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Today is Wednesday after Epiphany and the Optional Memorial of St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest (1175-1275). Born in Barcelona, Spain, St. Raymond of Peñafort was the…
Christmas: January 7th
Wednesday after Epiphany; Opt. Mem. of St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest
Today is Wednesday after Epiphany and the Optional Memorial of St. Raymond of Penyafort,... More
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Christmas: January 6th
Tuesday after Epiphany; Opt. Mem. of St. André Bessette, Religious (US); Epiphany (in some dioceses)
In the USA the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of Saint André Bessette (1845-1937) was born near Quebec, and entered the Congregation of the Holy Cross as a Brother. He performed humble tasks for over forty years and... More
Christmas: January 5th
Memorial of St. John Neumann, Bishop (USA); Monday after Epiphany
In the USA today is the Memorial of St. John Nepomucene Neumann, bishop (1811-1860). John was... More
Christmas: January 4th
The Epiphany of the Lord
On the Epiphany of the Lord, after the singing of the Gospel, a Deacon or cantor, in keeping with an... More
Christmas: January 3rd
Saturday of Christmas Time; Opt Mem of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. According to the... More
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Christmas: January 2nd
Memorial of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Basil the Great (329-379) and St. Gregory Nazianzen... More
Christmas: January 1st
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), (Holy Day of Obligation USA)
The Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, our Lady's greatest title.... More
Christmas: December 31st
Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas; Opt Mem of St. Sylvester I, Pope
It is the Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord [Christmas]. The Church... More
Christmas: December 30th
Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas
The Christmas Octave with its variety of feasts and rich liturgy gives great... More
Christmas: December 29th
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became... More
Christmas: December 28th
Feast of the Holy Family
Today is the Fourth Day within the Octave of Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family is a... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
