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Saturday after Epiphany
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Paul the Hermit (230-342). The West learned of the life of St. Paul from St. Jerome (+ 420); the book, which he devoted to the life of the first Christian hermit, charmed and instructed generations of the faithful and formed the inspiration of many artists.…
Christmas: January 10th
Saturday after Epiphany
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Paul the Hermit (230-342). The West learned of the life of St. Paul from St. Jerome (+ 420); the book, which he devoted to the life of the first Christian hermit, charmed and... More
It's the weekend! Catch up on the news and commentary from the week, or check out this selection from our Resources library for your weekend reading.
Christmas: January 9th
Friday after Epiphany
We continue our celebration of the Christmas season, with the Church focusing on aspects of the Epiphany. The Roman Martyrology commemorates Blessed Pauline-Marie Jaricot (1799-1862). In 1818 a young French... More
Christmas: January 8th
Thursday after Epiphany
We continue celebrating the Christmas season, focusing on the Epiphany. The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Laurence Justinian (1381-1455), who was one of the great Italian Saints of the 15th century. A... More
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
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
It's the weekend! Catch up on the news and commentary from the week, or check out this selection from our Resources library for your weekend reading.
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
