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Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar 2009

This Catholic calendar for 2009 lists the dates of the Holy Days of Obligation in the United States, as well as the dates of moveable feasts (holy days whose dates change from year to year).

Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar 2010

This Catholic calendar for 2010 lists the dates of the Holy Days of Obligation in the United States, as well as the dates of moveable feasts (holy days whose dates change from year to year).

Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar 2011

This Catholic calendar for 2011 lists the dates of the Holy Days of Obligation in the United States, as well as the dates of moveable feasts (holy days whose dates change from year to year).

Scripture Readings for the Fifth Week of Lent

An excellent way to focus our thoughts and deepen our understanding of the meaning of Lent is to turn to the Bible. In the Office of the Readings, part of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church, the Church has chosen scriptural passages that are appropriate to every day of the Lenten season.

Scripture Readings for the Second Week of Lent

An excellent way to focus our thoughts and deepen our understanding of the meaning of Lent is to turn to the Bible. In the Office of the Readings, part of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church, the Church has chosen scriptural passages that are appropriate to every day of the Lenten season.

Spiritual Reading for Lent

An excellent way to focus our thoughts and deepen our understanding of the meaning of Lent is to turn to the Bible. In the Office of the Readings, part of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church, the Church has chosen scriptural passages that are appropriate to every day of the Lenten season.

Scripture Readings for Ash Wednesday Through the First Week of Lent

An excellent way to focus our thoughts and deepen our understanding of the meaning of Lent is to turn to the Bible. In the Office of the Readings, part of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church, the Church has chosen scriptural passages that are appropriate to every day of the Lenten season.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Lent 2013

Lent is a time of preparation for the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Lent 2013.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Lent 2012

Lent is a time of preparation for the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Lent 2012.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Lent 2011

Lent is a time of preparation for the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Lent 2011.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Lent 2010

Lent is a time of preparation for the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Lent 2010.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Lent 2009

Lent is a time of preparation for the death of Christ on Good Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Lent 2009.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Advent 2013

Advent, the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Advent 2013.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Advent 2012

Advent, the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Advent 2012.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Advent 2011

Advent, the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Advent 2011.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Advent 2010

Advent, the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Advent 2010.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Advent 2009

Advent, the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Advent 2009.

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Advent 2008

Advent, the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Advent 2008.

Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar 2013

This Catholic calendar for 2013 lists the dates of the Holy Days of Obligation in the United States, as well as the dates of moveable feasts (holy days whose dates change from year to year).

Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar 2012

This Catholic calendar for 2012 lists the dates of the Holy Days of Obligation in the United States, as well as the dates of moveable feasts (holy days whose dates change from year to year).

Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar 2008

This Catholic calendar for 2008 lists the dates of the Holy Days of Obligation in the United States, as well as the dates of moveable feasts (holy days whose dates change from year to year).

Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar 2007

This Catholic calendar for 2007 lists the dates of the Holy Days of Obligation in the United States, as well as the dates of moveable feasts (holy days whose dates change from year to year).

Catholic Liturgical Calendar for Advent 2007

Advent, the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church, is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. The following is a list of the dates of the Sundays and major feast days that fall in Advent 2007.

The Doctors of the Church

The Doctors of the Church are great saints known for their defense and explanation of the truths of the Catholic Faith. There are 33 officially recognized Doctors of the Church.

Scripture Readings for Holy Week

An excellent way to focus our thoughts and deepen our understanding of the meaning of Lent is to turn to the Bible. In the Office of the Readings, part of the Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church, the Church has chosen scriptural passages that are appropriate to every day of the Lenten season.

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