Annual Fatima Conference

Join us for the
2024 National Fatima Conference
Mount St. Michael in Spokane, WA
October 9 - 13, 2024

Theme:

"Ave Maria, Gratia Plena, Dominus Tecum"

A gathering of Traditional Catholics from around the country at
historic Mount St. Michael for five days of Latin Masses, spiritual exercises,
inspiring lectures and sermons.

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SPEAKERS

Bishop Mark Pivarunas, CMRI

Most Rev. Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI: His Excellency, Bishop Pivarunas, was consecrated more than 31 years ago by the late Bishop Moises Carmona (on Sept. 24, 1991.) Bishop Pivarunas is the superior general of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen, pastor of Mary Immaculate Church in Omaha, rector of Mater Dei Seminary, and principal of Mater Dei Academy. His Excellency also founded the Congregation of Sisters of the Mother of God to assist in his work for souls. Bishop Pivarunas is a regular speaker at our annual Fatima Conference, discussing current affairs of the Church in these times of apostasy.

Mr. Louie Verrecchio

GUEST SPEAKER, Mr. Louie Verrecchio: Once a much sought-after-speaker in the Conciliar Church as a big defender and “explainer” of the Second Vatican Council, Louie Verrecchio, in his quest for truth, came to realize that his “conservative Novus Ordo” position was unsustainable. After first getting entangled in some of the typical errors of recognize-and-resist traditionalism, he kept following the truth as he found it no matter where it would lead him, and at great personal cost to himself - especially when he concluded that Jorge Bergoglio is not Catholic and hence cannot be a true pope. Mr. Verrecchio will be giving the lecture on Saturday evening.

Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Rev. Father Benedict Hughes, CMRI: Over the years as a priest and religious, Fr. Benedict has spent his life in various works in the service of Our Blessed Mother, particularly in the field of education. Having taught for some years in our school at Mount St. Michael and in the major seminary, Father eventually began the work of our minor seminary in 1999. Fr. Benedict is the pastor of Mary Immaculate Queen Church and rector of St. Joseph Seminary in nearby Rathdrum, Idaho. He is also the editor of The Reign of Mary, the official magazine of the Congregation of Mary Immaculate Queen.

Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI: Ordained by Bishop George Musey in 1986, Fr. Casimir served in several parishes before taking up residence at Mount St. Michael in 2001. Since then, he has served as pastor of “The Mount,” which is our largest parish. In addition to his many duties here as pastor, Father also teaches at St. Michael’s Academy. Fr. Casimir Maria is also an accomplished pianist and enjoys playing the organ for various ceremonies, sometimes also joining with the choir to sing when he is not himself offering the Mass. Father is a regular speaker at the annual Fatima Conference.

Rev. Father Dominic Radecki, CMRI, was ordained, along with his twin brother, by Bishop Robert McKenna in 1988, and has been pastor of Queen of Angels Church in Santa Clarita, California, for 34 years. He is also pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Rosamond, California. Fr. Dominic is the general treasurer of the religious congregation and the director of Mary Immaculate Queen Confraternity. As such, he contributes regularly to The Reign of Mary in the column for Confraternity members entitled Servus Mariae. He is a regular speaker at our annual Fatima Conference, addressing various topics of the spiritual life.

Fr. Gabriel Lavery, CMRI

Rev. Father Gabriel Lavery, CMRI: Fr. Gabriel was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 2003. Since then he has served in several different parishes of the congregation, including 10 years as the pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Akron, Ohio. Last year he was assigned to St. Louis Marie De Montfort Seminary, CMRI's major seminary for religious in Rathdrum, Idaho. He not only teaches there and assists Fr. Benedict at Mary Immaculate Queen Church, but also travels regularly to Mass centers in Calgary, Missoula and Salt Lake City. Fr. Gabriel has spoken at past Fatima Conferences on doctrinal issues.

Fr. Philip Davis, CMRI

Rev. Father Philip M. Davis, CMRI: Fr. Philip was ordained by His Excellency on May 3, 2018. After some time in Omaha and Minnesota, and then assisting Fr. Benedict at Mary Immaculate Queen Parish at the City of Mary in Rathdrum, he was assigned two years ago to be assistant pastor here at Mount St. Michael, where he also teaches in the high school. In addition to his parish and teaching duties here, Fr. Philip Marie also travels regularly to provide Mass at the missions in Boise and Lewiston, Idaho.

Fr. Michael Anaya

Rev. Father Michael Anaya was ordained by His Excellency, Bishop Pivarunas, on July 1, 1997. He has served since in various CMRI parishes, eventually becoming pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Tacoma, Washington. In addition to his pastoral duties in Tacoma, Father teaches in the parish school. He also comes to Spokane every year to be the emcee for our annual Fatima Conference. As such, he has the necessary task of keeping everything running smoothly and on time.

* Other speakers, including the Keynote Speaker, will be posted as details are finalized.

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Basic Schedule

* The schedule is tentative and is subject to change.

Wednesday, October 9 - Saint John Leonardi; Saint Denis & Companions
2:00-4:30 pm Registration (Gift Shop and Library open)
 4:30 pm - Recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary; confessions
 5:00 pm - Holy Mass with Opening Remarks on the Fatima Conference by the emcee, Rev. Fr. Michael Anaya (confessions during Mass)
 6:00 pm - Dinner with Priests and Religious and get-acquainted social; young Catholic adults’ social at the Bogensberger residence

Thursday, October 10 - St. Francis Borgia
 6:30 am - Recitation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary; confessions
 7:00 am - Holy Mass
 8:00 am - Breakfast (please pray grace individually)
 9:00 am - 1st Lecture: On the Message of Fatima (Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI)
 9:45 am - Break
10:00 am - 2nd Lecture: “...Seeking the Ruin of Souls” (Rev. Fr. Dominic Radecki, CMRI)
10:45 am - Break
11:00 am - 3rd Lecture: “Church History: How to Answer the Lies Against the Catholic Church” (Fr. M. Benedict Hughes, CMRI)
11:45 am - Break
Noon - Angelus; Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary (confessions)
12:30 pm - Lunch (Library and Gift Shop open)
 1:30 pm - 4th Lecture: The Apostolicity of the Church (Rev. Fr. Gabriel M. Lavery, CMRI)
 2:15 pm - Free time; Gift Shop open
 2:30 pm - 5th Lecture: Church teaching on Music in the Church (Rev. Fr. Philip M. Davis, CMRI)
 3:15 pm - Free time; Gift Shop and Library open
 4:00 pm - Choir practice for Sunday High Mass (Room #300)
 5:00 pm - Recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary in Chapel
 5:45 pm - Begin seating for the Banquet
 6:00 pm - Banquet and Keynote Address: “Ave Maria, Gratia Plena, Dominus Tecum” by Rev. Fr. Johannes Heyne
 9:00 pm - Night prayers

Friday, October 11 – Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6:30 am - Low Mass; coffee and optional light snack available after Mass
 7:30 am - Recitation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary; confessions
 8:00 am - Pontifical High Mass
 8:00 am - Breakfast (please pray grace individually)
 9:00 am - 7th Lecture: “The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail” (Most Rev. Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI)
Noon - Angelus; Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary (confessions)
12:30 pm - Lunch; Gift Shop open
 1:30 pm - 8th Lecture: “Matrimony, a Holy Sacrament” (Rev. Fr. M. Benedict Hughes, CMRI)
 2:15 pm - Break
 2:30 pm - 9th Lecture: Question-and-Answer Session with Conference speakers
 3:15 pm - Free time; choir practice for Sunday Mass (Room 400); Library open
 5:00 pm - Dinner
 6:30 pm - Candlelight Procession with Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary; Devotions in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
 8:30 pm - Night Prayers; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and All-Night Adoration

Saturday, October 12 – Our Lady of the Pillar
7:15 am - Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary; Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
 8:00 am - Holy Mass
 9:00 am - Breakfast
10:00 am - De Montfort Day of Recollection begins
1st Conference: Renouncement of the World
2nd Conference: Knowledge of Self
  Noon - Angelus; Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
12:30 pm - Lunch
 1:30 pm - Day of Recollection continues
3rd Conference: Knowledge of Mary
4th Conference: Knowledge of Jesus Christ
 3:30 pm - Conclusion of Day of Recollection;
Renewal of the Act of Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary
 4:00 pm - Free time; blessing of religious articles in the parish hall
Gift Shop and Library open
Choir practice for Sunday Mass (Room 300)
 5:00 pm - Recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary in Chapel
 5:30 pm - Dinner followed by 14th Lecture: From Darkness to Light: “For Thou Art My Lamp, O Lord” by Mr. Louie Verrecchio
 8:30 pm - Night Prayers

Sunday, October 15 –  21st Sunday after Pentecost (Our Lady of Fatima)
Manito Park features several gardens 7:30 am - Leave for Mary Immaculate Queen Church; recitation of the Joyful mysteries of the Rosary en route
 8:30 am - Choir warm-up
 9:00 am - High Mass sung by Conference attendees and Parish choir
10:30 am - Breakfast at Mary Immaculate Queen Parish; Open House at the City of Mary
 1:00 pm - Leave City of Mary; visit Manito Park en route to the Mount; tour of Mount Saint Michael
 4:30 pm - Chanted Vespers at Mount St. Michael
 5:00 pm - Dinner
 6:30 pm - Closing ceremonies: Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary; devotions in honor of Our Lady of Fatima; Closing Remarks; Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament; Farewell to Our Lady of Fatima (bring white hankies to wave)

 

Rates for Fatima Conference 2024

 

DISCOUNT PACKAGE #1
$350 per person
• Double-occupancy room (5 nights)
• Banquet and Keynote Address
• All meals
• All lectures
• Outing on Sunday

 

DISCOUNT PACKAGE #2
$200 per person
• Banquet and Keynote Address
• All meals
• All lectures
• Outing on Sunday
• Does not include room!

DISCOUNT PACKAGE #3
Weekend Special
$100 per person
• Saturday evening dinner and lecture
• All meals and events on Sat. & Sun.
• Outing on Sunday
• Does not include room!

 

Several hotels and motels within 15 minutes of Mount St. Michael are located primarily on north Division. If it is your first time in Spokane, let us know so that we can send you necessary directions. It would, of course, be imperative for you to have your own transportation.

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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