Our Lady Of Fatima Visits St Ann's
A call to prayer, repentance and trust in the triumph of the Immaculate Heart.
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School marked a significant moment in its spiritual calendar on Friday 12 June, when it welcomed representatives from the World Apostolate of Fatima - England and Wales for a day of reflection, prayer, and learning centred on the message of Fatima. Pupils and staff gathered to hear the story of the 1917 apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, where Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children with a message of peace, prayer, and devotion to God. The representatives shared the history and meaning of these events, emphasising the enduring call to pray the Rosary and to work for peace in the world. A highlight of the visit was the arrival of sacred relics of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the young visionaries canonised for their lives of deep faith and sacrifice. Their relics offered the school community a rare opportunity for veneration, prompting pupils to reflect on the children’s example of trust in God and commitment to prayer. Staff noted the sense of reverence and curiosity among pupils as they learned about the saints’ lives and their significance to Catholics worldwide. The school also welcomed the National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, a statue gifted to Great Britain by the Bishop of Fatima in 1968 at the close of the Golden Jubilee of the apparitions. Its presence helped bring the Fatima story vividly to life, encouraging pupils to consider the importance of prayer and the message of peace at the heart of the apparitions. The day concluded with a moving Marian procession around the school grounds. Pupils and staff joined together in prayer and song, creating a peaceful and reflective atmosphere that captured the spirit of the occasion. The procession served as a moment of unity for the school community, leaving a lasting impression on those who took part. The visit was widely regarded as a day of spiritual enrichment, offering pupils a deeper understanding of Marian devotion and the continuing relevance of the Fatima message in today’s world. By: Dr Kerry Ann Macfarlane, Assistant Headteacher Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Bournemouth BH5 2BX
Leading up to the funeral of our beloved National Spiritual Director, Canon Jason Jones, members of the World Apostolate of Fatima for England and Wales united closely in prayer, reciting a rosary novena for the repose of his soul. A novena of Masses was also offered by priests across the Diocese of Cardiff and Menevia. Such was the immense esteem held for Canon Jason—a dedicated, tireless, and faithful man of God. On Thursday, 4th June, Canon Jason’s coffin was received into the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Menevia. The church was full to overflowing, its lights glowing like a beacon in the evening sky as heartbroken parishioners gathered to pay their final respects to the pastor they so deeply loved. Special mention needs to be made of Fr. Rod and the visiting clergy who have been vital in supporting the shell-shocked Morriston parish community and maintaining its active sacramental life.
