June 24, 2016 :
The Diocesan Unit of the Fatima Apostolate of Our Lady of Fathima is holding the "Centenary Celebrations of the Apparitions" in 2017. Mother Mary – Our Lady of Fathima appeared on 13 May 1917 at Fathima. The church very much recommends us to revive once again our devotion to our Lady to fulfil the request she had made to the whole world through the three children of Fatima. The messages are very much relevant to our times.
As a part of the preparation for the centenary celebrations, the statue of the Lady of Fatima blessed and brought from the place of apparitions in Fatima, is being taken to every church of the Diocese for devotion and prayer.
Arrival of Our Lady to our Church
On 16th of June, the Statue of the Lady of Fatima was brought in procession from Bejai Church to our Church. A large number of devotees were present to receive our Heavenly Mother. A prayer service was conducted by Rev Fr Stany Pereira, Parish Priest, welcoming Mother Mary to our community.
Our Lady of Fatima to Ashoknagar Church
The statue of our Lady of Fatima was taken in devout procession to St Dominic Church, Ashoknagar on 21st of June. Holy Mass was celebrated at 4 pm followed by thanksgiving prayer to Mother Mary for Her visit to our Church. A large number of Parishioners joined the procession. The parish priest of Ashoknagar Church received Mother Mary with devotion followed by the Prayer Service highlighting the benevolence of our Lady of Fatima.
