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Jan. 6 Tuesday after Epiphany; Opt. Mem. of St. André Bessette, Religious (US); Epiphany (in some dioceses), Opt. Mem.

In the USA the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of Saint André Bessette (1845-1937) was born near Quebec, and entered the Congregation of the Holy Cross as a Brother. He […]

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Jan. 5 Memorial of St. John Neumann, Bishop (USA); Monday after Epiphany, Memorial

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Jan. 4 The Epiphany of the Lord, Solemnity

On the Epiphany of the Lord, after the singing of the Gospel, a Deacon or cantor, in keeping with an ancient practice of Holy Church, announces the Announcement of Easter […]

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Jan. 3 Saturday of Christmas Time; Opt Mem of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, Opt. Mem.

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Jan. 2 Memorial of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors, Memorial

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Jan. 1 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), (Holy Day of Obligation USA), Solemnity

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Dec. 31 Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas; Opt Mem of St. Sylvester I, Pope, Opt. Mem.

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Dec. 30 Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas, Weekday

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Dec. 29 Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr, Opt. Mem.

Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and […]

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Dec. 28 Feast of the Holy Family, Feast

Today is the Fourth Day within the Octave of Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family is a movable feast, assigned to the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas.

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