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St. Basil the Great Feast date: Jan 02 St. Basil, one of the most distinguished Doctors of the Church and Bishop of Caesarea, was likely born in 329 and died on January 1, 379. He ranks after Athanasius as a defender of the Oriental Church against the heresies of the fourth century, especially Arianism, which … Read moreSt. Basil the Great ​  on January 2, 2026 at 9:36 am

Blessed Bartholomew Longo Feast date: Jan 01 “My only desire is to see Mary who saved me and who will save me from the clutches of Satan.” – Blessed Bartholomew Longo’s last words   Perhaps one of the most remarkable conversions in the history of the Church was that of Bartholomew Longo, who went from … Read moreBlessed Bartholomew Longo ​  on January 1, 2026 at 9:35 am

120 Martyrs of China Feast date: Jan 01 On July 9 the Church celebrates the feast of the 120 Martyrs of China. Religious persecution has a long history in China, especially persecution of Christians, thousands of whom have died for their faith in the last millennium. On October 1, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonised … Read more120 Martyrs of China ​  on January 1, 2026 at 9:35 am

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Feast date: Jan 01 The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctrine at the Council of Ephesus in 431, thus becoming the first Marian dogma. At the end of the Council … Read moreSolemnity of Mary, Mother of God ​  on January 1, 2026 at 9:35 am

All Saints’ Day Feast date: Jan 01 The Solemnity of All Saints is celebrated on the first of November. It was instituted to honour all of the saints, both known and unknown, and, according to Pope Urban IV, to supply any deficiencies in the faithful’s celebration of saints’ feasts during the year. In the early days of the … Read moreAll Saints’ Day ​  on January 1, 2026 at 9:35 am

St. Sylvester, Pope Feast date: Dec 31 Saint Sylvester was born in Rome around the year 250. Not much is known about him, but legends surround him. Some legends state that at a young age, Sylvester was put under the care of a priest to be formed in the practice of religion and sacred literature. He … Read moreSt. Sylvester, Pope ​  on December 31, 2025 at 9:34 am

St. Anysius Feast date: Dec 30 Saint Anysius was a Martyr of Greece. She was a wealthy woman of Salonika, in Thessaly, who used her personal funds to aid the poor. A soldier accosted her in the street and tried to drag her to a pagan sacrifice. Anysius resisted and was killed when the soldier … Read moreSt. Anysius ​  on December 30, 2025 at 9:33 am

St. Thomas Becket Feast date: Dec 29 St. Thomas was born in London, England around the year 1117. He was the son of pious parents, and his mother converted to Christianity through the example and teachings of his father. From his early youth, Thomas was educated in religion and holiness. After his childhood, Thomas was then … Read moreSt. Thomas Becket ​  on December 29, 2025 at 9:33 am