The Kerry Diocesan are planning a 4-night pilgrimage to Fatima from May 11 – 15.

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Organised by Barter’s Travelnet and led by Bishop Ray Browne, this is an extraordinary chance to experience the powerful atmosphere of Fatima firsthand.

Fatima is one of the most visited Marian shrines in Europe whereby the Kerry Diocesan were the first Irish Diocesan to travel to Fatima in 1983 led at the time by Bishop McNamara.

This year’s pilgrimage includes coach transfer from Kerry to Shannon Airport, return flights to Porto, four nights’ accommodation in a a four-star hotel including half board and finishes with a panoramic city tour of Porto on the day of departure.

Each year the pilgrimage partakes in the Vigil torchlight procession and the Feast Day celebrations.
During their stay, guests will get the opportunity to visit Aljustrel, to walk the outdoor stations of the cross, stopping to see the site where Our Lady appeared on August 19, 1917 and where the Angel appeared to the children the year before the apparitions.

In 1917, three children, Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco reported seeing visions of Our Lady in a small town in central Portugal called Fatima.

The apparitions of Our Lady happened on the 13 of each month between May and October apart from August where Our Lady appeared to them in Valinhos on the 19.

The final apparition happened on October 13, Our Lady foretold in July that she would perform a miracle in October, and this was witnessed by 70,000 people.

This miracle became known as the miracle of the sun.

Barter’s Travelnet ensures a seamless escorted pilgrimage experience, handling all travel arrangements and providing full support throughout the journey.

For further details: contact Barter’s Travelnet 021-4851700 or kcallaghan@travelnet.ie