Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre lifted a monstrance displaying the Body of Christ. A Eucharistic Procession helped mark Our Lady of Fatima’s 75th anniversary. (Photos Special to the Record by Richard Robards)
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre led a Eucharistic Procession and celebrated Mass Oct. 22 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Phillipsburg, Ky., to mark the Marion County parish’s 75th anniversary.
According to historical records, Our Lady of Fatima was established in 1948 and the first Mass was celebrated on March 7 in an old school building across the street from where the current church building now sits.
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre delivered a homily during a special Mass to celebrate Our Lady of Fatima Church’s 75th anniversary. (Photos Special to the Record by Richard Robards)
The current building, painted blue like the night sky, was dedicated on Oct. 26, 1949, by Archbishop John A. Floersch.
The church is known for its shrine to Our Lady of Fatima, visited by hundreds of pilgrims over the years.
The parish has more than 50 members. It is clustered with Our Lady of the Hills Church and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, in Campbellsville, Ky.
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre prayed during exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. A Eucharistic Procession and adoration helped mark Our Lady of Fatima’s 75th anniversary. (Photos Special to the Record by Richard Robards)
Parishioners processed during a Eucharistic Procession on the grounds of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Phillipsburg, Ky., Oct. 22. The procession was part of the celebrations to mark the parish’s 75th anniversary. (Photos Special to the Record by Richard Robards)
