Catholic Days and Seasons
Events
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Feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa
Our Lady of Częstochowa, also known as the Black Madonna, is a revered painting of the Blessed Virgin with the Child Jesus. She is the Patron and Protector of Poland under this title.
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Stigmata of St. Francis
St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscans, is said to have received the stigmata in 1224 after an angelic vision.
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Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan orders, was a compassionate Italian saint known for his care for the poor, lepers and deep love of nature. He died in 1226 at Portiuncula, Italy.
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Feast Day of Blessed Mary Angela
Discover the life of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, founder of the Felician Sisters. Born in 1825, her legacy of compassion and service in Poland continues to inspire today.
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Feast of the Presentation of Mary
The Feast of the Presentation of Mary honors the day Saints Joachim and Anne brought the young Virgin Mary to the Temple in Jerusalem to consecrate her to God.
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Feast Day of Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates Mary’s conception without original sin.
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe honors the Blessed Mother’s 1531 apparition to Juan Diego in Mexico.
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Christmas Day
Rejoices in the birth of Christ, the gift of God’s love made flesh among us.
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World Day of Peace
Initiated by Pope Paul VI, this day promotes global peace through prayer and action, addressing issues like war, poverty and human rights.
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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 in Pontmain, France, on January 17, 1871. In 2008, when the Felician Sisters formed their North American Province, they chose Our Lady of Hope as their patron.
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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.
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Feast of the Annunciation
The Feast of the Annunciation celebrates the Archangel Gabriel’s announcement to the Virgin Mary that she would become the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
