25 Aug 2025 meeting with Bishop John Rodrigues of Bombay
13 May 2018 Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Karjat
13 Apr 2018 Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Karjat
FATIMA CENTENARY INDIA PILGRIMAGE for Prayer, Penance and Peace (30th Oct to 3rd Nov 2017)
Covering 29 Indian States in 35 days from 1st Oct to 3rd Nov 2017 and 14,350 Kms by Jeep.
Our Lady was venerated by 21 Bishops,
384 Priests, 4000 Nuns and 48,640 lay
in 45 locations.(approximate numbers).
MAHARASHTRA: Bombay St John the Evangelist Church, Mariol Andheri E, 3rd Oct
2017:
Around 7,000 attended under Fr Clement PP and
Fr Glen D’Mello.
Consecration
of Maharashtra state done to the IHM by Bishop
Domnic Savio. He preached well on the Rosary and First Saturdays
devotion.
Mrs Carmelina Vaz, WAF National Ex Com member coordinated. The Fatima
Shrine at Karjat is under renovation, so could not be held there. This was a
convenient location central in the Metro.
13 Sep 2017 Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Karjat
13 Jul 2017 Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Karjat
13 May 2017; Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Karjat: 
13 May 2017: India
celebrates Fatima apparitions in Asia’s first shrine: Vatican Radio
Around
3,000 people, Catholics and of other religious confessions, crowded the
celebrations for the centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in the
Sanctuary of Karjat in Maharashtra, India on May 13.
The statue of Our Lady in Karjat was brought by
the Portuguese in 1920, whilst the Shrine itself was consecrated in 1935, the
first to be dedicated to the Virgin of the Rosary in Asia.. Since then, the
site has become a place of pilgrimage. On the 13th of every month, the faithful
gather to mark the first apparition
Marking
the occasion, Card. Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Mumbai, consecrated and
blessed the new altar of the Church. The Cardinal also renewed the Act of
Consecration of the Archdiocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He told the
crowd: "Let us live the message of Fatima. Pray for peace and make
sacrifices emphasizing the power of prayer."
Speaking
in front of the devotees of Our Lady, whose worship is increasingly widespread
among non-Christians, the Cardinal said: "At Fatima the Blessed Virgin
spoke of World War. Wars continue today, with different forms and dangers,
turmoil, upheaval and violence all over the world. Wars are also in our
personal lives, in the struggle between good and evil. " For this, he
stressed, "It is important to pray, pray for peace".
According
to Card. Gracias, "in families there is a growing need to pray." So
he invited everyone to "pray the Rosary in families, praying for peace in
our homes, in family relationships and in the world."
The
Shrine, under Fr Callistus Fernandes had organized a novena of votive prayers
that culminated on this day with the Eucharistic Sacrifice, Act of Consecration
of families to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Eucharistic Adoration.
(AsiaNews)
Courtesy: http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2017/05/16/_india_celebrates_fatima_apparitions_in_asia%E2%80%99s_first_shrine/1312585
13 Oct 2016 Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Karjat
Marian
Mini Congress at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Kirol Vidyavihar, Bombay India on Sunday
29th May 2016:
The Mini Congress was held at Our Lady of Fatima School hall. It began with Rosary at 2 pm at led by Sr Jacinta Zabeth. This was followed by Fatima Reparatory Adoration exposed by Fr Philip Gonsalves, OFM Cap, Parish Priest. Fr Callistus Fernandes, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine Karjat, WAF coordinator for Bombay Archdiocese and main organizer for the day and Mrs Carmel Vaz, WAF Bombay and National Ex Bd Member conducted the prayers. Fr Santosh Salve, msfs, WAF coordinator for Pune Diocese reposed Jesus.
Auxiliary Bishop Domnic Savio Fernandes of Bombay was the main celebrant at Mass with 5 concelebrants. In his homily, he mentioned about unity among Priests and even lay groups. Many even theologians say that too much devotion to Mary is not good, but devotion to Mary always glorifies God. We must carry Jesus in our hearts like Mary. We must make Jesus visible to people around. Where ever Mary is there, Holy Spirit is active. Fr Callistus blended well the local language Marathi. The choir was very lively throughout.
After the tea break, the flower bouquets were offered. Then, Fr Callistus briefly spoke on today’s importance of the Fatima message. Dr Celcio Dias, WAF National Vice Chairman and International Secretary then made a power point presentation of the Fatima narratives, Forgotten Message: First Saturdays and Consecration. He mentioned about celebrating the Divine Mercy Feast on any ordinary Sunday if not done on the usual day, for the Spiritual treasures of Grace and Indulgences to flow. The Centenary is to be celebrated by beginning now the First Saturdays, public meditation of Rosary, Reparatory Adoration, processions as possible, etc. He challenged Bombay WAF to take over the WAF National Center later.
Bishop Domnic Savio who
was present throughout, then emotionally testified to the power of effectively
praying the Rosary with full
concentration and how court cases just collapsed. He explained about his Bishop’s motto. Mrs
Carmel then thanked everyone for the successful and fruitful Program. About 350
attended with many nuns. The WAF Bookstore was manned by Julius, Secretary of
the National Center. A short interaction followed with about 20 members and
their contact details were taken.
Spiritual fruits:
1.
Strengthening of the Archdiocesan Unit
under
Fr
Callistus Fernandes with focus on
the pleas of Our Lady of Fatima: Five First Saturdays, Consecration, Reparatory
Adorations, etc.
2.
“FIRST” Communion
of Reparation of First Saturdays started at Fatima Shrine Karjat on 4th
June at 1030 am and WILL CONTINUE, besides the traditional 13th of
every month. 35 attended. (“Arree karke dhekho”, translation: “Just Do and
Show”). Free lunch provided was very tasty.
3.
Spreading out to other 4 Parishes dedicated
to Our Lady of Fatima and even other Parishes, communities, etc. in the
Archdiocese.
Fr
Callistus, Fr Philip, Mrs Carmel, Mr Victor and so many silent workers of Legion
of Mary excelled as hosts.
On 13 Oct 2012, Fr Conceicao D'Silva Spiritual Advisor WAF Goa alongwith Mr Francis Barreto and Mr Julius Fernandes gave formative sessions at the Fatima Shrine Karjat
On 10 Oct 2006 a devotee from Germany gifted a Statue through Dr Celcio Dias at Fatima, which was later presented to Oswald Cardinal Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay
Dr Celcio Dias conducts meeting: Dr. Celcio Dias, President, World Apostolate of Fatima (Asian Region) enroute to Philippines alongwith Mrs Tessa D'Souza conducted a meeting at St. Peter’s, Bandra on August 19, 2006 530-7 pm to spread the 1st Sat Repartion and Message of Fatima, About 60 attended.
Post Synodal doc of Bombay Archdiocese 2000: 1st Saturdays to the Immaculate Heart of Mary....
