Feast Days & Liturgical Calendar

The three archangels named in Sacred Scripture.

Author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles.

Two of the Twelve; St. Jude is invoked as patron of impossible causes.

Honors all saints in heaven, both known and unknown. It is a Holy Day of Obligation.

The Church prays for all the faithful departed still being purified.

Celebrates the universal kingship of Jesus Christ at the conclusion of the ordinary liturgical year.

Marks the official start of the new Catholic liturgical year (Year B), beginning the period of spiritual preparation for Christmas.

Apostle and brother of St. Peter, the first called by Christ.

Commemorates the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary was free from original sin from the first moment of her conception. Holy Day of Obligation.

Patroness of the Americas, who appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531.

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Holy Day of Obligation.

The first martyr of the Church, stoned for his witness to Christ.

Honors Jesus, Mary and Joseph as the model of Christian family life.

The beloved disciple, author of the fourth Gospel.

The children of Bethlehem martyred by Herod in place of the infant Christ.

Honors Mary's divine motherhood of Jesus. Celebrated on the octave day of Christmas and is a Holy Day of Obligation.

Celebrates the manifestation of Christ to the Magi and to all nations.

Commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River, marking the conclusion of the official Christmas season.

Commemorates Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus.

The presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple, also called Candlemas.

Bishop and martyr, remembered with the traditional blessing of throats.

The solemn start of Lent, a 40-day season of penance, prayer, and fasting marked by receiving ashes on the forehead.

Honors the foster father of Jesus and patron of the universal Church.

Begins Holy Week, commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem ahead of his passion and death.

Commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood at the Last Supper.

A day of strict fasting and abstinence recalling the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

The greatest liturgy of the year, when catechumens are baptized and received into the Church.

The solemnity of solemnities, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Author of the second Gospel and companion of St. Peter.

Two of the Twelve, honored together since the dedication of their basilica in Rome.

Commemorates the bodily ascension of Jesus into heaven 40 days after Easter (observed on Thursday or transferred to Sunday depending on the local diocese).

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the birth of the Church, concluding the Easter season.

Celebrates the central mystery of the faith: one God in three Persons.

Honors the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth, when the infant John leapt in the womb.

Honors the boundless love of Christ's heart for all humanity.

Celebrates the birth of the forerunner who prepared the way for Christ.

Honors the two great pillars of the Church of Rome.

Christ revealed in glory on Mount Tabor before Peter, James and John.

Commemorates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heavenly glory. Holy Day of Obligation.

Celebrates the birth of Our Lady, nine months after the Immaculate Conception.

The patronal feast of our parish — venerating the Cross by which Christ redeemed the world.

Honors the cathedral of Rome, mother and head of all churches.