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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
Feast of St. Felix of Cantalice
St. Felix of Cantalice was an Italian Capuchin friar in the 16th century whose job was begging for alms. Brother Felix blessed all benefactors and all those he met with […]
Feast Day of St. Clare
St. Clare of Assisi, deeply influenced by St. Francis, refused the marriage her wealthy parents intended for her and founded the order of Poor Clares, in the "privilege of perfect […]
Assumption of Mary
The Feast of the Assumption celebrates the day when the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heaven, at the end of her earthly life.
Feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa
Our Lady of Czestochowa, or the Black Madonna, is a famous painting of the Blessed Virgin holding the Child Jesus. Under this title, Mary is the Patron and Protector of […]
Stigmata of St. Francis
St. Francis may have been the first to receive the marks of the stigmata. In 1224, Francis was visited by an angel and received the miracle.
Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi
St Francis of Assisi, founder of all Franciscan orders, lived in Italy during the late 12th and early 13th centuries. He is remembered for his generosity to the poor, his […]
Feast Day of Blessed Mary Angela
Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, baptized as Sophia Camille, was born in Kalisz, Poland, on May 16, 1825. From a young age, she was drawn to prayer and genuine concern for […]
Feast of the Presentation of Mary
The Feast of the Presentation of Mary celebrates the day when Sts. Joachim and Anne brought their daughter, who would become the Blessed Virgin, to the Temple in Jerusalem, to […]