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Sister Angela de Fatima
Sister Angela, newly appointed by the Vatican as Vice-
Postulator for the Canonization of Blessed Francisco and
Blessed Jacinta, is the first speaker on the pilgrimage. Her talk
sets the tone for the entire pilgrimage. Because of her
appointment as vice-postulator, she is no longer Superior of the
Convent of the Alliance of Holy Mary. Sister Angela continues
to work in the Emergency Room at Leiria hospital once a week.
She still resides in her convent, which is around the corner from
the Postulator’s Office. Sister Angela will also speak at the end
of the pilgrimage on her work as Vice-Postulator and the
sanctity of the children, Blessed Francisco and Blessed Jacinta.
Sister Angela, newly appointed by the Vatican as Vice-
Postulator for the Canonization of Blessed Francisco and
Blessed Jacinta, is the first speaker on the pilgrimage. Her talk
sets the tone for the entire pilgrimage. Because of her
appointment as vice-postulator, she is no longer Superior of the
Convent of the Alliance of Holy Mary. Sister Angela continues
to work in the Emergency Room at Leiria hospital once a week.
She still resides in her convent, which is around the corner from
the Postulator’s Office. Sister Angela will also speak at the end
of the pilgrimage on her work as Vice-Postulator and the
sanctity of the children, Blessed Francisco and Blessed Jacinta.
Armando and Fernanda Mendes
Armando and Fernanda are one of the keys to the success of the
pilgrimage. Armando’s expertise, knowledge, and love of Our
Lady and the Fatima Message, make him a valuable asset to the
pilgrimage. Armando and Fernanda assist in the planning,
determining the schedule, and making our reservations both at
their hotel and at the various other hotels and restaurants that we
utilize. Fernanda is one of our speakers and can give talks on
many topics relating to the Fatima Message. Armando and
Fernanda have been give a special award from their country,
Portugal, for their work in the Pro-Life Movement.
Armando and Fernanda are one of the keys to the success of the
pilgrimage. Armando’s expertise, knowledge, and love of Our
Lady and the Fatima Message, make him a valuable asset to the
pilgrimage. Armando and Fernanda assist in the planning,
determining the schedule, and making our reservations both at
their hotel and at the various other hotels and restaurants that we
utilize. Fernanda is one of our speakers and can give talks on
many topics relating to the Fatima Message. Armando and
Fernanda have been give a special award from their country,
Portugal, for their work in the Pro-Life Movement.
Carlos Evaristo
Carlos Evaristo is a well-known historian and writer. Carlos and his family were known to Sister Lucia and the
sisters in St. Teresa’s Convent in Coimbra. Carlos was the translator at the meeting between Sister Lucia and a
Bishop and Cardinal from India, who questioned Sr. Lucia about the validity of the Consecration that was made
by Pope John Paul II on March 25, 1984. Carlos and his family have run the Castle Program in Ourem, and
Carlos appears frequently on radio and TV in Fatima when there are newsworthy programs broadcast.
Carlos is Curator of St. Stephen’s Church in Santarem, where the miracle of the Holy Eucharist occurred.
Carlos Evaristo is a well-known historian and writer. Carlos and his family were known to Sister Lucia and the
sisters in St. Teresa’s Convent in Coimbra. Carlos was the translator at the meeting between Sister Lucia and a
Bishop and Cardinal from India, who questioned Sr. Lucia about the validity of the Consecration that was made
by Pope John Paul II on March 25, 1984. Carlos and his family have run the Castle Program in Ourem, and
Carlos appears frequently on radio and TV in Fatima when there are newsworthy programs broadcast.
Carlos is Curator of St. Stephen’s Church in Santarem, where the miracle of the Holy Eucharist occurred.
| Father Jose dos Santos Valinho Father Valinho, Sister Lucia’s nephew and a Salesian Priest, spends time with our groups, especially in Aljustrel where both he and the shepherd children grew up, and in Balasar and Braga, two places where he has personal connections. He tells stories of his family and Sister Lucia’s family. Father Valinho is another key to the success of the pilgrimage. He is pictured next to the place where the sheep were kept beside Lucia’s home in Aljustrel. |
Father John DeMarchi (deceased)
Father DeMarchi, author of “Fatima From The Beginning” and “Fatima, The Full Story” was responsible for laying the
groundwork for the birth of “Pilgrims For Peace” pilgrimages. Fr. DeMarchi was instrumental in leading us to people
and places pertinent to the story and the Message. He passed away on January 1, 2003, but his spirit lives on in the
hearts of those who knew him and loved him.
Father DeMarchi, author of “Fatima From The Beginning” and “Fatima, The Full Story” was responsible for laying the
groundwork for the birth of “Pilgrims For Peace” pilgrimages. Fr. DeMarchi was instrumental in leading us to people
and places pertinent to the story and the Message. He passed away on January 1, 2003, but his spirit lives on in the
hearts of those who knew him and loved him.
| Father Edwin Gordon Father Gordon, a priest from England, celebrates Mass in the Divine Mercy Chapel in the Solar da Marta Hotel every day at Noon. Father Gordon lost his sight as a result of diabetes. He has written two books, "Catechism of the Holy Rosary", and "Upon This Rock". Father Gordon came to the United States in December 2008 to give a retreat at the Abbey in Richmond, Virginia. |
Antonia Oliveira
Antonia registers “Pilgrims For Peace” pilgrimage group in the office in
the Sanctuary in Fatima (SEPE) and assists with and ensures the
participation of our group in Sanctuary scheduled activities.
Antonia registers “Pilgrims For Peace” pilgrimage group in the office in
the Sanctuary in Fatima (SEPE) and assists with and ensures the
participation of our group in Sanctuary scheduled activities.
Maria dos Anjos
Maria dos Anjos is the sister of Father Valinho and the niece of Sister Lucia. She assists pilgrims as they
visit the home of her Aunt Lucia in Aljustrel. She and her sister, Maria Rosa, live across the street from
Lucia’s home in Aljustrel. Both are pictured here with Father Valinho. Maria dos Anjos is on the left.
Maria dos Anjos is the sister of Father Valinho and the niece of Sister Lucia. She assists pilgrims as they
visit the home of her Aunt Lucia in Aljustrel. She and her sister, Maria Rosa, live across the street from
Lucia’s home in Aljustrel. Both are pictured here with Father Valinho. Maria dos Anjos is on the left.
| John Marto (deceased) John Marto, brother of Jacinta and Francisco, died just weeks before his sister and brother were beatified. He was the brother who was in Valinhos on August 19th when Our Lady appeared to the 3 children. |
| Sister Leopolda Sister Leopolda assists English speaking groups who tour the Light and Peace Museum in the Sanctuary. Sister Leopolda is from the Philippines. |
Father Louis Kondor, SVD
Father Kondor, former Vice-Postulator for the cause for Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta, passed away in
October 2009. He worked for over 50 years toward their cause, and witnessed their Beatification by Pope John
Paul II on May 13, 2000. He and Sister Angela worked together, perusing incoming documents to determine if
the documented incident was worthy to present in Rome as a miracle towards the cause for Canonization. He and
Sister Angela became good friends and had much respect for each other. Father Kondor is shown here with his
friend, Father Valinho.
Father Kondor, former Vice-Postulator for the cause for Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta, passed away in
October 2009. He worked for over 50 years toward their cause, and witnessed their Beatification by Pope John
Paul II on May 13, 2000. He and Sister Angela worked together, perusing incoming documents to determine if
the documented incident was worthy to present in Rome as a miracle towards the cause for Canonization. He and
Sister Angela became good friends and had much respect for each other. Father Kondor is shown here with his
friend, Father Valinho.
| D. Serafim de Sousa Ferreira e Silva Bishop Serafim, retired as Bishop of Leiria/Fatima in June 2006. He is a friend of Pilgrims for Peace and will spend time with the group while on the pilgrimage. Bishop Serafim came to the United States in December 2009, and spoke at the Abbey in Richmond to Pilgrims for Peace pilgrims and their friends, and spent a few days in Ave Maria, Florida, speaking to Ave Maria University students, Academy students, and celebrating Mass in the Ave Maria Oratory. |
| Sister Diane Sister Diane has been with the Mosterio Pio XII, Irish Dominican sisters, since it was founded in Fatima over 50 years ago. The Irish nuns were responsible for translating Sister Lucia’s Memoirs into English. When the Holy Father comes to Fatima, he arrives by helicopter and lands on the soccer field just outside the back of the convent. Our visit here includes Mass, Benediction, tea and cookies, and shopping in the convent store, as their books are all in English. The sisters are also called the “Dominican Nuns of the Perpetual Rosary." |
Father Carlos Azevedo
Father Azevedo is the Chaplain at Dona Estefania Hospital in Lisbon where Jacinta died.
He speaks to our groups, takes us to the place near where Jacinta died, and celebrates
Mass in the Chapel in the Hospital for us.
Father Azevedo is the Chaplain at Dona Estefania Hospital in Lisbon where Jacinta died.
He speaks to our groups, takes us to the place near where Jacinta died, and celebrates
Mass in the Chapel in the Hospital for us.
Sister Martina
Sister Martina at the Convent of the Apparitions in Pontevedre Spain now operates the convent as a guest house. On some
pilgrimages, our group stays overnight in this convent. It is a privilege to sleep under the same roof at Our Lady appeared to
Sister Lucia in 1925 when She gave her the Five First Saturdays devotion.
Sister Martina at the Convent of the Apparitions in Pontevedre Spain now operates the convent as a guest house. On some
pilgrimages, our group stays overnight in this convent. It is a privilege to sleep under the same roof at Our Lady appeared to
Sister Lucia in 1925 when She gave her the Five First Saturdays devotion.
Sister Isabel, Sister Irene, Sister Grace
These three sisters are the externs at the convent of St. Teresa in Coimbra where Sister Lucia lived for 57 years. They assist
pilgrims who come for Mass or to visit the chapel, prepare the altar for Mass and ensure that the pilgrims have the opportunity
to enhance their pilgrimage by being in this holy place. We know that Our Lady appeared to Sr. Lucia just before she died here in
this convent.
These three sisters are the externs at the convent of St. Teresa in Coimbra where Sister Lucia lived for 57 years. They assist
pilgrims who come for Mass or to visit the chapel, prepare the altar for Mass and ensure that the pilgrims have the opportunity
to enhance their pilgrimage by being in this holy place. We know that Our Lady appeared to Sr. Lucia just before she died here in
this convent.
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