7th October - Our Lady of the Rosary - Independent Catholic News

7th October - Our Lady of the Rosary - Independent Catholic News: The apparition of Our Lady of the Rosary is by tradition attributed to Saint Dominic in 1208 in the church of Prouille, in France. According to the attribution, the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Dominic and introduced him to the rosary. For centuries, Dominicans became instrumental in spreading the practice of praying the rosary. Today's feast was introduced By St Pius V, who was also a Dominican, in gratitude for the victory of Christian fleets