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Relics of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in Portugal
19 may, 2009

Relics of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in Portugal

In their travels through the Portuguese dioceses, the Relics of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, from the Monastery of Paray le Monial, France, will visit the Diocese of Leiria-Fatima. At the Shrine of Fatima, they will be exposed to the veneration of the faithful in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, on May 21/22. The name of this French Saint – Margaret Mary Alacoque – is intimately linked to the fervorous devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

International Anniversary Pilgrimage of May
01 may, 2009

International Anniversary Pilgrimage of May

The International Anniversary Pilgrimage of the month of May will be presided over by His Eminence Óscar Cardinal Maradiaga, Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and President of Caritas International. The Most Rev. António Marto, Bishop of Leiria-Fatima, notes that Cardinal Maradiaga “owes his coming to Fatima to the fact that he will be in Portugal (at that time) in order to take part in a congress organized by Caritas. Being aware of that, I took the opportunity to invite him to preside over the pilgrimage, hoping to get from him, as President of Caritas International, a global view of the consequences of the current socio-economic crisis”.

25 april, 2009

St. Nuno of St. Mary, pray for us

The Shrine of Fatima associates itself to the national celebration of the canonization of Saint Nuno of Saint Mary. To mark the canonization of this new Portuguese Saint, in a ceremony being held at the Vatican on April 26, the Shrine honors, in a special way, one of statues o the Colonnade of the Prayer Area, that of St. Nuno of St. Mary. A ribbon, 6.20 high and 1.65 wide, was placed vertically next to the statue. On it is written this prayer: ‘S. Nuno de Santa Maria, rogai por nós) (St. Nuno of St. Mary, pray for us). On the same ribbon are printed the ‘Cruz de Avis’ (Cross of Avis) and the date of canonization ‘Canonização –Roma, 26 de April de 2009’.

Centennial of the Birth of Francisco Marto
04 april, 2009

Centennial of the Birth of Francisco Marto

On Saturday, April 4, anniversary of death of Blessed Francisco Marto, there will be inaugurated, at the Shrine of Fatima, the exhibition ‘Francisco Marto: God’s candlelight’. The Shrine of Fatima started celebrating on June 10, 2008, the second day of the Children´s Pilgrimage to Fatima (always held on June 9/10), the Centennial of the Birth of Francisco Marto, the Little Shepherd of Fatima, born on June 11, 1908; and intends to conclude these celebrations on June 2009, also at the time of the next Children´s Pilgrimage.
XXV Anniversary of Consecration of World to Immaculate Heart of Mary - To Your protection we fly, O Holy Mother of God!
26 march, 2009

XXV Anniversary of Consecration of World to Immaculate Heart of Mary - To Your protection we fly, O Holy Mother of God!

At the Shrine of Fatima, this anniver-sary will be celebrated with pomp and cir-cumstance and with a program identical to that of the pilgrimages of the 13th in the months of Winter. The Bishop of the Diocese of Leiria-Fatima, Most Rev. António Marto, will preside over the celebrations
18-20 June: Congress ‘Francisco Marto – To Grow into the Gift’
24 march, 2009

18-20 June: Congress ‘Francisco Marto – To Grow into the Gift’

The program of celebrations commemorating the birth of Blessed Francisco Marto will conclude with a congress to be held at the Shrine of Fatima, Portugal, between the 18th and the 20th of June. Its purpose is to study the figure and the testimony of this child, as well as some aspects related to the spirituality of children. Besides the personality of Francisco Marto and the message of Fatima, several questions related to infancy will be dealt with: music, literature, spirituality, catechesis, juridical protection, theology, pastoral ministry.

HOLY WEEK
20 march, 2009

HOLY WEEK

Program:

Concert of of Easter Sunday
17 march, 2009

Concert of of Easter Sunday

It is already a tradition at the Shrine of Fatima to offer to the public, on the afternoon of Easter Sunday, a musical show; thus, the amphitheater of Paul VI Pastoral Center will be the venue for a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Beiras, with the Regina Coeli Choir. The concert will start at 15h00 and admission to it is free.

March 29: Diocese of Leiria-Fatima pilgrimages to Fatima
02 march, 2009

March 29: Diocese of Leiria-Fatima pilgrimages to Fatima

Under the motto ‘Go to the heart of the faith. Stay firm and solid in your faith’, the Diocese of Leiria-Fatima is making its 78th pilgrimage to the Shrine of Fatima on Sunday, March 29. The program has in mind the spirit of the Pauline Year and of the Centennial of the Birth of Blessed Francisco Marto. The Youth Pastoral Ministry of the Diocese elaborated a program for the day preceding the Diocesan Pilgrimage (the 28th), specifically tailored for the youth, under the motto: ‘Be always glad in the Lord!’

Conference on St. Paul - April 19, 2009
27 february, 2009

Conference on St. Paul - April 19, 2009

The Shrine of Fatima is organizing a set of Conferences on St. Paul to be held in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary starting this November and ending in April 2009. Several experts have been invited to speak. Each monthly session –always on a Sunday – will be enriched with an organ concert. Last conference: April 19, 2009, at 16h00 By Fr. José Jacinto Ferreira de Farias: “The great discoveries of St. Paul: Christ, Church and Grace”

February 20 Blessing of Children at Shrine of Fatima on Feast Day of Blessed Little Shepherds of Fatima
16 february, 2009

February 20 Blessing of Children at Shrine of Fatima on Feast Day of Blessed Little Shepherds of Fatima

The Church celebrates the liturgical Feast of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto on February 20, birth anniversary of Blessed Jacinta. The special program prepared by the Shrine of Fatima for this year’s celebration has in mind specially the children. The Rosary will be said at 10h15, in the Little Chapel of Apparitions, followed by a procession from the Little Chapel to Most Holy Trinity Church, where, at 11h00, Holy Mass will be celebrated and the children blessed. Fr. Virgílio Antunes, Rector of the Shrine of Fatima, will preside over.

June 9/10 Children’s Pilgrimage to Fatima
12 february, 2009

June 9/10 Children’s Pilgrimage to Fatima

One of the most singular pilgrimages to the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal, the Children’s Pilgrimage, which is always held on June 9/10, since 1978, has proposed for this year of 2009 the example of life of the little seer of Fatima Francisco Marto to the children of the whole world. Based on the topic proposed this year by the Shrine of Fatima to its pilgrims ‘The pure of heart shall see God’, taken from the Sermon of the Mount on the Beatitudes and solidly founded on the 9th Commandment of the Law of God, was chosen the motto for this Pilgrimage: ‘I WANT TO POSSESS A BEAUTIFUL HEART’. This motto intends to combine the longing for a pure heart urged in that Beatitude and the life of Blessed Francisco Marto.

February Monthly Pilgrimage: Shrine receives exhibition on John Paul II
29 january, 2009

February Monthly Pilgrimage: Shrine receives exhibition on John Paul II

Two initiatives mark the 13th of February at the Shrine of Fatima, on the fourth anniversary of death of seer Sister Lucia: - The Monthly Pilgrimage itself, presided over by the Bishop of Leiria-Fatima; - The inauguration of an exhibition of photographs of John Paul II.

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”.

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