The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is coming to our Parish August 9-10!
       This beautiful statue set out from Fatima in 1947 to bring the graces of Fatima to all who might not ever be able to make a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal. The pilgrimage is coming to us!
     The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue (IPVS) of Fatima was sculpted in 1947 by famous sculptor José Thedim. The image reflects the precise instructions of Sister Lucia (one of the three children of Fatima who saw Our Lady). Her desire was that the pilgrim image represent Our Lady’s position when she revealed herself as the Immaculate Heart to the Shepherds in 1917. Hundreds and favors and graces, including cures, and countless conversions are associated with the image. The presence of this special Statue, sculpted by José Thedim based on Sister Lucia’s description of her encounters with Our Lady, is a great gift to our community.
     On October 24, 1952, Pope Pius XII blessed the statue and imparted a special blessing on the work of the Fatima Pilgrim Tours. The statue has visited more than 100 countries, including Russia and China, bringing the great message of salvation and hope, “the peace plan from Heaven,” to countless millions of people. An uninterrupted flow of graces and favors have been reported wherever the statue has traveled, including physical cures (which can only be officially pronounced by Church authorities). More importantly, people are converted and return to the Sacraments after many years of being away from the Church. How blessed we are to be able to receive the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue in our Parish!
     The Statue will arrive at 5pm on Monday, August 9. Holy Mass will be offered at 6pm. The vigil before the Statue will begin at 7pm. The Holy Rosary will be prayed every 30 minutes. It will depart in Solemn Procession on Tuesday, August 10 at 10am to the Community of Jesus Crucified, where it will remain in vigil until after Vespers, departing at 6:45pm. Are are invited to join in prayer in St. Martin de Tours Church and Mater Dolorosa Chapel during any of the time Our Lady's Statue is present! 

Please click HERE to view photos from the first Mass celebrations by Father Jason Vidrine at Saint Martin de Tours.
 

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