Dear Friends in Christ,
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of
Fatima that has traveled around the world and seen by millions is coming to the
Archdiocese of Omaha October 1-28, 2008.
Sent out to bring the message of Fatima to the world in 1947, the International
Pilgrim Virgin Statue has appeared in more than 100 countries, including Russia and Red
China, bringing the great message of hope, "the peace plan from heaven." This is the
same message our Blessed Mother gave at Fatima, Portugal in 1917, and is even more
relevant today.
Many miracles and graces are reported wherever the statue travels. In 1951, Pope
Pius XII remarked: "In 1946, we crowned Our Lady of Fatima as Queen of the World and
the next year, through Her Pilgrim Statue, She set forth as though to claim Her dominion,
and the favors She performs along the way are such that we can hardly believe what we
are seeing with our eyes." Pope Paul VI also blessed this beautiful statue.
The visit of the statue to various archdiocesan parishes is being sponsored by the
Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima in America. It will be accompanied by special
liturgies and prayer services to be arranged and coordinated with local parish
communities.
The Archdiocese of Omaha has a privileged place in hosting the International
Pilgrim Virgin Statue of our Lady of Fatima. This is a blessed time in our archdiocese
and a real opportunity to grow more in Christ through our Blessed Mother and bring
others further into his truth, teaching and love.
I am sincerely yours in the Lord,
Most Reverend Elden Francis Curtiss
Archbishop of Omaha
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