18 Million Rosaries

Bp Fellay, Superior General of the SSPX, heartened by the previous Rosary Crusade (see One Million Rosaries) called for a Rosary Crusade with the goal of praying twelve million Rosaries for the intention that the Holy Father would order the Collegial Consecration of Russia. In the event, his request was greatly exceeded, and at least 18 million Rosaries, of 5 decades, were offered.

See e.g.

http://angelqueen.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=31154

The General House of the Society of Saint Pius X [SSPX], in Menzigen, has lately been receiving from all over the world the results of the Rosary Crusade launched by its General Superior, Bishop Bernard Fellay. This crusade lasted from May 1, 2009, to March 25, 2010; its goal was to ask for the consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by the Supreme Pontiff and all the bishops of the Catholic world, in accordance with the message of Fatima in which Our Lady herself announced the final triumph of her Immaculate Heart.

To date we have only a provisional count, as all the results have not yet been tallied. However, DICI is delighted to announce to its readers, in this exclusive news report, that the goal of 12 million rosaries, which were to form a crown of 12 stars for Mary, Queen of Heaven, has been surpassed by far, since more than 18 million rosaries have already been reported. Among the districts that sent in their results, we should note the generosity of the United States (5,351,500), Africa (2,815,350), Asia (2,538,200), and France (2,529,670). Next come Canada (717,000), Germany (680,000), South America (536,480), Switzerland (411,000), Australia (402,000), Mexico (332,800), Italy (215,000), Ireland (136,190)….

Once a definitive count is obtained, this crown of rosaries recited around the world, over the course of nearly a year, will be presented to the Holy Father by Bishop Fellay. Profound thanks to all the Rosary crusaders for their admirable Marian fervor!

Father Alain Lorans