World Apostolate of Fatima Headquarters
The International Secretariat of the World Apostolate of Fatima is a position defined in the Statutes of the organization as “a permanent agent, appointed by the Board of Trustees, located at Domus Pacis, Fatima” with the responsibility to implement and promote the work plan defined by the Board of Trustees. Fatima extra info
Currently, under the leadership of Mr. Nuno Prazeres and with the support of Mrs. Ana Reis, the Secretariat plays a key role in ensuring a seamless flow of information between the various centers of the World Apostolate of Fatima, aiding them in both their development and implementation of programs.
The aim is to assure that all activities are in accordance with the spirit of the Statutes of the Association and faithful to the authentic Message of Fatima and the doctrine of the Church.
History and Pontifical Approval
On 7 October 2005 its international statutes was approved ad experimentum by the Pontifical Council for the Laity, and on 7 October 2010, it was permanently erected as an international Public Association of the Faithful by Cardinal Rylko, President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity.
This confirmed that the World Apostolate of Fatima is in full communion with the Holy See and that its purpose is, according to its statutes:
1) promoting the authentic teaching of the Church in adherence to the tenets of the Gospel;
2) the personal sanctification of its members through faithful adherence to the message of Fatima;
3) promoting the common good by spreading the message of Fatima;
4) promoting the Pledge given by each member of the WAF. The World Apostolate of Fatima has millions of members in 57 countries.
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS SINCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DOMUS PACIS
On October 13, 2024, we proudly observed the 70th anniversary of the commencement of construction of Domus Pacis in Fatima, Portugal. We share this information with you because Domus Pacis, which is owned by the WAF-USA, serves as a symbol for all members of the World Apostolate of Fatima, acting as the international headquarters for our Apostolate and its Secretariat.
In the official newspaper of the Shrine of Fatima, “Voz da Fatima”, of October 13, 1954, an extensive article in Portuguese titled: “International See of the Blue Army of Our Lady” says: “It has caused great interest and given rise to many questions on the part of the pilgrims visiting the area around the Shrine, the extensive and deep excavations of the grandiose building destined for the International Headquarters of the Blue Army.” Then, the article goes on detailing the mission and some major endeavors of the Blue Army.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the founding members behind this remarkable project, particularly the founders of the Blue Army, now known as the World Apostolate of Fatima, Msgr. Harold Colgan and Mr. John Haffert. We also acknowledge thes generous donors who, from the outset, have contributed to the construction and equipping of the facilities. Domus Pacis has been and continues to be an extraordinary building in Fatima. Its distinct architecture and iconic blue dome of the Byzantine chapel make it a prominent feature of the town, visible to all. Over the past 70 years, it has welcomed and housed thousands of pilgrims, hosted numerous international conferences and councils of our Apostolate, and facilitated retreats and solemn celebrations in both chapels, the Latin and Byzantine. Additionally, it has served as the home of the International Secretariat for many years now.
