The World Apostolate of Fátima is an international association of Catholics formed to promote the authentic teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, and the strict adherence to the Gospel, the sanctification of adherents through faithful adherence to the Message of Fátima, and the promotion of the common good by spreading the Message of Fátima. Originally known as the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fátima, the organization was founded by Father Harold V. Colgan, parish priest of Saint Mary of Plainfield, New Jersey. Father Colgan had fallen ill and, from his hospital bed, he prayed to Our Lady of Fátima, promising to spend the remainder of his life spreading devotion to her if she would cure him. He attributed his recovery to these prayers, and sought to deliver on his promise, preaching to his congregation daily about the Virgin Mary. He encouraged Catholics to devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, daily recitation of the Rosary, and righteous observance of the duties of one's state of life. He added a signed promise that one would try to uphold these values, and to wear a blue ribbon or blue medal in order to remember the promise. His congregation enrolled, and Father Colgan began thinking about extending this to other parishes and nations. His was to be the Blue Army of Mary and Christ, against the red of the world and of Satan. Pope Pius XII approved his project to extend these teachings beyond his own parish. The Blue Army was established in 1947, and became the World Apostolate of Fátima in 2005. The international headquarters of the World Apostolate of Fátima is in the Domus Pacis (House of Peace)m a pilgrim guest house in Fátima, Portugal. The Apostolate is divided into prayer cells in parishes throughout the world, which fall under state and national Apostolate centers, which in turn report to the International Secretariat in Fátima. There are several pilgrim statues to Fátima, but the primary one has traveled the world several times.
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World Apostolate of Fatima - England & Wales
The World Apostolate of Fatima is an approved public association of the faithful erected by the Pontifical Council for the Laity, the WAF is presents in several countries throughout the world, and open to all who are baptized. The message of peace and salvation given by Our Lady of Fatima is discussed, including its importance for the world, statue visitations, literature, and membership policies.
http://worldfatima-englandwales.org.uk/
World Apostolate of Fatima of the Philippines
The Blue Army and World Apostolate of Fatima is described here, including the events behind its creation, its founding, and spread throughout the world, including the Philippines. Its work and locations within the Philippines Division are defined, including milestones, decrees, and contacts. Reports from several of its projects are posted to the site, and a calendar of events is included.
http://waf-phils.com/
World Apostolate of Fatima, Saint Louis Division
Membership requires a pledge to pray the Rosary every day, in reparation for sin and to obtain peace in the world, enrolling and wearing the Brown Scapular every day as a sign of consecration to Our Lady, and making reparation for offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary by practicing the 5 First Saturdays Devotion, which is outlined here, along with a schedule of events and meetings.
http://www.fatimastlouis.com/
World Apostolate of Fatima, St. Paul & Minneapolis
The Saint Paul/Minneapolis Archdiocesan Division is part of the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, Blue Army. The Fatima message is told here, along with its relevance to people today. Membership in the World Apostolate of Fatima is discussed, along with its programs, prayer cells, and events. Its mission and board members are introduced, with contacts, and information about contributing to the Apostolate.
http://fatimaonline.org/
World Apostolate of Fatima, USA
Inspired by the appearance and messages of Mary at Fatima, Portugal in 1917, the World Apostolate of Fatima was founded in New Jersey in 1946 and 1947. Although the international headquarters of the Catholic organization is now in Fatima, Portugal, its US headquarters remains in Asbury, New Jersey. The story of Fatima is told, along with a history of the organization, its apostolate, statue tours, and other events.
https://wafusa.org/
