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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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Begin with the newest celebration in our calendar and explore its history, spiritual meaning, traditions, Scripture and invitation for Catholic life today.
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The Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
Every year on October 2, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels, a feast that draws our attention to one of the most reassuring truths of the Christian faith: that God, in His loving providence, has not left us to walk through life entirely on our own. The Church teaches that the angels are real spiritual beings created by God, endowed…
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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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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…
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Memorial of Mary Mother of the Church
The Memorial of Mary Mother of the Church is a beautiful and deeply meaningful celebration in the Catholic Church. It turns the hearts of the faithful toward the Blessed Virgin Mary not only as the Mother of Jesus,…
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Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday
The Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday is one of the greatest feasts in the life of the Church. If Easter reveals the victory of Christ over death, Pentecost reveals the power of that victory at work in His people.…
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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is one of the great feasts of the Church, full of light, hope, and holy instruction. At first glance, the Ascension can seem like a moment of departure, as though Christ is…