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May 16/17 – Commemorations of Fiftieth Anniversary of Shrine of Christ-King - Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will go to Lisbon & Almada
20 january, 2009

May 16/17 – Commemorations of Fiftieth Anniversary of Shrine of Christ-King - Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will go to Lisbon & Almada

On May 16/17, 2009, the Statue of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima enthroned in the Little Chapel of Apparitions will leave the Shrine for the tenth time. The return to Fatima will take place on the 17th, after the conclusion of the celebrations at the Shrine of Christ-King. The Statue will be welcomed back to Fatima at 21h30. Those wishing to be present to greet Our Lady upon Her return must gather at the churchyard of Most Holy Trinity Church, next to the main door. From there the Statue will be taken, in a candlelight procession, to the Little Chapel of Apparitions, where it will be placed back on its pedestal. The recitation of the Rosary will follow.

June 2009: Congress at Fatima
08 january, 2009

June 2009: Congress at Fatima

The II Ibero-American Congress of Religious Destinations/V In-ternational Congress of Shrine-Cities is an international activity which is held in Paul VI Pastoral Cen-ter, at the Shrine of Fatima, on June 4 thru 6. It is an initiative promoted by the County of Ourém. Others are taking part: the Shrine of Fatima, the Regional Office of Tourism – Center of Tourism Development of Leiria/Fatima, ACISO – Entrepreneurial Association of Ourém-Fátima, and Center for Investigation of Identities and Diversities, of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria.
15 december, 2008

January 4 – Collection at all Masses for the Church in India

On January 4, day in which the Church celebrates the Lord’s Epiphany, the collection during the Masses at the Shrine of Fatima will be for the Church in India.At 15h00 there will take place the CONCERT OF THE MAGI, performed by AMBO – Youth Band and Blow Orchestra, of Ourém, at Paul VI Pastoral Center, at the Shrine of Fatima. Free admission.
Pilgrimage of December
09 december, 2008

Pilgrimage of December

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

25 november, 2008

Christmas celebrations at the Shrine of Fatima

In renewed joy and hope brought about by the birth of Our Savior, the Shrine of Fatima, like in previous years, offers a special welcome to pilgrims who intend to stay in or visit Fatima at this time of the year.Merry Christmas to all!Christmas Message from the Rector of the Shrine of Fatima:
Days of Prayer ‘Praying with Blessed Francisco Marto’
25 november, 2008

Days of Prayer ‘Praying with Blessed Francisco Marto’

From November 29 thru December 1, at the Shrine of Fatima there will take place days of prayer organized by the Movement of the Message of Fatima. Titled ‘Praying with Francisco Marto’, these days will be directed by the Jesuit priest Fr. Dário Pedroso. These Days are one more initiative of prayer promoted by this canonic association of faithful, whose By-laws have been approved by the Bishops Conference of Portugal, which organizes various activities of formation and apostolate. In 2009 the Movement of the Message of Fatima intends to continue to reflect on the testimony of Blessed Francisco. Thus, all the various activities of the Movement, next year, will be held under the general theme: ‘Francisco Marto, Passion for Silence’.

06 november, 2008

Pilgrimage of November

12th 21:00-International ROSARY in Little Chapel, followed by Candle Procession.13th10:00-International Rosary, in the Little Chapel.11:00-International Mass, in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity.
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
28 october, 2008

SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS

Nov. 1: Sunday’s schedule: 10h00 – ROSARY in Little Chapel 11h00 – HOLY MASS in Most Holy Trinity Church 17h30 – SUNG VESPERS in Basilica Nov. 2: 11h00 – HOLY MASS in Most Holy Trinity Church for the souls of workers, benefactors and pilgrims of the Shrine of Fatima deceased during the past twelve months.

National Convention of Former Seminarians
22 october, 2008

National Convention of Former Seminarians

The Fist National Convention of Former Seminarians, an initiative of the Shrine of Fatima, organized by the Shrine, the associations of former seminarians and the Portuguese Federation of Alumni of Catholic Schools, in cooperation with all the Portuguese Seminaries. Planned to be held in connection with the celebrations of the first Centennial of the Birth of Blessed Francisco Marto, this national convention titled ‘Seminaries: from remembrance to prophecy’ will occur on April 24 through April 26, 2009, in the Good Shepherd Hall (Salão do Bom Pastor), at Paul VI Pastoral Center. According to the spokesman for the Organizing Committee, the Convention plans “to reflect on the influence of this Institution (the Seminary) on the personal, professional, social and family life of those who once attended it”.

April 2009: Fist National Conven-tion of Former Seminarians
21 october, 2008

April 2009: Fist National Conven-tion of Former Seminarians

The Fist National Convention of Former Seminarians, an initiative of the Shrine of Fatima, organized by the Shrine, the associations of former seminarians and the Portuguese Federation of Alumni of Catholic Schools, in cooperation with all the Portuguese Seminaries. Planned to be held in connection with the celebrations of the first Centennial of the Birth of Blessed Francisco Marto, this national convention titled ‘Seminaries: from remembrance to prophecy’ will occur on April 24 through April 26, 2009, in the Good Shepherd Hall (Salão do Bom Pastor), at Paul VI Pastoral Center. According to the spokesman for the Organizing Committee, the Convention plans “to reflect on the influence of this Institution (the Seminary) on the personal, professional, social and family life of those who once attended it”.

October Pilgrimage
01 october, 2008

October Pilgrimage

Cardinal Backis asks Christians to listen to the voice of God in order to change the destine of Europe During Holy Mass on the morning of the 13th, the Cardinal fulfilled his promise to pray for Europe and urged Christians to listen to the voice of God. “Today, more than ever, one feels the need for a courageous Christian testimony in order to preserve a robust faith in face of the dangers of indifference or ignorance”, he said, while pointing to the importance of Christians “not being deaf to the voice of God”.

September 25: New Rector takes over
25 september, 2008

September 25: New Rector takes over

Fr. Virgílio do Nascimento Antunes, the newly appointed Rector of the Shrine of Fatima, took over his new job on Thursday, September 25. The ceremony of investiture was held during the 11h00 Mass in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity, which was presided over by the Most Rev. António Marto, Bishop of Leiria-Fatima. Afterwards folowed a moment of thanksgiving and of consecration to Our Lady in the Little Chapel of Apparitions.

Every Sunday: Pipe Organ Concerts at the Prayer Area
24 august, 2008

Every Sunday: Pipe Organ Concerts at the Prayer Area

Every Sunday, up to the last weekend in October, in the Prayer Area of the Shrine of Fatima, a Pipe Organ Concert is held. Each concert of the Pipe Organ of the Prayer Area of the Shrine, has a duration of 30 minutes, from 16h45 to 17h15. (...)

Anniversary of the Fourth Apparition of Our Lady
16 august, 2008

Anniversary of the Fourth Apparition of Our Lady

The 4th apparition of our Lady of Fatima occurred on August 19, 1917, at Valinhos, distant about 500m from the Village of Aljustrel, because, on the 13th , the children had been kidnapped by the County’s Administrator and taken to Ourém. The monument commemorating this apparition (see photo) was built by Hungarian Catholics and inaugurated on August 12, 1956. The white statue of Our Lady of Fatima is the work of Sculptor Maria Amélia Carvalheira da Silva. Program (...)

September’s Anniversary Pilgrimage
15 august, 2008

September’s Anniversary Pilgrimage

“Jesus is the Truth that frees us”. With these words Cardinal Martino summed up, during his homily, his reflection on the importance of living and seeking the truth. “Dear brothers and sisters, Jesus, light of the world, true light illuminating all men, came to free us from lies, to turn His Face to God, to us and to the entire freedom. The struggle between truth and lies, freedom and slavery, is reduced, in the end, to acceptance or refusal of the Son. Not to adhere to Him means to kill our truth and God’s Truth”, Cardinal Martino stated at Fatima.
13 august, 2008

International Anniversary Pilgrimage of August 12/13

The Most Rev. Kamwenho, Archbishop of Lubango, Angola, presided over the August 12/13 Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fatima, which coincided with the Pilgrimage of the Migrant and the Refugee. At the International Mass on the morning of the 13th, prayers were said, during the Prayer of the Faithful, “for the migrants and their families, that the Lord may always be at their side so that they may overcome the material and spiritual obstacles and difficulties they will encounter”.

President of Timor visits Fatima
26 july, 2008

President of Timor visits Fatima

It was an honor and a joy for the Shrine of Fatima to welcome, on the morning of July 26, 2008, the visit of the President of Timor, Dr. Ramos Horta, former recipient of the Nobel Peace Award. On the occasion of the ceremony held by Msgr. Luciano Guerra, Rector of the Shrine of Fatima, to welcome the Timorese group, Mr. Ramos Horta wrote on the Book of Honor of the Shrine: “It is with much emotion that I come to Fatima in pilgrimage to thank the Most Holy Virgin for sparing my life, so that I can continue serving my people in particular and mankind in general”. (...)
July 21/25
20 july, 2008

July 21/25

The National Secretariat of Liturgy is holding in Fatima, at Paul VI Pastoral Center, the XXXIV NATIONAL ENCOUNTER OF LITURGICAL PASTORAL MINISTERY. The general theme proposed to the participants is: The Most Holy Trinity in the Church’s Liturgy.

16 july, 2008

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament was moved to Most Holy Trinity Church.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Shrine of Fatima was moved, on the afternoon of July 13, during the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, to the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, in Most Holy Trinity Church.

July 19/20: Pilgrimage of Movement of Message of Fatima
08 july, 2008

July 19/20: Pilgrimage of Movement of Message of Fatima

The Movement of the Message of Fatima (MMF) makes its pilgrimage to Fatima this weekend of July 19/20. ‘Listen to God and live in the Truth’ is the motto of this National Pilgrimage, which is being presided over by the Most Rev. António Marto, Bishop of Leiria-Fatima, who is the Assistant General of MMF. The main Mass of the Pilgrimage will be celebrated on the 20th, in the altar of the Prayer of the Shrine, at which time the messengers will renew their consecration to Our Lady of Fatima. (...)
July 26/27: Grandparents’ Pilgrimage
08 july, 2008

July 26/27: Grandparents’ Pilgrimage

Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to join the Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to be held in Fatima the weekend of July 26/27. All are invited to take part in the Rosary and Candlelight Procession on Saturday night and in the 11h00 International Sunday Mass in the Prayer Area. On June 26, the Church celebrates the liturgical Feast of ST. JOACHIM and ST. ANNE, parents of Our Lady and grandparents of Jesus.

National Missionary Pilgrimage
03 july, 2008

National Missionary Pilgrimage

Organized by the Missionary Institutes Ad Gentes, a Missionary National Pilgrimage is being held this weekend (July 4/5) at Fatima. According to Fr. José Luís Pimenta, with the organizers, they are expecting 20,000 people for this pilgrimage whose motto is ‘Live the Mission, Expand your Horizons’. The celebrations are being presided over by Most Rev. António Couto, Auxiliary Bishop of Braga and President of the Bishops Committee for the Missions. The 11h00 Sunday Mass is being presided over by Most Rev. Jean Louis Bruguès, Archbishop of Angers, France, Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education. This pilgrimage is done in preparation for the National Missionary Congress to be held in September at Fatima.

Course of Liturgical Music in Fatima
01 july, 2008

Course of Liturgical Music in Fatima

Organized by the National Service of Sacred Music and the National Secretariat of Liturgy, and sponsored by the Shrine of Fatima, a course of Liturgical Music will have its first classes between the 18th and the 30th of August, in Fatima. It is an initiative whose principal targets are people in charge of Sacred Music and the Liturgy at the vicar, archpriest or pastor levels, as well as singers, organists and choir directors working in the communities. The course WILL LAST THREE YEARS, with the first classes being held in the last weeks of August, then two days after Christmas and again two days after Easter. The structure and orientation of the Course will be done by the National Service of Sacred Music, whose president is Canon Dr. António Ferreira dos Santos.

International Anniversary Pilgrimage of July
01 july, 2008

International Anniversary Pilgrimage of July

The 23rd World Youth Day, the largest youth event in the Catholic world, being held this year in Sidney, Australia, with the presence of the Holy Father, was mentioned at Fatima, on the morning of July 13, during the Mass of the International Anniversary Pilgrimage, which was being presided over by the Auxiliary Bishop of Lisbon, Most Rev. Joaquim Mendes. Thus prayed the faithful at Fatima: “For Holy Father Benedict XVI, so that, during World Youth Day being held in Sidney, Australia, he may rekindle in youth the fire of divine love, which would transform them in sowers of hope in a new mankind.”

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