Apr. 17 Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Robert Molesme (1027-1110), traditionally considered to be the founder of the Cistercians, the reform that developed at Citeaux.
Apr. 16 Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology’s commemorations today include:
Apr. 15 Monday of the Third Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Paternus (482-586), Bishop. He first joined the monks of Ansion and later became a hermit near Coutances. Eventually he was consecrated bishop of Avranches, Normandy,…
Apr. 13 Saturday of the Second Week of Easter; Optional Memorial of St. Martin I, Pope and Martyr, Weekday
Today is the Optional Memorial of St. Martin I (d. 655), who was pope from 649 to 654. He was a courageous defender of the faith against heresy. He held…
Apr. 12 Friday of the Second Week of Easter, Weekday
Today the Roman Martyrology commemorates Pope St. Julius I (d. 352),, a Roman who was chosen pope on the 6th of February in 337. He ruled the Church until 352…
Apr. 11 Memorial of St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr, Weekday
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Stanislaus (1030-1079). Stanislaus was the Bishop of Cracow, Poland. A champion of the liberty of the Church and of the dignity of man,…
Apr. 10 Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates today St. Fulbert (960-1029), Bishop of Chartres, France, and a poet and scholar who aided the Cluniac Reform. Born in Italy circa 952 or 960, Fulbert…
Apr. 9 Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates today: St. Gaucherius (1060-1140): He was also know as Walter, abbot-founder and friend of St. Stephen of Grandmont. He founded St. John’s Monastery at Aureilfor and…
Apr. 8 Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Solemnity
The Solemnity of the Annunciation is usually March 25, but when that dates falls during Holy Week, the feast is transferred to the first day after the Octave of Easter.
Oct. 26 Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
Gospel Verse, Cf. 2 Thes 2:14: God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Roman Martyrology commemorates today St. Fulk of…
Oct. 25 Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
Gospel Verse, Cf. Mt 11:25: Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.Today in Wales is the feast…