The Public Square Rosary campaign began with a discussion about commemorating the 90th anniversary of the last apparition at Fatima when Our Lady performed the Miracle of the Sun. Its organizers tried to think of a special way to celebrate this anniversary. The idea of holding a yearly rosary in a public place seemed a natural response to the Fatima call for conversion, penance and prayer. On October 13, 2007, over 2,100 Public Square Rosary Rallies were held in public squares, busy intersections, city parks, in front of town halls or local abortion clinics all across America. The rallies have grown immensely since that time. In 2017 history was made with more than 20,000 rosary rallies commemorating the centennial of Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima.
When Irish fishermen protected Ireland’s national sovereignty, they did not imagine faithful Catholics would rally to show their support. However, they were soon surprised by an outpouring of sympathy. The Irish Society for Christian Civilisation (ISFCC) held three Rosary Rallies from February 3-5 in Castletown-Bearhaven, Bantry, and Kinsale, praying to Saint Peter … Read more
“A man bellowed a drawn-out ‘Lucifer!’ over the roar of his motorcycle as he raced past the protest,” said Chris Dunlap, describing the scene. He was present on February 11-13, 2022, where many witnessed the clash of the powers of heaven with the forces of hell. At the Saguaro Hotel in Scottsdale, … Read more
On January 22, 2022, America Needs Fatima held its January Pro-Life Public Square Rosary Rallies to pray for the unborn. Despite bitter weather across much of the nation, there were over 1,254 rosary rallies. These Public Square Rosary Rallies are a project of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family … Read more
On November 13, the America Needs Fatima campaign held its November Public Square Rosary Rallies to beseech Saint Michael to intercede for our law enforcement officers. Rally captains responded to Our Lady’s call by hosting over 1,100 local events in the public square. Reports from all over the country testify to their … Read more
The world is accepting things that were objectionable not long ago. In 1999, a student of Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana, posted a scathing message against 11 teachers and staff. He called them “satanic-worshipping demons.” Three teachers sued the student for defamation. Back then, being called a Satanist was slanderous. The … Read more
On October 15, 2021, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) and its America Needs Fatima campaign held its annual Public Square Rosary Rallies across America. The event is an appeal to heaven, asking for pardon and supernatural solution for the nation, as requested by Our Lady … Read more
Benedetta, an anti-Catholic and blasphemous film, will be released in the United Sates on December 3. Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven claims the film is a portrayal of a historical event that supposedly happened in an Italian convent in the seventeenth century. The director, who is known for his violent and erotic films, … Read more
When Irish broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) featured a blasphemous portrayal of God as a rapist in their New Year’s Eve ‘Countdown Show,’ Catholics protested. On January 9, volunteers from the Irish Society for Christian Civilisation (ISFCC) went to RTÉ’s headquarters in Dublin. They were joined by three hundred Catholics from across … Read more
“And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” These pertinent words of Our Lord came to mind following an October 10 Rosary rally event held by the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property(TFP) in downtown New York City. The rally was only one … Read more
“There doesn’t seem to be anyone against us,” I thought as I stood at a busy intersection with a sign asking people to honk in support of the police. The response was overwhelming. The din was such that it was hard to talk to other participants nearby. I was comforted by knowing … Read more