Bishop Presiding at Pilgrimage in Fatima; Watch it on YouTube & Facebook Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 12 Aug 2022 Share This year’s International Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal will be presided over by Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V, today and tomorrow and livestreamed simultaneously on YouTube and Facebook platforms. At 4:30 p.m. EDT today, August 12, Bishop da Cunha will lead an opening prayer service that will include a procession and a blessing of pilgrims with lighted candles. Tomorrow, Saturday, August 13, the Bishop will celebrate Mass outside the Shrine Basilica at 5 a.m. EDT. Thousands of pilgrims are expected to participate in these events. Anyone wishing to watch the Mass livestreamed from Fatima, which is set to begin at 5 am. EDT, may do so either via this link to the Fatima Shine’s Official YouTube page or their Facebook page, Santuario de Fatima. Once the Mass is complete, it is archived on both platforms so those who want to watch the Mass at a later time may do so using the same links shared above. Bishop da Cunha was invited to lead these liturgies that are part of the annual National Pilgrimage of Migrant and Refugees taking place at the Shrine August 12-13. From May to October, on the 12th and 13th of each month, special pilgrimages take place in Fatima to commemorate the 1917 apparitions of Our Lady to the three shepherd children. In August, the celebration is focused on immigrants and refugees. Learn more here: www.fatima.pt/en The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. The Bishop of Fall River Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Previous Next Related Posts Bishop's Blog 24 Aug 2022 A Fatima Honor and Prayers for Our Seminarians Fatima Shrine, Portugal Earlier this month, from August 12th through 14th, I was honored to preside over the International Pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal. This celebration had … Read More In the News 13 Mar 2020 Participating in the Mass from Home TELEVISION Diocesan Television Mass The weekly Television Mass sponsored by the Fall River Diocese airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on WLNE-TV, Channel 6. The Mass is shortly thereafter posted … Read More In the News 25 Jul 2023 Diocesan Pilgrims Heading to Lisbon for World Youth Day 2023 FALL RIVER – Twenty-four pilgrims from the Diocese of Fall River will join hundreds of thousands of young adults in Lisbon, Portugal, next week for the celebration of World Youth … Read More