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Catholic Days and Seasons
Feast Day of Our Lady of Hope
Our Lady of Pontmain, also known as Our Lady of Hope, is the title given to the Virgin Mary following her apparition at Pontmain, France on January 17, 1871 When they formed their North American Province in 2008, the Felician Sister chose Our Lady of Hope as their patron.
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
In 1997, Saint John Paul II, instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life – consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of fasting and prayer, to mark the beginning of Lent.
Lent
Lent is the 40-day period of fasting and prayer, from Ash Wednesday to Easter.
Catholic Sisters Week
Celebrate with joy! Join us for Catholic Sisters Week from March 8-14. Fifty-two weeks a year women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, and offer hope. For one week we shine the spotlight on our sisters.Visit […]
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday, celebrated the Sunday before Easter, is the feast that commemorates Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and marks the beginning of Holy Week.
Feast of the Annunciation
The Feast of the Annunciation commemorates the visit of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary, when he informed her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his Apostles.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a day of fasting and prayer that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the joyful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Anniversary of the Beatification of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska (1993)
On April 18, 1993, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Mary Angela, saying, “Blessed Mary Angela’s life was marked with love. She was concerned about all people: those hungry for bread, the heartbroken, the homeless, and those hungering for the truth of the Gospel.” Blessed Mary AngelaThe instantaneous healing of Lillian Halasinski in 1984 was […]
