program proposes for the first day the presentation of various projects and initiatives related to the Centennial of the Apparitions of Fatima, specially those scheduled for the first year of the seven-year program of celebrations, the pastoral year 2010-2011. On the second day (Feb. 4), there will be several conferences related to the theme “Monachism”.

Christmas Message from the Rector of the Shrine
17 december, 2010

Christmas Message from the Rector of the Shrine

To pilgrims, friends and benefactors of the Shrine of Fatima, united in adoration to God, the Most Holy Trinity, We wish you Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2010 Concert
14 december, 2010

Christmas 2010 Concert

Paul VI Pastoral Center, at the Shrine of Fatima, is the venue for a Christmas Concert by the Academia de Música Banda de Ourém (Academy of Music Band of Ourém), to be held on Sunday, December 19, at 15h00. Free admission.

Cycle of conferences in Fatima
09 december, 2010

Cycle of conferences in Fatima

The five planned lectures will all be related to the theme proposed by the Shrine of Fatima to its pilgrims and visitors for this pastoral year: “Most Holy Trinity, … I adore You profoundly”. January 9, 2011, in Basilica, at 16h00 – Lecture by Teresa Messias on “Faith in Mary: experience of God and human fullness".

On the way to the Centennial…
08 november, 2010

On the way to the Centennial…

The beginning of the commemoration of the Centennial of the Apparitions is scheduled for the afternoon of December 1. This will be the first of a set of initiatives that the Shrine is proposing to mark “an event important for the life and faith of Christians, for Portugal and for the World”, in the words of the Rector of the institution.

Solemnity of All Saints
26 october, 2010

Solemnity of All Saints

The Shrine of Fatima is offering once again to its pilgrims a special program for All Saints Day and All Souls Day. On November 1, the program’s schedule is the same as on every Sunday.

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