About the Novena to Our Lady of Fatima
From May to October 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children — Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta — in the Cova da Iria near Fatima, Portugal. She asked for daily Rosary prayer, penance and consecration to her Immaculate Heart for the conversion of sinners and peace in the world.
On October 13, 1917 — the day of the final apparition — over 70,000 people witnessed the Miracle of the Sun: the sun danced in the sky, changed colours, and appeared to plunge toward the earth before returning to its place. Reporters and secular witnesses who came to disprove the apparitions left believers.
Our Lady of Fatima gave three secrets to the children, revealed the importance of the Brown Scapular, and asked specifically: "Pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war."
The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima is May 13 — the date of the first apparition.
When Does the Fatima Novena Start?
The Fatima Novena starts on May 4. Pray it once a day for nine days, through May 12, so the novena finishes the day before the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13.
You can pray it at any time of year too. For example, starting on October 4 finishes the novena on October 12, the day before the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun on October 13, 1917.
Get a reminder to start this novena on 05/04/2027 — 9 days before the feast on May 13
🙏 Novena Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima
Most Holy Virgin, who has deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia, and this favour which I so ardently desire...
(Mention your intention here)
I ask it of your Heart, O Mary, in the name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in union with the Sorrowful Heart of my Mother the Church, and in memory of your beloved little ones, Francisco and Jacinta. Amen.
Pray this prayer once each day for nine consecutive days, beginning on May 4.
9-Day Novena Schedule
Pray the novena prayer above once each day. Use this schedule to guide your meditation:
If you miss a day, simply continue. A novena is an act of love, not a legal contract. Our Lady values your faithful return above mechanical perfection.