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Catholic Feast Days
Discover Catholic feast days, solemnities, memorials and holy seasons. Learn what the Church celebrates, why each observance matters, and how its message can enrich prayer and daily Christian life.
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Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
Every year on September 15, the Catholic Church celebrates THE MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS, a day that draws us into one of the most intimate and painful mysteries in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It comes immediately after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14, and the placement is deeply meaningful. Having spent one day contemplating…
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Browse celebrations across the Catholic liturgical year, including feasts of Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints, together with solemnities and important memorials.
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The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Every year on September 14, the Catholic Church celebrates THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS, one of the most ancient and profound celebrations centered on the mystery of Christ’s saving death. It is sometimes called…
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Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Every year on September 8th, the Catholic Church celebrates with great joy the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the day on which the Church remembers the birth of the woman whom God,…
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Feast of the Transfiguration
Beholding the Glory of Christ: Understanding the Feast of the Transfiguration Celebrated on 6 August Every year on 6 August, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most profound and hope-filled feasts in the liturgical calendar: the Feast…
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Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome
Celebrated on 5 August The Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome is one of the Church’s most beautiful Marian commemorations. Unlike many memorials that honour the life of a particular saint,…
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The Memorial of the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome | History, Meaning & Catholic Reflection
The Courageous Witnesses Who Gave Their Lives for Christ Every year on 30th June, the Catholic Church celebrates The Memorial of the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome, a day dedicated to remembering the countless anonymous Christians who willingly…
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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, traditionally known as Corpus Christi (“Body of Christ”), is one of the most beautiful and profound celebrations in the Catholic Church. It is a day when Catholics throughout…
