World Child Day / National Child Day
2028-11-20

Memorial of the Presentation of Mary
2028-11-21

Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King
2028-11-23

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2028-12-03

Feast of St. Francis Xavier
2028-12-03

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
2028-12-06

Feast of St. Nicholas
2028-12-06

Feast of St. Ambrose
2028-12-07

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
2028-12-08

Human Rights Day
2028-12-10

Our Lady of Guadalupe (Feast Day)
2028-12-12
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) honours the Virgin Mary’s apparitions to Juan Diego, an Indigenous convert. The Basilica in Mexico City, where his cloak with her image is preserved, is a major pilgrimage site. Pope John Paul II’s visit 25 years ago led to his apostolic exhortation Ecclesia in America, calling for a new evangelization under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. Members are invited to pray the attached prayer in joyful anticipation of Christ’s birth.

Feast of St. John of the Cross
2028-12-15

International Migrants Day
2028-12-18

International Human Solidarity Day
2028-12-20

Feast of the Holy Family
2028-12-22

Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas) (Holy Day of Obligation)
2028-12-25

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
2028-12-31

World Day of Peace
2029-01-01
World Day of Peace, celebrated on January 1, 2025, focuses on the theme Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace, chosen by Pope Francis. Linked to the Jubilee Year, the theme emphasizes hope, forgiveness and unity. The message, inspired by Laudato Si’ and Fratelli Tutti, calls for lasting peace through personal and global change. Pope Francis urges Catholics to be disarmed in heart, foster forgiveness, selflessness and justice, turn anxiety into hope, and build a better world and true peace beyond human compromises. Members are urged to greet the New Year by joining the Holy Father in his prayer for forgiveness and peace.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
2029-01-01

New Year's Day (Holy Day of Obligation)
2029-01-01

Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors (Memorial)
2029-01-02

The Most Holy Name of Jesus (Optional Memorial)
2029-01-03

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (USA Memorial)
2029-01-04

The Epiphany of the Lord (Solemnity in some regions, often a Holy Day of Obligation)
2029-01-06

St. Andre Bessette (Memorial)
2029-01-07
Following the Epiphany of the Lord, Catholic Canadians memorialize St. André Bessette and his deep devotion to Saint Joseph. Known as Brother André, he was the porter at College Notre Dame in Montreal, welcoming visitors and inviting them to pray through St. Joseph’s intercession. This led to the creation of a small chapel, which later became St. Joseph’s Oratory. As the patron of family caregivers, St. André’s intercession for the sick and afflicted can be sought by praying the attached prayer.

Epiphany of the Lord (Solemnity)
2029-01-07
Happy New Year! On Sunday, January 4th, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. It is the manifestation of our Lord to the whole world; after being made known to the shepherds of Bethlehem He is revealed to the Magi who have come from the East to adore Him. Let us acknowledge and witness together this epiphanic revelation of God, whose salvation is for all.

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
2029-01-14
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. Jesus’ baptism reminds us of our mission to experience the presence of God within us, to acknowledge our own dignity as God’s children, and to appreciate the Divine Presence in others by honoring them, loving them and serving them in all humility.

Saint Anthony of Egypt, Abbot (Memorial)
2029-01-17

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2029-01-20 - 2029-01-27
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated around the world January 18-25, though the week may be observed to include two Sundays. The theme for this year is, Do you believe this? (John 11-26) in recognition that 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the first Christian Ecumenical Council held in Nicea, Constantinople. Christians express their personal “I believe” in praying the Nicene Creed and seeking a deeper understanding of ecumenism by meeting, celebrating liturgy and praying our oneness in Christ with Christians of other denominations.

Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop
2029-01-24
