Over 75 years of Catholic Presence in the New Castle Area
Since 1948, Our Lady of Fatima has served as a Catholic Church and later a
K-8 school as well. Take a journey with us to see our past, present and future.
Liturgical Schedule and Events
Daily Liturgy (Held in the Chapel):
8:30am – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
First Fridays of the month are held in the Chapel beginning after the 8:30am Mass with prayers and rosary.
Bilingual Confessions are held every Thursday at 6:00pm in the Church
Weekend Liturgy (Held in the Church):
Saturday – 5:00pm and 7:30pm (Spanish)
Sunday – 9:30am and 12:00pm
Confessions are held every Saturday before 5:00pm Mass, beginning at 4:00pm
This year marks the golden jubilee of the Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal – fifty years of carrying faith into the future through ministry that serve the physical,
emotional and spiritual needs of God’s people across Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
As we celebrate this milestone, we are being asked not only to give, but to participate. Every parish has both a financial goal and a participation goal. Bishop Koenig
hopes every household will join in – because when
every hand is part of the mission, our Church grows
stronger for the next generation.
For those participating for the first time, 50% of your gift will stay right here in our parish to support local needs. And once our parish exceeds its goal, a portion of all funds raised above it will remain here as well.
Let us honor the generosity of those who built our Church before us by strengthening it for those who will come after. Together, with many hands and one mission, we can ensure our faith endures for the next fifty years beyond.
To learn more or make your pledge, visit www.cdow.org, click Giving – Faith and Charity Catholic Appeal.
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Stations of the Cross
English: Each Friday at 7:00pm starting February 20
Spanish: Each Wednesday at 6:30pm starting February 25
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
During the Holy Season of Lent, we will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament an hour before each mass on
Saturday and Sunday. We will pause, reflect and rest in the presence of Christ. In silence and prayer, we open
our hearts to His Grace
Holy Week Choir
We are looking for members to join us to help our parishes celebrate Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Liturgies. We need help mostly with melody singers, so
if you are comfortable singing from the hymnal, this choir will be a great way to participate. Our members are very friendly and will even help you along, so no need to
be nervous! If you would like to join or want any information contact Tony Romano at musiolf@gmail.com, or leave a message with the parish office at 302-328-3431 or email at fatimachurch@aol.com.
Donations for Saint Vincent de Paul Society
After all, Jesus said, “The poor you will always have with you” (Matthew 26:11)
Thank you for your generosity by including a donation to our Saint Vincent de Paul Society using the designated envelope for March 15. It will be a great assistance to those among us who are especially in need at this time.
Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) at any of the 56 parish churches in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, on Monday, March 30th from 3:00pm until 8:00pm, during the annual diocese wide ‘Reconciliation Monday.’ The event is designed to make it more convenient for Catholics to receive the sacrament at the end of Lent and beginning of Holy Week, in anticipation of the celebration of Easter.
Palm Sunday: Sunday, March 29 – 9:30am, 12:00pm
Holy Thursday: Thursday, April 2 – 7:00pm
Good Friday: Friday, April 3 – 3:00pm
Holy Saturday: Saturday, April 4 – 7:30pm
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5 – 9:30AM, 12:00pm and 1:30pm (Spanish)
Third Sunday of Lent
Jesus approaches the Samaritan woman first. This is
a story of conversion: God holds out a hand of friendship that we might learn to seek His grace. Our reward for reaching out in return is tremendous: living water, water to wash away sin and death, to share in the divine life. God relentlessly pursues his people, at every time and
every place. How has God pursued a relationship with you? How do you respond to his call? Explore what it means to thirst physically. How do you feel when you’re thirsty?
Prayer, Penance and Works of Charity are the Three-Fold Program of Lent
“Prayer for the good of your soul.” We encourage you to come to daily mass as often as possible during Lent. Mass will be celebrated Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30AM in the Chapel. On Friday’s, the Stations of
the Cross will be at 7:00PM in Church. Take each Friday as an opportunity to experience special meaning during Lent by attending the “Way of the Cross” (stations). Let this important devotion help you to: grow closer to others; strengthen your faith community; grow in faith and love and enhance your celebration of Lent.
“Fasting for the good of your body.” The church calls us to do penance – to have a change of heart – and as a sign of that change, to die to ourselves by fasting and abstinence. Fasting means only one full meal for those 18 to 59 years of age. Abstinence means no meat for those 14 years and older (Good Friday is a day of strict fast and abstinence.) Every Friday of Lent is a day of abstinence. While these are minimum practices of penance specified by our Church, we are urged to do something that is truly penance for us, to say “no” to legitimate desires to strengthen our sense of discipline and resistance to temptation.
“Almsgiving for the good of your neighbor.” The Lord and His church also call us to turn away from
centering our lives on ourselves and our pleasure, to turn to the Lord and serve Him, especially in our needy
brothers and sisters. Operation Rice Bowl is an excellent opportunity to encourage and participate in this
meaningful Lenten observance. Give your sacrificial gifts to Operation Rice Bowl to help our sisters and
brothers in need around the world through Catholic Relief Services’ development projects.
2026 CYM Pilgrimage: “Maps of Grace”
Our Annual Pilgrimage is just around the Corner!
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, hundreds of young people and families will journey through the streets of Wilmington. This year’s theme, “Maps of Grace,” invites
us to carry the cross as a visible sign of our faith and a witness in a world that often loses its way.
The day will feature our usual schedule of stops for prayer, music and reconciliation, concluding with Mass with Bishop Koenig. More info to come! Registration and additional information available at www.cdowcym.org/pilgrimage.