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Fr. Edward Azibapu Okpu, pronounced Okbu, has been named as Fr. Anthony’s replacement as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Fr. Okpu was born in Nigeria on April 28, 1974. He was ordained a priest in the Bomadi Diocese by Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo (MSP) on July 23, 2011. In Nigeria he served as pastor for 9 years. During that time, he spent 3 years as Chancellor and Director of Pontifical Missions. We are pleased to have him here at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Welcome Fr. Okpu!

Fr. Ezeaputa has been appointed as pastor to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Pena Blanca, NM and will begin his ministry there effective immediately. Fr. Ezeaputa came to Our Lady of Fatima Parish as a transitional Deacon in June of 2020. He was ordained as a priest on December 19, 2020 at the hands of Archbishop John Wester and has served as the Parochial Vicar to Our Lady of Fatima Parish. We wish him well in his new assignment. Fr. Anthony received very little notice of his move and was not able to say goodbye publicly. He may be contacted at: PO BOX 1270, Pena Blanca, NM 87041. Congratulations Fr. Anthony Ezeaputa!

View the 2022 Lent, Holy Week and Easter Schedule for Our Lady of Fatima Parish.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022 in observance of the President’s Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM.

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 2, 2022. There will be three Masses with distribution of ashes that day, at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, and 5:30 PM. The distribution of ashes will take place after the homily. There will also be a Liturgy of the Word (no Communion) with distribution of ashes at 12:10 PM in the afternoon.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish will hold the Blessing of Throats, in honor of St. Blaise, this Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at the 6:30 AM Mass.

Important Notice (February 6, 2022): Because of the recent surge in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Parish Ministries, Religious Education Classes and other gatherings outside of Mass will continue to be suspended until further notice. Some ministry meetings will take place by videoconference and participants will be notified of such. Confession and Masses will continue to be held at their regular times.

The Parish Council of Our Lady of Fatima Parish is conducting a parish-wide survey to assess how it can better serve the church community and carry out its mission. Participation is voluntary but strongly encouraged in order to get a representative response. Mail or return your completed survey to Our Lady of Fatima, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 or drop it in a collection box in church. The survey may also be completed online at www.fatimachurchabq.org. Please return or submit completed surveys by January 31, 2022. ​​​​​​​All responses will be confidential and are not associated with any individual unless you choose to list your contact information. Results will be published at a later date after responses are tabulated.

The Parish Office will be closed on: Monday, December 27, 2021 and Monday, January 3, 2022.

Join us for Mass at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Our Lady of Fatima Parish annually celebrates October 13th as the date of our Blessed Mother’s final public appearance to the shepherd children of Fatima and the occurrence of the “Miracle of the Sun” (October 13, 1917).

Our Lady of Fatima School is still accepting registrations for the 2021-2022 school year. We have implemented social distancing and other precautions within the classrooms, in addition to enhanced cleaning and disinfecting of our school facilities. If you have considered the benefits of giving your child or grandchild a Catholic education in a safe, nurturing environment, that encourages academic excellence, please contact our principal, Ms. Melinda Mader, at 255-6391, for more information about Our Lady of Fatima School and to arrange for a personal tour.

The Parish Office and School will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Daily Mass will be at the normal times of 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, for the Independence Day holiday. Daily Mass will be held at the normal times of 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM.

The Parish Office will be closed on: Thursday, December 24, 2020 Friday, December 25, 2020 Friday, January 1, 2021.

View the November 14, 2020 Fatima Parish Update letter from Father Stephen Schultz regarding in-person Mass and other options, as well as the temporary closure of the parish office.

Open registration for Our Lady of Fatima School 2019-2020 school year is underway. Please contact our principal, Ms. Melinda Mader for more information about Our Lady of Fatima School and to arrange a personalized visit. The school office may be reached at 255-6391.

​​​​​​​There will be an Open House at Our Lady of Fatima School on Wednesday, January 30th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Any parents interested in learning more about Our Lady of Fatima School are invited to attend the Open House and meet our principal, Ms. Melinda Mader, and our teaching staff.