Join us for the 2009 National Fatima Conference
Mount St. Michael in Spokane, WA
October 7 - 11, 2009
“And Mary kept all these things in her heart...”
A gathering of Traditional Catholics from around the country for five days of Latin Masses, spiritual exercises, inspiring lectures and sermons, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Sponsored by the Religious Congregation
of Mary Immaculate Queen
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We are pleased to note that the Conference will begin on the Feast of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a Solemn High Mass to honor Our Lady and give glory to her Divine Son. How great the need to pray and sacrifice now more than ever to bring about God’s blessings in the world, but also in our own lives. We look forward to seeing you in October!
Speakers will include:
Most Rev. Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI: Since his elevation to the episcopacy in 1991, Bishop Pivarunas has served as rector of Mater Dei Seminary in Omaha, Nebraska, where he is also pastor of Mary Immaculate Church. His travels in conferring the sacraments extend throughout the United States, as well as to Canada, Mexico, South America and Europe. He is also currently the Superior General of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen, of which Mount St. Michael is the primary religious house.
Fr. Dominic Radecki, CMRI: The co-author of two books on the crisis in the Catholic Church, Fr. Dominic Radecki has been pastor of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Newhall, Californica, for 18 years.
Fr. Ephrem Cordova, CMRI: Ordained on March 10, 1990, Fr. Ephrem Cordova is the pastor of Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He also serves chapels in Tucson, Snowflake and Yuma, Arizona.
Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI: Fr. Benedict Hughes brings to the Conference 30 years of priestly experience. At present he is pastor of Mary Immaculate Queen Church in Rathdrum, Idaho, as well as founder and rector of St. Joseph’s Minor Seminary. Father is also a missionary to Montana and New England.
Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI: Ordained in 1986, Fr. Casimir Puskorius has served at parishes in various parts of the country, and has been pastor at Mount St. Michael since 2001.
Fr. Gabriel Lavery, CMRI: Fr. Gabriel Lavery was ordained to the holy priesthood in 2003. For the past four years, he has been assisting Fr. Benedict Hughes with the minor seminary and missions in Montana, California and New England.
Fr. Michael J. Anaya: Father Anaya was ordained to the holy priesthood in 1997. He is currently the dean of students at St. Michael’s Academy and assistant pastor at Mount St. Michael. Father will serve as the moderator and emcee for this year’s Conference.
Schedule
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Wednesday, October 7
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Joyful mysteries in chapel |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Solemn High Mass to open Conference |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:00 a.m. |
Registration and tours of Mount St. Michael
Gift shop/library open |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Introductory Lecture by Fr. Anaya with overview
Dinner with priests and religious
Candlelight Rosary Procession (Glorious mysteries) |
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Thursday, October 8
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Rosary and morning Mass in Chapel |
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Lectures throughout the day by:
Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI
Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI
Fr. Gabriel Lavery, CMRI
Fr. Michael Anaya
Question and Answer Session by speakers of the day
Library and gift shop open
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Friday, October 9
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Rosary and Pontical High Mass
Lecture by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI
Question and Answer Session
Dinner and presentation on the error of evolution by the Discovery Institute (scientists
who work to prove and promote Intelligent Design)
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Saturday, October 10
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Day of Recollection
Choir practice for Sunday Mass
Banquet and Keynote Address by Fr. Dominic Radecki, CMRI |
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Sunday, October 11
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High Mass sung by the Sisters and Conference guests
Breakfast with parishioners of MSM
Tour of the City of Mary and visit with parishioners
Closing ceremonies at the City of Mary
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner at the Mount with priests and religious with Catholic Jeopardy game |
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DISCOUNT
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WEEKEND SPECIAL
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$275 per person
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$110 per person
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$75 per person
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• Double-occupancy room at Mount St. Michael
• All meals
• Friday evening buffet
• Banquet and Keynote Address
• Sunday dinner
• All lectures
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• All meals
• Friday evening
• Banquet and Keynote Address
• Sunday dinner
• All lectures
• Does not include room!
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• Friday evening
• Banquet and Keynote Address
• Sunday dinner
• All lectures
• All meals on Saturday and Sunday
• Does not include room!
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Individual Items: |
Lectures (all) |
$25.00 |
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Fri. evening |
$20.00 |
Breakfast |
$ 3.00 |
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Banquet |
$35.00 |
Lunch |
$ 3.00 |
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Dinner |
$20.00 |
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$25.00 |
Please note that we are not able to offer single rooms. Rooms are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Hotels and motels within 15 minutes of Mount St. Michael are located primarily on north Division. If it is your first time in Spokane and you do not plan to stay at the Mount, let us know so that we can send you necessary directions. It would, of course, be imperative for you to have your own transportation. Spokane has many high-quality hotels, most of them located within 25 minutes of the Mount.
An opportunity for zeal and charity: Do you have the means to sponsor someone for the Conference who cannot afford to attend? Please let us know if you would like to help.
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8504 North St. Michael’s Road
Spokane, WA 99217-9333
(509) 467-1077 • Fax: (509) 467-1177
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