Heralds of the Gospel and cooperators praying the 2000 Hail Marys with the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

2000 Hail Marys

A devotion to Our Lady

2000 Hail Marys, one day of trust

A pious tradition that any grace asked of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be granted to those who pray the 2000 Hail Marys — now practiced by the faithful around the world.

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2000Hail Marys, offered with your petitions
20 × 100Rounds, each opened by a petition
7–9 hTypical length of the full devotion
The story

The inspiring story behind the 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, entrusting three heartfelt petitions to Our Lady:

1To become a Salesian2A priest3A missionary

And the Blessed Virgin Mary answered his prayers.

  1. Salesian vowsHe made his vows as a Salesian.
  2. Ordained a priestOrdained in Madrid, Spain.
  3. Missionary in Puerto RicoAssigned to San Juan, where he began his apostolate in the poorest slums.
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For 45 years, Monsignor Juan Riu fervently promoted the 2000 Hail Marys. Many have testified that their prayers were answered, and the devotion is now practiced by faithful around the world.

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Pray the 2000 Hail Marys in Calgary

📍 Cooperators Sodality of Calgary · Alberta

The Cooperators Sodality of Calgary invites you to take part 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.

Family joining Heralds of the Gospel members for the 2000 Hail Marys devotion to Our Lady of Fatima
A family welcomes the Heralds of the Gospel and the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima for the 2000 Hail Marys.

Scriptural Rosary

The day begins with a Scriptural Rosary covering all four Mysteries.

Joyful
Luminous
Sorrowful
Glorious

Opening prayers

Seven prayers of consecration and protection prepare the heart.

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  • 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

The 2000 Hail Marys

20 general petitions are read, one before each set of 100 Hail Marys.

Each bead = one round of 100 Hail Marys
10 participantsEach leads 2 rounds of 100
More than 20Each leads 1 round of 100

Breaks & communal hours

You are free to take personal breaks throughout the day. The group pauses together at these hours:

12:00 PMThe Angelus
3:00 PMDivine Mercy Chaplet
6:00 PMThe Angelus

Bring your petitions to Our Lady

For more information on joining the 2000 Hail Marys in Calgary, contact the Cooperators Sodality of Calgary.

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