Felician Sisters of North America

Feast of St. Josephine Bakhita
2028-02-08 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
Honors St. Josephine Bakhita, patroness of human trafficking victims, and symbolizes hope, dignity and the ongoing fight for freedom.

Red Hand Day: International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
2028-02-12 00:00 - 23:59
Raises awareness of the use of child soldiers worldwide and promotes their protection, recovery and safe return.

World Day of Social Justice
2028-02-20 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.

Women's History Month
2028-03-01 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrates the leadership and courage of women who inspire justice, compassion and peace.

International Women's Day
2028-03-08 00:00 - 23:59
Recognizes women’s contributions and calls for equality, dignity and opportunity for all.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2028-03-21 00:00 - 23:59
Promotes awareness of racism and advances equality, diversity and inclusion worldwide.

World Water Day
2028-03-22 00:00 - 23:59
Raises awareness of water issues and promotes the sustainable management of freshwater resources worldwide.

Feast of the Annunciation
2028-03-25 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.

Anniversary of the Beatification of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska (1993)
2028-04-18 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.

Earth Day
2028-04-22 00:00 - 23:59
Promotes environmental protection and encourages action toward a sustainable planet.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
2028-05-01 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrates the diverse cultures and gifts of AAPI communities and affirms our call to inclusion and respect.

Birthday of Blessed Mary Angela
2028-05-16 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.

Feast of St. Felix of Cantalice
2028-05-18 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.

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
2028-05-29 00:00 - 23:59
Honors the service and sacrifice of UN peacekeepers working to promote global peace and security.
