The theme for this year's Triduum is "Embracing First Saturday Devotion", on this the Centennial (100th) Year Anniversary of the First Saturday Devotion requested by Our Lady with the Child Jesus on December 10, 1925 to then postulant Lucia, one of the three Fatima visionaries. We are honored to have Father Joseph Christensen, FMI, who established the Franciscans of Mary Immaculate on May 31st, 2011, in Fargo, North Dakota to be the celebrant for all three nights of the Triduum. He resides in Warsaw, North Dakota. He is the Chaplain/Spiritual Director for St. Gianna & Pietro Maternity Home. Ordained in 1997 in Fargo, North Dakota, he is from Essexville, Michigan, where he was raised by his parents, Virgil and Joyce, along with 11 siblings. As a Franciscan, Father Joseph is dedicated to the writings of St. Maximilian Kolbe and his Marian Total Consecration, and he also offers parish missions, retreats, and Third Order Secular group facilitation, along with his pro-life work.
Opening night will begin with the crowning of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Don't Miss It! (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
On Monday, May 18th, there will be a Marian Procession from the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption (4:15 - 8:00 p.m.)
Parking Lot at 615 Hoyt Street to Holy Family Church at 4:15pm. Please arrive by 4:00pm at the Cathedral parking lot.
Tuesday, (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
Holy Mass at 6:30pm (Satisfies Sunday Obligation), Confessions at 5:00pm Each Night,
Rosary & Devotional Prayers After Mass.
Sponsored by: The World Apostolate of Fatima (Blue Army) Saginaw Diocesan Division