Catholic Diocese of Macau

Notice

Prayer for the Month of the Rosary

Following Pope Leo’s Call to Pray the Rosary for World Peace

The Church’s Devotional Tradition in the Month of the Rosary

As a devotional tradition, the Church encourages the faithful to pray the Rosary diligently throughout the month of October, known as the Month of the Rosary. Through this devotion, we ask the Blessed Virgin Mary to intercede for us, to guide us in placing our trust in Jesus Christ, and to imitate her example by entrusting all things to God, nurturing hope in times of trial, and bearing witness to God’s love in our daily lives.

Responding to the Holy Father’s Invitation to Pray the Rosary for Peace on 11th October

At a public audience held in late September, Pope Leo XIV called upon the faithful to pray the Rosary daily—whether individually, as families, or in groups—throughout the Month of the Rosary, offering this prayer for the intention of world peace.

This year, on 11th October, the Church will observe the Jubilee Marian Spirituality. On this day, the Holy Father will lead a solemn recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM Rome time in St. Peter’s Basilica, joined by rectors and staff of Marian basilicas, members of various movements, associations, and Marian prayer groups. This gathering will also commemorate the anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council on 11th October, 1962.

As part of this Jubilee celebration, the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be welcomed into St. Peter’s Square, recalling the Blessed Mother’s 1917 apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, where she urged the faithful to “pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of war.”

Prayer in union with the Faithful of Macau

The Diocese of Macau likewise invites all faithful to join in daily recitation of the Rosary throughout October—individually, with family, or in community—praying earnestly for peace in the world. In particular, on 11th October 2025, the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, a special prayer gathering will be held at 6:00 PM Macau time in the chapel of St. Joseph’s Seminary, including the Rosary, Vespers, and Eucharistic Benediction. The faithful are encouraged to participate.

Chancery Office

Paço Episcopal Macau on 2nd October 2025