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…
21 july, 2011
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…
19 july, 2011
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…
07 july, 2011
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…
06 july, 2011
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,…
06 july, 2011
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…
16 june, 2011
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…
05 june, 2011
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…
28 may, 2011
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…
13 may, 2011
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…
05 may, 2011
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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.
05 april, 2011
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…
05 april, 2011
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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 –…
31 march, 2011
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…
24 march, 2011
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…
17 march, 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…
10 march, 2011
“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…
03 march, 2011
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…
25 february, 2011
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!…
23 february, 2011
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…
18 february, 2011
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…
13 february, 2011
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…
13 february, 2011
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…
31 january, 2011
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.
28 january, 2011
