saint feast
Feast of St. Katharine Drexel
Connected to this place through Tomb and shrine.
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March feast days and pilgrimages.
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March
22 observanceshistorical apparition anniversary
Anniversary of the discovery of the statue of St. Anne
The sanctuary dates the discovery to the night of March 7, 1625.
martyr feast
Feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity
The Roman Martyrology and Catholic calendar commemorate the martyrs on March 7.
saint feast and shrine observance
Feast of St. Catherine of Bologna
Verify the sanctuary’s current novena, octave, and chapel-access program.
memorial
Memorial of Blessed Francis Xavier Trương Bửu Diệp
Confirm the current diocesan calendar and pilgrimage programme.
local Eucharistic commemoration
Commemoration of the Incarnate Host of Alatri
The diocese commemorates the papal mandate and event annually. Confirm current liturgical times.
saint feast
Feast of St. Christodoulos of Patmos
Connected to this place through founder of the Monastery of St. John in 1088.
saint feast
Feast of St. José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero
Connected to this place through tomb and principal sanctuary.
saint feast and mountain pilgrimage
St. Patrick’s Day at Croagh Patrick
Some pilgrims ascend for St. Patrick’s Day; verify weather, access, and parish guidance.
saint feast
Feast of St. Joseph
Connected to this place through devotional tradition associated with the staircase.
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Novena and Feast of St. Joseph
The annual March 10-19 novena culminates in solemn Masses for the Feast of St. Joseph.
National-shrine feast
Solemnity of St. Joseph
Preceded by nine Wednesdays of preparation; verify the current calendar.
saint feast
Feast of St. Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès
Connected to this place through tomb and bodily remains.
saint feast
Feast of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
Connected to this place through tomb and relics.
saint feast
Feast of St. Catherine of Vadstena
Connected to this place through Daughter of St. Bridget and abbess of Vadstena; remains are held in the choir reliquary.
saint feast
Feast of St. Óscar Arnulfo Romero
Connected to this place through tomb.
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Feast of St. Óscar Romero
Annual observances may affect access and draw large pilgrim gatherings.
solemnity
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Our Lady of the Annunciation, pray for us.
Local Eucharistic commemoration
Anniversary of the recovery of the Sagradas Formas
The Hosts were recovered March 27, 1907. The annual parish program may place its principal liturgy on a nearby weekend.
historical commemoration
Anniversary commemoration of the First Easter Mass
The liturgical date of Easter varies; confirm each year’s Church and civic programme.