Past Events of the Apostolate of Fatima in Bendigo
Marian Festival 2023
Vigil for the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
March 2022
In response to the War in Ukraine, on the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25th, Pope Francis, in union with all of the bishops throughout the world, will entrust and consecrate all of humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart was a specific request of Our Lady to Sister Lucia, one of the Fatima visionaries. This was therefore an important event for our Apostolate. To take part in the consecration, we had prayers and adoration at St Kilian's Church, Bendigo on March 25th beginning at 9pm until the Consecration at 4:30am.
A copy of the text of the Act of Consecration has been released and can be downloaded here.
Prayer Vigil and Consecration
St Kilian's Church, Bendigo - Friday 25 March
St Kilian's Church, Bendigo - Friday 25 March
9pm - Mass for the Solemn Feast of the Annunciation
9:30pm - Beginning of Adoration and Prayer of Consecration
10pm, 11pm, 12am, 1am, 2am - Holy Rosary
2:45am - Benediction and Conclusion of Adoration
3:00am - View Live Stream of Consecration in Rome
(The moment of the actual Consecration is scheduled to occur at around 4:30am)
Marian Festival 2021
In 2021 the Festival was celebrated at Sacred Heart Cathedral with limited numbers and live streamed so that people could also participate from home.
Marian Festival 2020
In 2020 the Festival was celebrated at St Liborius Church with minimal numbers and live streamed.
