Marian Apparition News
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Canonisation of Fatima seers on May 13
Apr 27, 2017
Pope Francis will declare the sainthood of Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto, two of the shepherd children who saw Mary in Fatima, Portugal, during his visit to the site of the apparitions May 13.
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Kangar celebrates 100th year of Fatima’s apparition
Apr 26, 2017
he little parish in the north of Peninsular Malaysia, under the patronage of Our Lady of Fatima, has been rekindled with the 100th Year celebration of Our Lady’s apparition.
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It's official: Pope Francis to canonize Fatima visionaries during May visit
Apr 21, 2017
During his trip to Portugal for the centenary of the Fatima Marian apparitions next month, Pope Francis will canonize visionaries Francisco and Jacinta Marto, making them the youngest non-martyrs to ever be declared saints.
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Niece of Fatima visionaries reflects on her remarkable family
Apr 21, 2017
The niece of Blessed Franciso and Jacinta Marto has voiced excitement for the coming canonization of her relatives, sharing stories of the time of the Fatima apparitions and personal memories of what it was like growing up in a family that had saints among its members.
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Fatima seers are holy because of virtue, not visions, Cardinal says
Apr 13, 2017
A consistory will take place on April 20 to approve the canonisations of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto
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Vatican stamps mark Benedict XVI’s birthday and Fatima apparitions
Apr 13, 2017
The Philatelic and Numismatic Office said the stamp sheet celebrating Benedict's birthday is an 'affectionate tribute'
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Vatican approves special Fatima feast day for the Traditional Latin Mass
Apr 08, 2017
The Vatican office which governs the use of the extraordinary form of the Roman rite has given priests permission to say a special Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima this year, noting the importance of the apparition's centenary.
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The Archdiocese of Goa and Daman getting ready for the centenary of the apparitions of Fatima
Apr 05, 2017
The first apparition of Our Lady took place on 13 May 1917, followed by four others until 13 October of the same year. The Indian archdiocese is organising special celebrations for the centenary, particularly on the five dates of the apparitions. The message of Fatima is still relevant. Penance remains important to sanctify the Christian life.
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Pope recognises miracle attributed to Fatima visionaries
Mar 31, 2017
Pope Francis has approved the recognition of a miracle attributed to the intercession of two of the shepherd children who saw Our Lady of Fatima in 19
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Visionaries' canonization would 'complete' the Fatima centenary
Mar 28, 2017
Fatima's Bishop has said the centenary of the locale's Marian apparition would not be complete without the announcement of the canonization of Blessed Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the children who witnessed the apparition.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.