Liturgical Calendar

The rhythm of the Catholic year

Today

Ordinary Time

Week 24

Green

Easter 2026: April 5

September 2026

Coming up

Sun, Sep 27
St. Vincent de Paul
Memorial
Tue, Sep 29
Ss. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels
Feast
Wed, Sep 30
St. Jerome
Memorial
Thu, Oct 1
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
Memorial
Fri, Oct 2
The Holy Guardian Angels
Memorial
Sun, Oct 4
St. Francis of Assisi
Memorial
Wed, Oct 7
Our Lady of the Rosary
Memorial

About Ordinary Time

The longest season of the liturgical year, spanning the weeks between Easter and Advent. 'Ordinary' means counted, not plain. Green vestments symbolize hope, perseverance, and steady growth in faith.

Ranks

Solemnity

Highest — e.g. Christmas, Easter, All Saints

Feast

High — e.g. the Transfiguration, Apostles' feasts

Memorial

Required commemoration — e.g. St. Thérèse

Optional Memorial

Celebrated at the priest's discretion

Liturgical Colors

Green

Ordinary Time

Violet

Advent & Lent

White / Gold

Christmas & Easter

Red

Pentecost & Martyrs

Rose

Gaudete & Laetare