On September, 11, Father Ramon, David and Gloria Russell, Carmelita Flores, and Yolanda Inumerable, departed Miami, Florida, to embark on a Pilgrimage for Our Lady of Fatima.

The first stop on their trip was Sagrada Familia (photo at the top of the page), the largest unfinished Roman Catholic church in the world. It has been under construction for 140 years (and we all thought St. Faustina’s took a long time!)

David will be sending photos and a recap of the day’s events that will be posted on this page.  Check in daily to join them, in real time, on their Spiritual Adventure.

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September 11...The Fatima Five gather for their trip from Clermont to Miami Airport.
The Fatima Five trip - Father Ramon
St. Fatima Five Trip - On Plane
St. Fatima Five trip - on plane
Day 2 Layover in Lisbon where Father Ramon offered special prayers.
Day 2 Layover in Lisbon where Father Ramon offered special prayers.
Day 2 Layover in Lisbon where Father Ramon offered special prayers.
Day 2 Layover in Lisbon where Father Ramon offered special prayers.
Day 2 Layover in Lisbon where Father Ramon offered special prayers.
Day 2 Layover in Lisbon where Father Ramon offered special prayers.
A light dinner at the “La Finca” the Bridge Tavern in Puente San Miguel Spain.
The site of our destination September 13th. The House of the Divine Will in Garabandal Spain.
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
On September 14 at 11 am (Spain time) Mass Fr. Ramon con celebrated Mass at St. Sebastian parish in Garabandal Spain with Fr. Celsius of Nigeria, currently assigned in San Diego, and Fr. Rolando pastor.
On September 14 at 11 am (Spain time) Mass Fr. Ramon con celebrated Mass at St. Sebastian parish in Garabandal Spain with Fr. Celsius of Nigeria, currently assigned in San Diego, and Fr. Rolando pastor.
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
Day 2 ... Sagrada Familia Church
On September 23, Dave and Gloria visited Lisieux, France, to venerate St. Therese “The Little Flower” in this Jubilee Year dedicated to her.
St. Therese’s incorrupt body sits just behind our Pilgrim Virgin Mary statue.
A Priest from the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal blesses our statue.
Photo from the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal on September 23, including the incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure.
On September 23, the Pilgrim Virgin went to Paray-le-Monial, France, the Shrine of the Sacred Heart Apparitions to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. You can see the incorrupt body of St. Margaret over the shoulder of the Pilgrim Virgin. The message of the Sacred Heart is significant in the Pilgrim Virgin Ministry home visits.
Situated on top of a narrow mountain 2,067 ft above sea level is the location of the first church approved apparition of the Blessed Mother, our Lady of Puy in the year 47. It was a difficult climb and it produced nice photos walking through the narrow streets Puy, France.
At a location 6,000 feet above sea level our Lady of La Salette of France appeared to 2 shepherd children on September 19, 1846.
On September 25, David and Gloria visited with Dominicans Sisters Maria and Anne Dominique at the location St. Dominic received the Rosary from the Blessed Virgin Mary.