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The World Apostolate of Fatima, region of Europe, is planning to have its third regional Congress in 2019.

The first was in the Czech Republic, the second in Portugal and this third one might take place in Germany, from the 2^nd to the 6^th    of June. The exact venue for the congress is not defined yet but, if in Germany, the organizers are planning to hold it in Fulda, the nearest town to St. Petersberg where the World Apostolate of Fatima Germany has its national centre.

The meeting’s purpose is to bring leaders and

The WAF International Secretariat, based in Fatima, collects the Pledges of new members of the World Apostolate of Fatima from around the world, including those who register online through www.worldfatima.com.

At the end of the year, these Pledges are solemnly placed at the feet of Our Lady of Fatima, in the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. This is a symbolic act that comes from the early days of the movement and is carried out ever since as a way to entrust each new member’s life into the hands of the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for protection and perseverance in their commitment to live and promote the

The Shrine of Fatima, on the 1^st of December, presented the theme for the new pastoral year 2018/2019. The chosen theme is: “Time of grace and mercy: to give thanks to pilgrimage in Church”.

The session started with the opening of the new

The World Apostolate of Fatima, as part of their formation program, has been organizing regional congresses in all continents, to offer the opportunity for the members of a particular region, to come together to learn and discuss their Apostolate matters. Nest year, from the 3^rd to the 5^thof February 2019, India will host the third Asian WAF congress, in Kolkota city.  The first congress was in the Philippines, in 2006 and the second in South Korea, in 2009.

The selectedtheme for the meeting in India

In January 2019, Panama hosts the World Youth Day with the presence of the Holy Father. The World Youth Day (WYD) is an encounter of young people from around the world usually celebrated every three years. The event allows young people to experience the universality of the Church and in sharing their faith in Jesus Christ.

The central theme of this event in Panama will be: “I am the servant of the Lord”, bringing to it a Marian dimension. The World Apostolate of Fatima is planning to participate and use this opportunity to share the message of