Fatima centennial observance drawing to a close

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic

PROVIDENCE — As parishes around the diocese host a variety of events to commemorate the closing of the observance of the centennial of apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Fatima (See Around the Diocese calendar on P. 4), Father Joseph Escobar, pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, and organizer of Fatima anniversary events among several Portuguese parishes, is planning three special events at his church, located at 21 Traverse St. More.