top of page
OLF Church Choir Ornate Window.jpeg

About Us

Its important to understand Our Lady of Fatima's story, the people that sustain us, our location, the Church's inspiration, and our history!

Our Inspiration

Our Lady Of Fatima Appiration.png

The parish honors the 1917 apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, a divine call for prayer, penance, and conversion amidst the global turmoil of World War I, delivered through three shepherd children (Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco) who reported visits from the Virgin Mary and an Angel of Peace, urging sacrifices for world peace and the conversion of sinners. The message emphasized praying the Rosary and asked for the consecration of Russia, promising a miracle for belief, which occurred as the "Miracle of the Sun". 

Our People

Our Lady Of Fatima is a Catholic Church non-profit organization and community centered on the Eucharist, committed to living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ through prayer, service, and fellowship. It invites individuals to feel at home, connect with its ministries, and become an active part of the faith family while supporting one another on their spiritual journeys.

Parish Clergy & Staff

Fr Pawel Title.png
Kathleen Rooney Title.png
Nancy OConnell Title.png
Daniel Alasuvanto Title.png
Ali Lombardi Title.png

Our Location

NOTE: To gain access to the interactive GoogleMaps Image below, you must accept the Functional, Marketing and Analytical Components of our Cookie Settings.

Parish Office

TEL: (203) 762-3928

Our Lady of Fatima

229 Danbury Road

Wilton

CT 06897

Parking

There is a large parking lot to the rear of the Church.

 

Upon entering the lot, bear right and proceed clockwise around the church to find an open parking space 

​

Please be mindful when exiting the parking lot. Many of our fellow parishioners will be walking, so please drive slowly and keep an eye out for pedestrians at all times.

OLF Church Parking Lot.jpeg

Our History

Early Days: (1940s)

  • Origins: Began as a mission of St. Mary's in Norwalk; during World War II gas rationing, Masses were held at the American Legion Hall in Wilton Center for local Catholics.

  • Founding: A Site Purchase Committee formed, successfully fundraising to buy land for Wilton's own church, with each family contributing $19.83. 

Establishment & Growth (1950s-1980s)

  • Parish & Church: Established in 1942 with 60 families, the church construction finished in 1953 and was named Our Lady of Fatima, dedicated on October 13, 1953 (the date of the final Fatima apparition).

  • Diocesan Significance: It was among the first parishes established in the new Diocese of Bridgeport.

  • Facilities: The rectory was built in 1955, and a school was added in 1962.

  • Expansion: The parish grew, adding offices and a conference room in 1992. 

Modernization & Ministry (1990s-Present)

  • Major Renovation: The church and Parish Center were expanded and renovated, dedicated on November 1, 1995, featuring new Marian-themed stained glass.

  • Leadership & Faith: The parish saw significant growth under pastors like Father Palmer (1977-2013) and continued its focus on faith, ministries (youth, elderly, disabled), and community outreach, notes the Connecticut Post.

  • School Model: In 2019, the school transitioned to a diocesan-supported academy model, empowering local decision-making with multi-age classrooms. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy in Wilton, CT, officially shut down in the summer of 2022, with the Diocese of Bridgeport announcing the closure on June 29, 2022

Our Pastors

  • 2025 - Current: Rev. Pawel Hrebrenko

  • 2013 - 2025:      Rev. Reginald "Reggi" Norman

  • 1977 - 2013:      Rev. Michael C Palmer

  • 1967 - 1977:      Rev. Msgr. Jean Tetrault

  • 1959 - 1967:      Rev. Msgr. Joseph N Murphy

  • 1953 - 1959:      Rev. Leonard M Conlon

Safe Environments

Safe Environment programs are well-established in all three Roman Catholic Dioceses in Connecticut. The Safe Environment program in the Diocese of Bridgeport has a full-time director, Ms. Erin Neil, L.C.S.W. Safe Environment programs oversee the implementation of Charter mandates including victim assistance, criminal background checks, written Codes of Conduct, and child sexual abuse awareness and prevention training for priests, deacons, lay employees, volunteers, children, and youth.

 

The Safe Environments Office is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all children in our Diocese.

​

Click on the links below to learn more or sign up for VIRTUS Training.

bottom of page