12 events found.
Catholic Days and Seasons
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Feast Day of St. Clare
St. Clare of Assisi, inspired by St. Francis, founded the Poor Clares and embraced a life of "privilege of perfect poverty," rejecting marriage plans from her wealthy parents. She died on August 11, 1253.
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Assumption of Mary
The Feast of the Assumption honors the day the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heaven.
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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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Beginning of Season of Creation
The Season of Creation invites prayer and care for God’s creation, inspired by Laudato Si’ and St. Francis of Assisi.
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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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Advent Begins
Advent is a season of preparation for Christ’s second coming and His birth at Christmas.
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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.
