This Saturday, October 11, thousands of Catholics in Canada gather in 1,500 public Rosary gatherings called by the initiative Canada Needs Our Lady (Canada Needs Our Lady). The day, framed within the month of the Rosary, aims to honor the Virgin of Fatima and pray for the conversion of the country, its unity, and the nation’s return to God.
Each gathering, organized by local volunteers, takes place at noon in various cities and towns. The complete map of the gatherings has been disseminated by the organizers on their official website.
“The Rosary is a source of hope and protection”
“The prayer of the Rosary is more than a devotion: it is a lifeline, a source of hope and protection for our nation,” explained to LifeSiteNews Joann Glive, the campaign’s coordinator.
Glive recalled that Canada is going through “times of uncertainty and crisis, both social, moral, and spiritual,” and pointed out that the country needs to recover “the guidance, peace, and strength that come from returning to God and the Virgin Mary.”
A campaign inspired by Fatima
Canada Needs Our Lady is an initiative linked to the Canadian Society for the Defence of Christian Civilization. Its stated purpose is “to bring Canada back to God through the means proposed by Our Lady of Fatima” and “to win hearts and minds for the Virgin.”
In 2024, they already organized more than 1,300 Rosary gatherings in the country. This year, the goal of reaching 1,500 simultaneous gatherings represents a historic record of public prayer in Canada.
Prayer for unity and faith
Glive insisted on the urgency of the mission: “Each Hail Mary is a plea for our families, our communities, our leaders, and for the entire country. In the midst of darkness, the Rosary is a light that reminds us that God’s mercy and grace never abandon us.”
She also emphasized that this prayer is a step toward the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, announced in Fatima as a time of renewed faith and true peace.
For the organizers, the goal leaves no doubt: “return to the Rosary, return to prayer, and return to the Catholic faith”.