Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (Catholic)
Today is the feast celebrating the martyrdom of two of the most important apostles, Peter and Paul, the founders of the Christian Church. More Information
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Feast of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha (Catholic)
Informally known as Lily of the Mohawks, St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American saint in the United States. It is said that after her death, the marks on […]
Feast of the Assumption (Catholic)
The feast day of the Assumption of Mary celebrates the Christian belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven, body and soul, following her death. More Information
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi (Catholic)
Today, Catholics celebrate Francis of Assisi, who abandoned a life of luxury for a life devoted to Christian poverty, interreligious dialogue and peacemaking. He is the founder of an order […]
All Souls Day (Catholic)
All Souls Day is a solemn celebration in the Roman Catholic Church commemorating all of those who have died and are now in Purgatory, being cleansed of their venial sins […]
First Sunday of Advent (Catholic / Christian Protestant)
For Catholics, the new Liturgical Year commences with the first Sunday of Advent. In this new liturgical year, the Church not only wishes to indicate the beginning of a year, […]
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Catholic)
Today, Catholics celebrate the day that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived by her mother Anna. Catholics believe that Mary was conceived without original sin, and so throughout her […]
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Hispanic / Catholic)
This is a popular feast day in the Americas, especially among Hispanic Catholics, and celebrates Mary, Jesus mother, who is the patron saint of the Americas. This feast celebrates when, […]
Christmas (Christian Protestant/ Catholic/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints/ Hispanic)
Christmas is the holiday during which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, who they believe is the Son of God and Mary. The Christmas season is a time to reflect […]
