Jubilee Year of Fatima Granting of Plenary Indulgence

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady

In order to celebrate with dignity the centennial of the Apparitions of Fatima, by mandate of Pope Francis, a Jubilee Year is granted, with the inherent plenary indulgence, from the 27th of November 2016 until the 26th of November 2017.

The plenary indulgence of the jubilee is granted:

1. a) To the faithful who visit the Sanctuary of Fatima on pilgrimage and devotedly participate in some celebration or prayer in honor of the Virgin Mary, pray the ‘Our Father’, recite the symbol of the faith (Creed) and invoke Our Lady of Fatima;
2. b) To the pious faithful who visit with devotion an image of Our Lady of Fatima, solemnly displayed for public veneration in any temple, oratory or adequate place, on the anniversary days of the apparitions (the 13th of each month, from May to October 2017), and who devotedly participate there in some celebration or prayer in honor of the Virgin Mary, pray the ‘Our Father’, recite the symbol of the faith (Creed) and invoke Our Lady of Fatima;
3. c) To the faithful who, due to their age, illness or another serious cause, are hindered of moving, if repented of all their sins and with the firm intention to carry out, as soon as it will be possible to them, the three conditions indicated below, in front of a small image of Our Lady of Fatima, on the days of the apparitions, joining spiritually the jubilee celebrations, offering with confidence to the merciful God through Mary their prayers and pains, or the sacrifices of their own life.

In order to obtain plenary indulgences, the faithful who are truly repentant and filled with charity must fulfill the following ritual conditions: sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father.

Please join us as we offer the opportunity of receiving an indulgence by Pope Francis during this special 100^th Anniversary of the miracle of Fatima.  To fulfill this indulgence, as stated in item ‘b.)’  Our Lady of Fatima statues will be present at several local churches listed below on the 13^th day of every month starting in May through October.  There will be booklets at the church with prayers and other information regarding this indulgence.

Area Churches to visit on the 13^th of May – October

Church of the Holy Family, 11824 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc   (810) 694-4891

Holy Rosary, 5199 Richfield Rd., Flint   (810) 736-4040

St. John the Evangelist, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison   (810) 653-2377

St. Mary Queen of Angels, 4413 Morrish Rd., Swartz Creek   (810) 635-3240

Contact the parishes for specific statue display times.