International Centennial Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima at Cathedral

Monday, October 8, 2018

The Diocese of Bismarck will host the International Centennial Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima on Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. Everyone is invited to make a visit to the Cathedral to venerate the pilgrim image.

Here is a schedule of events (Central Time):

8:00 am           Arrival

8:30 am           All Day Veneration with Adoration
and Confession ongoing throughout the day. The Holy Rosary will be recited at various times during the day.

5:30 pm           Welcoming Procession

Imposition of Scapular and Rosary
Re-coronation of Our Lady
Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop David Kagan
Consecration of families to Immaculate Heart of Mary
(followed by ongoing veneration of Our Lady)

8:45 pm Night Prayer

9:00 pm Farewell

During the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima in 2017, Pope Francis blessed and conferred the title “International Centennial Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Fatima” to six statues, before sending them on tour to six continents. These statues were sent to remind everyone of the Blessed Mother’s message for prayer and reparation. On March 7, 2018 the Holy Father extended the missionary pilgrimage of these statues in preparation for World Youth Day in Panama in 2019.

The visit of the pilgrim image is held in collaboration with the Alliance of the Holy Family International and the Diocese of Bismarck. It is a blessing for our diocese to have this visit and respond to the Holy Father’s appeal to welcome and support Our Lady of Fatima’s message of prayer and penance for the salvation of souls and peace in the world.