Madrid's Fatima parish marks 75 years with Marian octave and processions

The parish of Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Fátima in Madrid will mark the 75th anniversary of its canonical erection with a series of celebrations beginning on Monday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. The opening event includes an octave in honor of the Virgin and a floral offering, with several bishops and priests connected to the parish's history taking part.

Rosaries and liturgical celebrations

The program continues on October 12 with a dawn rosary at 9 a.m. through the streets of the neighborhood. The parish has invited local residents to join the commemoration.

On October 13 there will be a rosary in the church at 9 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m. The day ends with a solemn Mass at 7 p.m. presided over by Cardinal José Cobo Cano, archbishop of Madrid.

Procession of Our Lady of Fatima

After the Mass on October 13, a procession with the image of Our Lady of Fatima will make its way through the surrounding streets.