How the American TFP Was Able to Make Reparation in Vienna

by Jon Paul Fabrizio December 8, 2025 tfp.org/how-the-american-tfp-was-able-to-make-reparation-in-vienna

Nothing devastates Catholic hearts quite like insults to Our Lord and His Mother. Today’s Rosary Rally of Reparation in Vienna is all the proof you need.

The Künstlerhaus, one of Austria’s most prestigious art venues, shamelessly put together an exhibit titled “You Shall Make for Yourself an Image.” This new exhibit showcases some of the most blasphemous artwork from around the world.

Affronts include images of a frog attached to a crucifix, a bearded man and an LGBT activist dressed as the Blessed Mother, priestly vestments stained with excrement and pornographic depictions of the Holy Family.

Righteous Anger Turns into Action

Catholics all over the world, especially those in Austria, are rightfully outraged. The Künstlerhaus clearly offended God and countless Catholics, who were inspired to react.

The Austrian Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) took the initiative to prepare an online petition of protest.

As news of the exhibit spread beyond Austria, TFPs from around the world joined the effort. The American TFP collected a total of 23,448 signatures through three separate petition drives. These petitions requested that Tanja Prušnik, the President of Künstlerhaus Association, remove the exhibit immediately.

A delegation of American TFP members traveled from the United States to deliver these signatures in person. An appointment to deliver the petitions was arranged for December 9. However, just a few days before, the appointment was suddenly cancelled by a museum spokesperson. It appears that the Künstlerhaus does not value the pleas of so many Catholics.

Taking to the Streets of Vienna

However, the TFPs took their protest beyond the petition. As the TFP activists often affirm, public blasphemy demands public reparation. Thus, dozens of people gathered in front of the Künstlerhaus for a Rosary Rally of Reparation.

The timing and location of this rally were carefully planned. To reach as many people as possible, it began at 6 p.m. Foot traffic was abundant, since the evening is a peak time for visitors at the nearby Christmas market.

The most symbolic aspect was the date: December 8, which is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Many of the exhibit’s blasphemies specifically target the virtue and purity of the Blessed Mother. This was the best day to make a solemn act of reparation.

Attendees came from around the world. Some of the countries represented include the United States, Czechia, Germany, Poland, Brazil, India, South Korea, Cameroon, Tunisia and, of course, Austria.

Everyone was equipped with rosaries, the most important weapon in the war against blasphemy. The rosary was led by members of TFP Student Action Europe and was recited in German, the local language.

The participants sang the Creed, the Salve Regina and a traditional Austrian hymn. Additionally, many of them approached the statue of Our Lady of Fatima and paid homage to the Queen of Heaven.

The beauty of the rally contrasted sharply with a grotesque image of the blasphemy advertised on the museum’s façade. One man emerged from the museum and began beating on a trash can, hoping to disrupt the prayers.

His antics only lasted a few seconds before security removed him. Another man screamed at us from across the street in such a violent way that not even the Austrians could understand him.

However, most people were shocked by the blasphemy and wanted to do everything they could to oppose it. One woman said she found out about the protest from an email from the American TFP and drove two hours from Czechia to attend. Several others approached the Americans and thanked them for flying across the Atlantic to participate.

After spending an hour in front of the Künstlerhaus making reparation for the blasphemies inside, the rally concluded. The conversation afterwards was very lively, with many people discussing possible next steps to close this exhibit for good.

Why This Protest Matters for Americans

Witnessing Catholics from around the world unite against this blasphemy was truly beautiful. These members of the universal Church recognize that blasphemy is not confined by borders. Each and every blasphemy represents a profound offense to God, who is omnipresent.

These international Rosary Rallies of Reparation tell God that no matter where He is attacked, faithful Catholics will always be there to protest and make reparation.

Thanks to the generous support and donations of many God-fearing Americans, the American delegation was pleased to represent the nation in the public square.

Please continue to pray in reparation for this exhibit, which is scheduled to run until February 8, 2026.