The FSSPX in Portugal - NEW CHURCH IN LISBON -- UPDATE JUNE 2026!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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UPDATE JUNE 2, 2026

 

 GOOD NEWS!

 

The new SSPX church in Lisbon, Our Lady Queen of Portugal, (Igreja Nossa Senhora Rainha de Portugal) is FINALLY opening this month!   

 

The inaugural blessing shall take place:   June 10, 2026 at 11 AM.  

 

Address:  Rua Afonso Annes Penedo No. 58, 1950-014

 (Click the Address for the Google Map Location.)

 

  

Here are some pictures of the interior.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Original blog post: "The FSSPX in Portugal is Lighting the Beacons!  

Will You ANswer the Call?"  (Sept. 24, 2025) 

 

 

To all my friends and followers who support the Latin Mass and Catholic Tradition: good news at last for Portugal.

 

 

The FSSPX is constructing has been given the go-ahead to construct a larger church in Lisbon as the  little chapel currently in use in their priory has been terribly cramped. Hurray for this news!

 

Portugal has always been a land consecrated to Mary: the new church will be called Our Lady Queen of Portugal Church.

 

The Society has decided to proceed with a massive project to reconstruct a large historic stone warehouse into a church, but, as you can expect, the cost of turning this into something suitable for the august sacrifice of the Mass has landed them with an ulcer-inducing bill.

 

The FSSPX congregation is growing here in Portugal, and during this time of crisis of faith in the world, this is a pressing need for countless souls.  Granting Our Lady this new church in her honor will only be made possible through generous support.  

 

Our Lady promised Sr. Lucia of Fatima that Portugal would never lose the Faith -- supporting projects like this literally helps make her prophecy come to pass.  You can be a part of it!

  

And so, I humbly come with my begging bowl on their behalf: if you have anything to spare for this endeavor, please be a patron, the priests of the FSSPX in Portugal would be eternally grateful!   And of course, so will Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of Portugal! 

 

  

Here is a video of the current state of the reconstruction project:

 

 

 

 

 

WHERE / HOW TO DONATE: 

 

Paypal or Bank Transfer 

 

 (PLEASE NOTE: PayPal might be best for international donations from outside Portugal to avoid huge bank and currency conversion / transfer fees and to ensure they receive the whole donation). 

 

 

* PayPal donation destination info:

 

 fsspx.pt@gmail.com

 

* Bank Transfer:

 

Account:  Associação São Pio X

 

Bank: Millenium BCP 

 

Bank Address: 

 

 Rua Palmira Bastos 10,

1950-004 Lisboa, Portugal

 

 

IBAN: PT50.0033.0000.00279287445.05 

 

SWIFT / BIC:  BCOMPTPL

 

 

 

Thank you so much! God Bless you!  

An American in Fatima ~ by Vivian Marino

 

     Hi everyone! For all those who are curious as to how I ended up in Fatima, my story - (and the Curio Shoppe!) - has just been featured in an article called "An American in Fatima" (Oct. 2025) by Vivian Marino in the Clarion Herald, the Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

   I've taken the liberty re-blogging her article below. 😊

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"My husband and I had the opportunity to visit the Shrine of Fatima in Portugal this past July. One day, we set out to visit the childhood homes of the three visionaries, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco, in the village of Aljustrel, not far from the sanctuary. Though it was a bit of a walk from our hotel, we were told the route was simple and could be done on foot, so we decided to walk.

However, instead of leading us to the homes of the visionaries, the directions given took us to the monument of the Death of Jesus. Unsure of where to go next, we wandered into a small shop right on the corner. Hoping for help, we stepped inside. I speak Spanish and understand a little Portuguese, so I expected we would manage to communicate with the owner.

To our surprise, the shopkeeper turned out to be an American woman who had only recently opened her store that March. She kindly gave us directions, and though our conversation lasted no more than three minutes, I left with a stirring in my heart. I could not help but wonder about her story: what had brought her to Fatima, and why she had chosen to make her home there. 

As we left the shop, I paused to take a picture of its exterior, hoping we might return later that day. Time slipped away, however, and the opportunity never came. Once I returned home, curiosity led me to search for her store on social media, where I was able to find a contact. I reached out by email, reminding her of our brief encounter in Fatima, introducing myself as a blogger for the Clarion Herald, and asking if she might be willing to share her story. To my delight, she replied, and graciously said yes.

Her name is Elizabeth Bucchianeri, born in Carson City, Nev., and raised primarily in nearby Virginia City. A cradle Catholic, she credits her Irish mother as the greatest influence in her faith formation. Her father also played a significant role, directing the parish choir at St. Mary’s in the Mountains, where Elizabeth herself began singing at a young age. Surrounded by sacred and classical music from childhood, it was only natural that she later chose classical music as her field of study in college.

In 1997, while in her second year of university, Elizabeth was living in Ireland with her mother. That same year, her mother felt a strong desire to make a pilgrimage to Fatima, and together they set out on the journey. During their visit, while at a local convent enjoying tea with a group of pilgrims, an elderly woman from Mexico entered the hall and approached Elizabeth’s mother.

Although they had never met before, the woman explained that she had come specifically to deliver a message to her mother from Our Lady. The message was clear: “When the time came, they were to go to Fatima. They were not to worry about money or even about finding a house, for Our Lady would provide everything.” The woman repeated this assurance several times.

At the time, Elizabeth and her mother dismissed the encounter, attributing it to the eccentricities of old age. They thought little of it once they returned home, nearly forgetting the incident altogether.

Fast forward to 2001, when Elizabeth’s mother had a sudden and rather dramatic conviction: it was time to leave the country and begin life anew elsewhere. She wanted a deeply Catholic land and even considered Malta. But then, in prayer, she heard a small interior voice, saying, “Have you forgotten the message I sent you? Have you forgotten the lady I sent you at Fatima?”

Astounded, she told herself, “You mean that was real?” It dawned on her that Our Lady’s message years earlier had not been a gentle suggestion, but a command: “When the time comes, you are to come to Fatima.” This was not optional.

The timing was remarkable. It was May 13 when this happened, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima’s first apparition to the shepherd children. Elizabeth’s mother prayed, “Okay Holy Mother, but is this the time? You must let me know, but nothing extraordinary please.”

During that waiting period, Elizabeth wrote two books. Soon after the second was published, they heard the postman slip the mail through the door. Among the usual letters was a single postcard. Across it, in bold green letters, were the words: “Now is the time.” The date? Oct. 13, the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima.

Taking this as heaven’s confirmation, Elizabeth’s mother picked up the phone that very day and called a real estate agent to put their house on the market. In yet another leap of faith, Elizabeth’s mother had purchased an unfinished construction, practically sight unseen, over the phone. On Feb. 20, 2003, they arrived in Fatima. The date of their arrival was not random, it was the feast day of Saints Jacinta and Francisco, the two little shepherd visionaries. Once again, providence left its mark.

When I asked Elizabeth what keeps her in Fatima, her answer was clear: “Since Our Lady literally gave the order for us to come here, I feel as if I cannot leave unless permission is given. There is a reason my mother and I were called here. I’ve been able to write more books, to study my faith, to uncover fascinating details about the lives of mystics and to make time for prayer and sacrifice; things I might not have done had life gone as I once planned. Yes, at times I still wonder why I’m here, but as the saints remind us, it is always best to remain where God and his mother place us. At this point, I cannot imagine leaving Fatima.”

As Pope John Paul II once said, “In the designs of providence there are no mere coincidences.” It is no mere coincidence that Elizabeth and her mother were called to Fatima, arriving on dates linked to Our Lady’s apparitions. And it is no mere coincidence that my husband and I got lost that day, only to stumble upon her shop. All of it is part of God’s providence, quietly arranging each step, reminding us that where he leads, he always provides.

 

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Vivian Gonzalez Marino is a wife and mother of four living in the New Orleans Lakefront area. She graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School, LSU with a bachelor’s degree in science, and then earned her master’s in exercise physiology at the University of New Orleans. Her favorite online community is "Many Hail Mary’s at a Time."

UPDATE!  Shout out!  Vivian has just published a new book featuring the best of her reflective articles, (including the one above!) in her new book entitled  

"Pen and Prayer: Stories of Faith, Motherhood and Divine Providence." 

Learn more on Amazon, click here!  

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Past Blog posts - Books, Babble and Blarney. 

The Curio Shoppe, Fatima ~ My New Place of Employment!

  

 

A big hello to all my followers!

 If you haven't heard the news by now, I am happy to announce that a friend and I have just opened a new shop in Fatima, Portugal ....

 The Curio Shoppe!

www.curioshoppefatima.com 

We have a wide range of things on offer, such as handcrafts from local artisans, 100% beeswax candles, unique gifts, gourmet products, many things made in Portugal, and of course, religious articles and souvenirs of Fatima.

I hope to also offer my books in the shoppe in the near future, as soon as I can find a cost effective way to get them printed in Portugal.  

Here is our address and contact details, where to follow us, and some photos. 

If you are ever on a pilgrimage to Fatima, or just touring around Portugal, come drop on by!

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The Curio Shoppe 

R. Dr. Júlio Ferreira Constantino

2495-447, Fatima - Portugal 

 Tel.  (+351) 961159988

 E-mail:      curioshoppefatima@gmail.com

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Where to Follow - click the links

Our Website:  www.curioshoppefatima.com

* Google Maps / Business listings 

 * Trip Advisor

* Facebook

* Instagram

* Pinterest

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  Hope to see you soon! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Past Blog Posts - TABLE of CONTENTS - click here.

Now Available! ~ "Jesus Christ According to the Old Testament" by Fr. Marin de Boylesve

 

 

 

 

My latest translation / publication is now available!

 

 The first English translation of

"JESUS CHRIST According to the OLD TESTAMENT" 

 by Fr. Marin de Boylesve, (1813-1892).

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Originally published at a dark time when France was teetering on the brink of losing its predominance in Europe to Germany, and when the red shirt Risorgimento was underway with Rome under attack, ushering in the loss of the papal states and the bleak period of 'Prisoner Popes' under Bl. Pius IX, “Jesus Christ According to the Old Testament” by Fr. Marin de Boylesve  is a rallying cry of encouragement for the faithful of his time besieged by the ongoing ravages of the anti-religious revolutions, a publication which remains just as relevant and encouraging for us today in our own tumultuous times.

    Examining sacred and ancient history as recorded in the Old Testament, Fr de Boylesve demonstrates where all revolutions truly spring from, that revolutions may promise but never bring true freedom and civilized progress, and that it is only through obedience to God, to His Christ and to His rule that true peace, freedom, and civilization be found.

    The author demonstrates the Universal Kingship of Jesus of Nazareth: that He is truly the promised Messiah of the ancient prophecies, the Christ, that is, the Anointed One, and as God's anointed One, He is King of kings and Lord of Lords, the Lion of the tribe of Judah – the Son of God Whose Kingdom shall have no end. Those who remain true to Christ and His Church, the victory is already assured, and, also imparts a word of warning to persecutors: “Woe to that nation, woe to that king who refuses to submit to Him,” cries Fr de Boylesve, for it has been declared through the prophet Isaiah, “The nation that shall not serve Thee shall perish.”

No matter how dark the times may seem, the loyal followers of the Christ are on the victorious side of history and eternity. 

 Jesus Christ, the King of kings, will bring an end to all disorders.

Published for the first time in English, this new edition features a biography of the author, thirty-nine illustrations, as well as prayers to Christ the King and prayers for the Triumph of the Catholic Faith, this book is a must-have for your spiritual reading.

About the Author: Fr. Marin de Boylesve is best remembered in France for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart with his writings thereby promoting the cause for the construction of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris.

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 Book Details:

 Batalha Publishers

Publication date - August 1, 2024

5.5 x 8.5 inches

Paperback, 258 pages

ISBN: 978-989-53726-5-2

(Table of Contents further down.)

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WHERE TO ORDER- click on the links.

 

* Amazon (USA + ships internationally).

* Barnes and Noble (USA + international shipping)

* Books-a-Million (USA only)

* Amazon UK (+ Ireland)

* Waterstones UK (+Ireland)

* Foyles UK (+Ireland and some other world destinations.)

*Amazon (Canada)

* McNally Robinson (Canada)

 

~~  You can also use the book details to order from you local bookstore!

 

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More About the Book - TABLE OF CONTENTS

 About the Author … … … … … 9

 About this Edition … … … … … 21

 The Reign of Christ … … … … 23

 God … … … … … … … … … 24

 The Angels … … … … … … 27

 The World … … … … … … 30

 Man … … … … … … … … … 33

 The God-Man … … … … … … 34

 Lucifer … … … … … … … … … 37

 Michael … … … … … … … … … 40

 The Serpent … … … … … … 45

 The Two Camps … … … … … 51

 Babel … … … … … … … … … 57

 Civilization … … … … … … … 61

 The Great Nation … … … … 71

 He Will Supplant … … … … 82

 The Lion of Judah … … … … 86

 Pharaoh … … … … … … … … … 98

 Moses … … … … … … … … … 100

 How the Pharaohs End Up … … … … 105

 How Revolutions End Up … … … … 121

 The Star of Jacob … … … … … … … 126

 A Prophet Like Moses … … … … … … 131

 King by Divine Right … … … … … … 136

 The Sacrifice … … … … … … … … … 138

 The Triumph … … … … … … … … … 145

 The Hebrews and the Greeks … 153

 Royalty … … … … … … … … … … … … 156

 Institutions and Mankind … … … … 157

 Divine Intervention … … … … … … 158

 David … … … … … … … … … … … … 161

 Once Again – Civilization … … … … 163

 The Just One … … … … … … … … … 167

 Emmanuel … … … … … … … … … 171

 The Revolution and the Church … 177

 The Saviour … … … … … … … … … … 183

 The Patient One … … … … … … … … 191

 To Serve or Perish … … … … … … 194

 He is Alone … … … … … … … … … 199

 All is Lost … … … … … … … … … 204

 In the Time of Nebuchadnezzar … 208

 The Four Metals … … … … … … … 212

 The Four Animals … … … … … … 215

 The Messiah … … … … … … … … … 220

 The Agreement between the Prophets ...  223

 He Must Reign … … … … … … … … 235

APPENDIX

 A Prayer to Christ the King … … … 239

  A Short Prayer to Christ the King … … … … 239

 Prayer for the Conversion of Sinners

            and the Liberty and Exaltation

            of the Church … … … … … 240

 Consecration of the Human Race

                to the Sacred Heart

                by Pope Leo XIII … … … … … 240

 Prayers Revealed to Olive Danzé:

                Sr. Marie of Christ the King

1. Prayer to Merciful Jesus … … … … … … 242

2. Prayer to Christ the King,

   Prince of Peace, Master of Nations … 243

3. A Prayer Said by Sr Marie of the Cross … 244

 Prayer for the Triumph

of the Catholic Faith … … … … … 245

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