Meanwhile the Belgian youth who were unable to attend the international gathering will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the apparitions in Banneux, Belgium.

The celebrations will take place at the shrine of Banneux, Belgium on May 31. The Virgin of the Poor first appeared to Mariette Becco on January 15, 1933 and lasted until March 2 of the same year.

The Sisters of Mary of Banneux will present a two-hour concert that will showcase the talents of the Korean and Filipino students and religious sisters of the charitable institution.

He visited a Catholic shrine in Banneux, Belgium, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared in 1933. In November, Mr. Vandervelpen bought a bright red Alfa Romeo MiTo for $30,000.