Simona Brambilla comes to Fátima to speak about Marian spirituality in consecrated life

Simona Brambilla comes to Fátima to speak about Marian spirituality in consecrated life

In October, the Shrine will promote a meeting entitled “Message and Charism”, which will bring together experts on Fátima and on its influence on the foundation of institutes of consecrated life.

Sister Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, will be one of the guest speakers of a meeting entitled: “Message and Charism: Meeting of Institutes of Consecrated Life founded from Fátima”, promoted by the Shrine of Fátima on 13, 14 and 15 October.

Sister Simona Brambilla will attend the opening session and deliver the first talk, on the theme: “Marian Spirituality in Consecrated Life in the 21st Century”.

Over the three days at the Pastoral Centre of Paul VI, the influence of the spirituality of Fátima on the foundation of more than 30 congregations, institutes and associations of consecrated life will be analysed. While the event is primarily intended for members of institutes of consecrated life, it is also open to anyone who wishes to participate.

The panel of speakers also includes Father Carlos Cabecinhas, Rector of the Shrine of Fátima, Marco Daniel Duarte, Director of the Department of Studies, Sónia Vazão, Researcher at the same department, José Eduardo Franco, from the Centre for Global Studies at the Open University, Franco Manzi, from the Facoltà teologica dell'Italia Settentrionale in Milan, Ângela Coelho, from the Cause for Canonisation of Maria de Lucia of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart, and Mgr. António Marto, Cardinal of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

In addition to contributions from researchers specialising in Fátima, different religious groups will have the opportunity to present their history, charism, and work.

Participation in the meeting is free of charge, but prior registration is required using the form available on the Shrine of Fátima website.

The Shrine of Fátima can provide accommodation and meals, subject to formal booking via email to the Accommodation Department at [email protected].