Felician Sisters of North America

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
2027-07-30 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Raises awareness and urges action to end human trafficking and support victims.

Independence Day (U.S.)
2027-07-04 00:00 - 23:59

Canada Day
2027-07-01 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrates Canada’s history, culture and national unity honoring the values that bring Canadians together.

World Refugee Day
2027-06-20 00:00 - 23:59
Highlights the resilience of refugees and calls for global support to protect their rights and safety.

Juneteenth Day
2027-06-19 00:00 - 23:59
Honors the freedom and faith of Black Americans and strengthens our commitment to racial justice.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
2027-06-15 00:00 - 23:59
Raises awareness about elder abuse and promotes respect, protection and support for seniors worldwide.

World Day Against Child Labor
2027-06-12 00:00 - 23:59
Raises awareness about child labor and promotes efforts to end exploitation and protect children’s rights worldwide.

World Oceans Day
2027-06-08 00:00 - 23:59
Raises awareness about the importance of oceans and promotes efforts to protect marine ecosystems and resources.

World Environment Day
2027-06-05 00:00 - 23:59
Promotes environmental awareness and encourages action to protect and preserve the planet for future generations.

Pride Month
2027-06-01 00:00 - 23:59
Affirms the dignity and inclusion of all persons, promoting respect, compassion and love for all.

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
2027-05-29 00:00 - 23:59
Honors the service and sacrifice of UN peacekeepers working to promote global peace and security.

Feast of St. Felix of Cantalice
2027-05-18 00:00 - 23:59
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 a humble “Deo Gratias!” (Thanks be to God!), causing many to refer to him as “Brother Deo Gratias.” He died on May 18, 1587.

Birthday of Blessed Mary Angela
2027-05-16 00:00 - 23:59
Today we celebrate the birthday of our Foundress, Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska. She was baptized as Sophia Camille, was born in Kalisz, Poland, on May 16, 1825.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
2027-05-01 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrates the diverse cultures and gifts of AAPI communities and affirms our call to inclusion and respect.

Earth Day
2027-04-22 00:00 - 23:59
Promotes environmental protection and encourages action toward a sustainable planet.

Anniversary of the Beatification of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska (1993)
2027-04-18 00:00 - 23:59
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 the miracle, researched and certified by the Catholic Church, that led to the beatification of Blessed Mary Angela. Lillian Halasinski, suffering from the excruciating pain of incurable diabetic neuropathy, prayed to Mother Angela every day for relief. On January 4, 1984, as Lillian prayed to Mother Angela, her pain disappeared and she was rendered cured of the disease.

Beatification is the first step toward being named a saint of the Catholic Church. The Felician Sisters are actively promoting the cause for the canonization of Blessed Mary Angela.

Feast of the Annunciation
2027-03-25 00:00 - 23:59
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.

World Water Day
2027-03-22 00:00 - 23:59
Raises awareness of water issues and promotes the sustainable management of freshwater resources worldwide.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2027-03-21 00:00 - 23:59
Promotes awareness of racism and advances equality, diversity and inclusion worldwide.

International Women's Day
2027-03-08 00:00 - 23:59
Recognizes women’s contributions and calls for equality, dignity and opportunity for all.

Women's History Month
2027-03-01 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrates the leadership and courage of women who inspire justice, compassion and peace.

World Day of Social Justice
2027-02-20 00:00 - 23:59
Promoting efforts to address poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, and human rights, this UN initiative aims to build a more inclusive society.

Red Hand Day: International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
2027-02-12 00:00 - 23:59
Raises awareness of the use of child soldiers worldwide and promotes their protection, recovery and safe return.

Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita
2027-02-08 00:00 - 23:59
Honors St. Josephine Bakhita, patroness of human trafficking victims, and symbolizes hope, dignity and the ongoing fight for freedom.

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
2027-02-02 00:00 - 23:59
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.

Black History Month
2027-02-01 00:00 - 23:59
Honors the achievements and faith of Black Americans and strengthens our commitment to racial justice.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day
2027-01-27 00:00 - 23:59
Honors the memory of the six million Jews and millions of others who were murdered during the Holocaust and commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2027-01-18 00:00 - 23:59
Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors Dr. King’s legacy and his role in the civil rights movement.

Feast Day of Our Lady of Hope
2027-01-17 00:00 - 23:59
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.

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
2027-01-11 00:00 - 23:59
We wear blue to show solidarity with survivors, raise awareness of human trafficking and promote a world free from exploitation and abuse.
