The Inspiring Story Behind the 2000 Hail Marys Devotion
Near March 25, 1933, a young seminarian named Juan Riu, just fifteen and a half years old, heard a profound message from a fellow seminarian:
“Riu, there is a pious belief that any grace asked of the Virgin Mary will be granted to those who pray the 2000 Hail Marys.”
This moment left a deep impression on him. From that day forward, every year on March 25 — the Feast of the Annunciation — Juan Riu faithfully prayed the 2000 Hail Marys devotion, entrusting three heartfelt petitions to Our Lady: to become a Salesian, a priest, and a missionary.
And the Blessed Virgin Mary answered his prayers:
- June 27, 1935: He made his vows as a Salesian.
- June 15, 1946: He was ordained a priest in Madrid, Spain.
- August 30, 1952: He was assigned to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he began his missionary apostolate in the poorest slums.
For 45 years, Monsignor Juan Riu fervently promoted the 2000 Hail Marys devotion. Many have testified that their petitions were granted — some instantly, others over time — through Our Lady’s intercession.
Today, the devotion of the 2000 Hail Marys is practiced by faithful around the world.
Join the 2000 Hail Marys Devotion in Calgary, Alberta
The Cooperators Sodality of Calgary invites you to participate in this powerful private devotion to Our Lady. Bring your petitions with faith and trust that God will answer them through Mary’s powerful intercession.
Time Schedule & Structure
The devotion begins with a Scriptural Rosary covering all four Mysteries:
- Joyful
- Luminous
- Sorrowful
- Glorious
Followed by these prayers:
- Opening Prayers
- Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit
- Consecration of the Human Race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
- Prayer to Defeat the Work of Satan
- Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
- Prayer to Our Guardian Angel
- Act of Contrition
Then begins the 2000 Hail Marys devotion.
⏰ Breaks & Special Hours
Participants are free to take personal breaks throughout the day. However, the devotion will pause communally at these key hours:
- 12:00 PM: The Angelus
- 3:00 PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 6:00 PM: The Angelus
🙏 Format & Petitions
The devotion includes 20 general petitions, read before each set of 100 Hail Marys. In group settings:
- With 10 participants: each leads 2 rounds of 100 Hail Marys
- With more than 20 participants: each leads 1 round
The full devotion typically lasts 7 to 9 hours.
For more information on how to join the 2000 Hail Marys Devotion in Calgary, please contact the Cooperators Sodality of Calgary.
