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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

Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor (Memorial)
2029-01-28

World Wetlands Day
2029-02-02

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
2029-02-02

St. Blaise (Optional Memorial)
2029-02-03

International Development Week
2029-02-04 - 2029-02-10

St. Agatha (Memorial)
2029-02-05

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
2029-02-06

Saints Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs (Memorial)
2029-02-06

International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
2029-02-08
St. Josephine Bakhita, born in Sudan in 1869, was kidnapped at age nine and sold into slavery. Her captors gave her the name “Bakhita,” meaning “fortunate.” She endured brutal treatment, being sold multiple times. At 14, she was bought by an Italian consul whose kindness led to her conversion to Christianity. She was baptized as Josephine and chose religious life after gaining freedom in adulthood. Her memorial, celebrated on February 8th, is an occasion to pray for victims of human trafficking and continued awareness and advocacy against it.

Saint Jerome Emiliani (Optional Memorial) and Saint Josephine Bakhita (Optional Memorial)
2029-02-08

St. Scholastica (Memorial)
2029-02-10

World Day of the Sick
2029-02-11
World Day of the Sick (February 11th) honours Jesus’ ministry to the sick, which Pope John Paul II established to offer prayers for those suffering from illness. The day coincides with the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes and emphasizes the importance of caring for the sick. It acknowledges the dedication of healthcare workers and pastoral caregivers who minister to the afflicted. The church encourages members to pray for the needs of the sick, highlighting the vital role of service to those who are ill and suffering.

Our Lady of Lourdes (Optional Memorial)
2029-02-11

Have a Heart Day
2029-02-14

St. Valentine
2029-02-14

World Day of Social Justice
2029-02-20

St. Peter Damian (Optional Memorial)
2029-02-21

The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter
2029-02-22
The Vatican website explains that today’s feast highlights the Chair of Saint Peter (Cathedra Petri), symbolizing the mission Jesus entrusted to Peter. The cathedra, a fixed seat of the bishop, is placed in the mother church of a diocese, giving rise to the word “cathedral.” The feast commemorates Peter, martyred as bishop of Rome. The chair symbolizes a bishop’s authority to protect the flock and transmit the teaching of the gospel as successors of the apostles. Members are encouraged to pray for Pope Francis, the bishop of Rome, who occupies the chair of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral church of Rome.

https://www.marquette.edu/faith/prayers-new-pope.php

Anti-bullying Day/ Pink Shirt Day
2029-02-26

World Day of Prayer
2029-03-02
The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement that brings Christians of many traditions together to observe a common day of prayer each year. Through preparation and participation in the worship service, we can learn how our sisters of other countries, languages and cultures understand the Biblical passages in their context. We can hear their concerns and needs and can join in solidarity with them as we pray with and for them. In this way, it is possible to enrich our Christian faith as it grows deeper and broader in an international, ecumenical expression.
The motto of the World Day of Prayer movement is Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action. Through our participation in the World Day of Prayer, we affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence on the world.

Feast Day of Saint Katharine Drexel
2029-03-03

Feast Day of Saints Perpetua and Felicity
2029-03-07

Feast Day of Saint John of God
2029-03-08

Feast Day of Saint Patrick, Bishop
2029-03-17

Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Solemnity)
2029-03-19
On March 19th, the church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patron of Canada and the universal church. On March 25th, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated. In obedience to God’s call, St. Joseph trusted God’s plan for his life, taking Mary as his wife. In his apostolic letter, Patris Corde, Pope Francis describes St. Joseph as a loving, obedient, courageous father, often working in the shadows. He encourages the church to pray to St. Joseph for protection and guidance.

Feast Day of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo
2029-03-23

The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, celebrating the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary.
2029-03-25
