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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.

21 october, 2010

Portuguese cab drivers promote day of solidarity in Fatima

Some Portuguese cab drivers are going to give to some pilgrims a free ride to the Shrine of Fatima, on Saturday October 23. The offer is intended mostly for elderly people living in rest homes. The initiative is being promoted and organized by ANTRAL (National Association of Road Transport in Passenger Cars) as a day of solidarity.

October’s Anniversary Pilgrimage
12 october, 2010

October’s Anniversary Pilgrimage

The Archbishop of São Salvador da Bahía, Brazil, His Eminence Geraldo Majella Cardinal Agnello, presided over the International Anniversary Pilgrimage of October 2010 at the Shrine of Fatima, whose theme was: “Be intent on things above” (Cl 3, 2). In his homily of the Mass of the 13th, the Cardinal spoke extensively on the expressions of Marian devotion that exist a little throughout the world: “Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ and of His disciples, has been near us, has taken us under Her protection, has cared for us under Her maternal protection. We have asked Her, as Mother, perfect disciple and catechist of the Evangelization, to teach us to be Her children in Her Son and to do whatever He tells us. The Virgin Mary is the splendid image of conformity to the project of Most Holy Trinity, which is fulfilled in Christ. From Her Immaculate Conception up until Her Assumption, She reminds us that the beauty of the human being consists entirely in the bond of love with the Trinity and that the fullness of our freedom consists in our positive response to It”.

More then 250 thousands visitors in seven months
08 october, 2010

More then 250 thousands visitors in seven months

The exhibition “Jacinta Marto: candle lighted by God”, open to the public since March 11, 2010, is going to close this October 31st. At about 3 weeks from its closing and after seven months since it was opened, the exhibition was visited, up to now, by 287,000 people.

September 30: Celebration of Golden and Silver Priesthood Anniversaries
30 september, 2010

September 30: Celebration of Golden and Silver Priesthood Anniversaries

The Priestly Fraternity of the Diocese of Leiria-Fatima gathers at the Shrine of Fatima, in a festive and thankful atmosphere, on September 30, in order to jointly celebrate the Golden Anniversary of the ordination to the Priesthood of some of its members. Mass will be celebrated at 11h00 in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity and it will be presided over by Most Rev. António Marto, Bishop of Leiria-Fatima.

Schola Cantorum Little Shepherds of Fatima
29 september, 2010

Schola Cantorum Little Shepherds of Fatima

The Shrine of Fatima has planned for October 8, at 19h00, an audition for new members of the children’s choir of the Shrine of Fatima Schola Cantorum Pastorinhos de Fatima.
Youth House
22 september, 2010

Youth House

It is located at the former Reconciliation Chapel, in the South Colonnade of the Shrine of Fatima and it is open for business on Saturdays and Sundays, June thru September. You`re welcome!

Days of Reflection on Jacinta, at Shrine of Fatima
22 september, 2010

Days of Reflection on Jacinta, at Shrine of Fatima

On November 19 thru 21, The Movement of the Message of Fatima (MMF) organizes, in the House of Our Lady of Sorrows, at the Shrine of Fatima, some days of reflection on the life and testimony of Blessed Jacinta Marto. Members of MMF, specially those in charge of the Movement at parish level, diocesan level and national level.

Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit to United Kingdom - Rector of Shrine of Fatima reflects on “most important” apostolic visit
11 september, 2010

Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit to United Kingdom - Rector of Shrine of Fatima reflects on “most important” apostolic visit

Under the title “ Through Mary, Mother of Unity”, the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal reflects, in editorial in the September issue of “Voz da Fátima”, the institu-tion’s official newspaper, on the apostolic visit Holy Father Benedict XVI is making to the United Kingdom on the 16th thru the 19th of this month. The visit is seen by the Rector as “very important”, “since it is a nation with an Anglican majority and an enormous influence throughout the world as well as one of the great targets of the ecumenical dialogue inn which the Catholic Church is engaged in”.

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