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The Calendar

OF FEASTS CELEBRATED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

(Holy days of Obligation are marked with a ✠.)

Abbreviations Explained:

Ap. signifies Apostle or Apostles; M., Martyr or Martyrs; P., Pope; Abp., Archbishop; B., Bishop; C., Confessor; D., Doctor; Abb., Abbot; V., Virgin; W., Widow; K., King; Q., Queen; Pr., Priest; H., Hermit.


OTHER MOVABLE FEASTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR.

  • Second Sunday after Epiphany—Holy Name of Jesus.
  • Friday after Quinquagesima—Passion of our Lord.
  • Friday after First Sunday in Lent—Holy Crown of Thorns.
  • Friday after Second Sunday in Lent—Spear and Nails.
  • Friday after Third Sunday in Lent—Five Wounds.
  • Friday after Fourth Sunday in Lent—Most Precious Blood.
  • Friday after Passion Sunday—Seven Sorrows of the B. V. M.
  • Third Sunday after Easter—Patronage of St. Joseph.
  • Thursday after Trinity Sunday—Corpus Christi.
  • Friday after Octave of Corpus Christi—Sacred Heart of Jesus.
  • First Sunday of July—Most Precious Blood.
  • Sunday within the Octave of the Assumption—St. Joachim, Father of the B. V. M.
  • Sunday within the Octave of Nativity of B. V. M.—Holy Name of Mary.
  • Third Sunday of September—Seven Sorrows of the B. V. M.
  • First Sunday of October—Rosary Sunday.
  • Third Sunday of October—Maternity of the B. V. M.
  • Second Sunday of November—Patronage of the B. V. M.