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Recent and Upcoming Celebrations

DateDescendingRecent Celebrations
2013.06.07World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests 2013 Link
2013.05.24Day of Prayer for the Church in China 2013
2013.05.12World Communications Day 2013 For the 47th World Communications Day (2013)
2013.05.06 – 2013.05.09Courtyard of the Gentiles (Mexico, 2013)
2013.04.21World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2013 For the 50th World Day for Vocations (2013)
2013.03.28 – 2013.03.31Triduum 2013 Mass of the Lord's Supper Way of the Cross Celebration of the Lord's Passion Way of the Cross Easter Vigil Mass Easter Vigil Mass Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2013 Mass of Easter Day
2013.03.13 – 2013.03.19Election and Inauguration of Pope Francis First greeting of Pope Francis – Apostolic Blessing Urbi et Orbi Mass with the Cardinal electors Audience with the College of Cardinals Audience with the media representatives Mass for the inauguration of the Pontificate Mass for the inauguration of the Pontificate Mass for the Possession of the Chair of the Bishop of Rome Mass for the Possession of the Chair of the Bishop of Rome Details
2013.03.12 – 2013.03.13Conclave of 2013 – Francis Details
2013.02.28 – 2013.03.13Vacancy of the Apostolic See Declaration on the resignation as Bishop of Rome Farewell address to the Cardinals present in Rome Greeting to the faithful of the Diocese of Albano General Congregation of Cardinals – Eucharistic Adoration, Vespers and Eucharistic Blessing Mass for the election of the Roman Pontiff Entrance into Conclave of Cardinal-Electors Details
2013.02.13 – 2013.03.28Lent 2013 For Lent 2013 Penitential Procession, Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes Penitential Procession, Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes on Ash Wednesday Palm Sunday – 28th World Youth Day Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Chrism Mass Chrism Mass
2013.02.11World Day of the Sick 2013 For the 21st World Day of the Sick (2013) For the 21st World Day of the Sick (Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting, Germany) Special Indulgences conceded for the 21st World Day of the Sick
2013.02.02World Day for Consecrated Life 2013 Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
2013.01.2760th World Day of Leprosy For the 60th World Leprosy Day
2013.01.20World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2013 For the 99th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2013)
2013.01.18 – 2013.01.25Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013 To members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches Vespers for the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul the Apostle Vespers on the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul
2013.01.01World Day of Peace 2013 For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2013 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Most Holy Mother of God
2012.12.25 – 2013.01.01Christmas Octave 2012 Christmas Midnight Mass Christmas Eve Mass Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 2012 Prayer for Taizé: European Youth Meeting First Vespers and Te Deum in thanksgiving for the past year Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
2012.11.24Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 6 Cardinals Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals Mass with the new cardinals Mass with the new Cardinals To the newly created Cardinals, their family members and pilgrims present at the Consistory Details
2012.11.16 – 2012.11.17Courtyard of the Gentiles (Guimarães, 2012) To participants in Court of the Gentiles Meeting (Guimarães, Portugal)
2012.10.21World Mission Sunday 2012 For World Day for Missions 2012
2012.10.16World Food Day 2012
2012.10.11 – 2013.11.24Year of Faith Porta fidei Pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith Indulgences for the Year of Faith Mass for the opening of the Year of Faith Mass for the opening of the Year of Faith For Lent 2013 For the Year of Faith Special Indulgences conceded for the 21st World Day of the Sick Link
2012.10.07 – 2012.10.2813th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith Mass for the opening of the Synod of Bishops and proclamation of St John of Avila and St Hildegard of Bingen as Doctors of the Church Mass for the opening of the Synod of Bishops and proclamation of St John of Avila and St Hildegard of Bingen as Doctors of the Church Meditation during the first General Congregation of the XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops At the conclusion of the 13th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops Remarks during the final General Congregation of the 13th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops Mass for the closing of the Synod of Bishops Mass for the closing of the Synod of Bishops
2012.10.05 – 2012.10.06Courtyard of the Gentiles (Assisi, 2012) Link
2012.10.04Pastoral Visit to Loreto Mass in Our Lady of Loreto Square
2012.09.27World Tourism Day 2012 For the 33rd World Day of Tourism (2012)
2012.09.14 – 2012.09.16Apostolic Journey to Lebanon The Church in the Middle East Meeting with journalists during the flight to Lebanon Welcoming ceremony at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport Visit to St. Paul's Basilica in Harissa and the signing of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Apostolic Journey to Lebanon Meeting with members of the government, institutions of the Republic, the diplomatic corps, religious leaders and representatives of the world of culture Luncheon with the Patriarchs and Bishops of Lebanon, members of the Special Council for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops (Armenian Catholic Patriachate of Bzommar) Meeting with the youth in the square across from the Maronite Patriarchate of Bkerké Presentation of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation for the Middle East (Beirut City Center Waterfront) Ecumenical Meeting (Hall of Honor of the Syro-Catholic Patriarchate of Charfet) Departure ceremony (Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport) Mass and the presentation of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation for the Middle East (Beirut City Center Waterfront) Link
2012.09.13 – 2012.09.14Courtyard of the Gentiles (Stockholm, 2012) Link
2012.07.27 – 2012.08.12Summer Olympic Games 2012 (London, UK) Link
2012.07.15Pastoral Visit to Frascati Mass at St. Peter's Square, Frascati
2012.07.02 – 2012.07.053rd International Catholic Film Festival Link
2012.06.26Pastoral Visit to the earthquake-stricken areas of the Emilia Romagna region Address at Sports Field Area (San Marino di Carpi, Modena)
2012.06.15World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests 2012 To priests Link
2012.06.10 – 2012.06.1750th International Eucharistic Congress (Dublin, Ireland) For the 50th International Eucharistic Congress For the closing of the 50th International Eucharistic Congress (Dublin) Link
2012.06.01 – 2012.06.03Pastoral Visit to Milano Meeting with the Citizens (Duomo Square, Milan) Meeting with the candidates for confirmation (Meazza Stadium, San Siro, Milan) Meeting with Milan's Government Authorities in the Hall of the Throne at the Archbishopric of Milan Link
2012.05.29 – 2012.06.037th World Meeting of Families (Milano, Italy) Granting a Plenary Indulgence for the 7th World Meeting of Families Concert in honor of the Holy Father and the Official Delegations for the World Meeting of Families (La Scala Theater, Milan) Evening of Witness in Bresso Park Celebration of Mid-Morning Pray (Cathedral, Milan) Mass in Bresso Park Link
2012.05.24Day of Prayer for the Church in China 2012
2012.05.20World Communications Day 2012 For the 46th World Communications Day (2012)
2012.05.13Pastoral Visit to Arezzo, La Verna and San Sepolcro Meeting with the citizens in Torre di Berta Square in Sansepolcro Visit to the Shrine of La Verna Mass in Il Prato Park, Arezzo
2012.04.29World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2012 For the 49th World Day for Vocations (2012)
2012.04.05 – 2012.04.08Triduum 2012 Mass of the Lord's Supper Mass of the Lord's Supper Way of the Cross Celebration of the Lord's Passion Way of the Cross Easter Vigil Easter Vigil Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2012 Mass on Easter Day
2012.04.01World Youth Day 2012 For the 27th World Youth Day (2012) Palm Sunday - 27th World Youth Day
2012.03.26 – 2012.03.28Apostolic Journey to Cuba Welcome Ceremony at Antonio Maceo International Airport of Santiago de Cuba Mass for the 400th anniversary of the the discovery of the image of Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre at Antonio Maceo Square, Santiago de Cuba Apostolic Journey to Cuba Visit to the Shrine of Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, Santiago de Cuba Farewell Ceremony at José Martí International Airport, La Habana Mass at Plaza de la Revolución, La Habana
2012.03.23 – 2012.03.26Apostolic Journey to Mexico Meeting with journalists during the flight to Mexico Welcome Ceremony at the International Airport of Guanajuato Greeting to the children gathered at Plaza de la Paz in Guanajuato Mass celebrated at Parque del Bicentenario of León Vespers with the Bishops of Mexico and of Latin America in the Cathedral of Our Most Holy Mother of Light, León Apostolic Journey to Mexico Farewell Ceremony at the International Airport of Guanajuato Link
2012.02.22 – 2012.04.05Lent 2012 For Lent 2012 Statio and Penitential Procession - Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes Penitential Procession, Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes on Ash Wednesday Palm Sunday - 27th World Youth Day Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Chrism Mass Chrism Mass
2012.02.18Ordinary Public Consistory for the Creation of 22 Cardinals Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals and for the vote on several Causes of Canonization Public Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals Mass with new Cardinals Mass with new Cardinals To the newly created Cardinals, their family members and pilgrims present at the Consistory Details
2012.02.1710th Extraordinary Consistory
2012.02.11World Day of the Sick 2012 For the 20th World Day of the Sick (2012)
2012.02.02World Day for Consecrated Life 2012 Vespers on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
2012.01.2959th World Day of Leprosy For the 59th World Day of Leprosy (2012)
2012.01.18 – 2012.01.25Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2012 Feast of the Conversion of St Paul the Apostle Vespers on the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul
2012.01.15World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2012 For the 98th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2012)
2012.01.01World Day of Peace 2012 For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2012 Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Most Holy Mother of God
2011.12.25 – 2012.01.01Christmas Octave 2011 Christmas greetings to Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and Directors of the Governorate of Vatican City State Midnight Mass Christmas Eve Mass Urbi et Orbi Message for Christmas 2011 Vespers and Te Deum First Vespers and Te Deum in thanksgiving for the past year Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
2011.11.18 – 2011.11.20Apostolic Journey to Benin Meeting with journalists during the flight to Benin Welcome ceremony at Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport of Cotonou Visit to the Cathedral of Cotonou Africa's Commitment Meeting with Government members, representatives of the Institutions of the Republic, Diplomatic Corps and representatives of the major religions gathered in the Presidential Palace of Cotonou Meeting with priests, seminarians, men and women religious and lay faithful gathered in the Courtyard of St Gall Seminary Visit at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception of Mary of Ouidah and signing of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Meeting with children at St. Rita Parish in Cotonou Meeting with the Bishops of Benin at the Apostolic Nunciature of Cotonou Consignment of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation to the Bishops of Africa Farewell ceremony at Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport Holy Mass at the Stade de l’amitié of Cotonou
2011.10.27Day of Reflection, Dialogue and Prayer for Peace and Justice in the World (Assisi) Day of reflection, dialogue, and prayer for peace and justice in the world 'Pilgrims of Truth, Pilgrims of Peace' Farewell address by the Holy Father at St. Francis Square To the delegations taking part in the meeting for peace in Assisi
2011.10.23World Mission Sunday 2011 For World Day for Missions 2011
2011.10.16World Food Day 2011 For the 31th World Food Day (2011)
2011.10.09Pastoral Visit to Lamezia Terme and Serra San Bruno Meeting with the people of Serra San Bruno at Piazzale Santo Stefano in front of the Charterhouse of Serra San Bruno Mass in the former-Sir area in the industrial suburb of Lamezia Terme Vespers in the church of the Charterhouse of Serra San Bruno
2011.09.27World Tourism Day 2011 Link
2011.09.22 – 2011.09.25Apostolic Journey to Germany Address on the television program 'Wort zum Sonntag' at the vigil of the Apostolic Journey to Germany Welcoming ceremony at Bellevue Castle (Berlin) Visit to the Federal Parliament in the Reichstag Building (Berlin) Meeting with representatives of the Jewish community in a room of the Reichstag Building (Berlin) Meeting with journalists during the flight to Germany Mass at the Olympiastadion (Berlin) Apostolic Journey to Germany Meeting with representatives of the Muslim community in the reception room of the Apostolic Nunciature of Berlin Meeting with representatives of the German Evangelical Church Council in the Chapter Hall of the Augustinian Convent Ecumenical Celebration in the church of the Augustinian Convent Marian Vespers at the Wallfahrtskapelle Greetings to the citizens gathered at Münsterplatz (Freiburg im Breisgau) Meeting with representatives of the Orthodox Churches in the Seminary Hörsaal (Freiburg im Breisgau) Meeting with seminarians at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Chapel (Freiburg im Breisgau) Meeting with the Council of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZDK) in the Seminary Hörsaal (Freiburg im Breisgau) Prayer vigil with the young people at the trade fair grounds of Freiburg im Breisgau Mass at Domplatz Meeting with Catholics engaged in the life of the Church and Society gathered in the Konzerthaus (Freiburg im Breisgau) Farewell ceremony at Lahr Airport Mass celebrated in the touristic airport of Freiburg im Breisgau
2011.09.11Pastoral Visit to Ancona Meeting with engaged couples gathered in Piazza del Plebiscito Meeting with families and priests gathered in the Cathedral of Saint Cyriac Mass for the conclusion of the 25th Italian National Eucharistic Congress in the shipyard of Ancona
2011.08.15 – 2011.08.21World Youth Day 2011 (Madrid) For the 26th World Youth Day (2011) Indulgences conceded for the 26th World Youth Day Meeting with journalists during the flight to Madrid Welcome ceremony at Madrid-Barajas International Airport Welcome ceremony with young people at Plaza de Cibeles: Initial Address Welcome ceremony with young people at Plaza de Cibeles: Address of the Holy Father Apostolic Journey to Spain Meeting with women religious at Patio de los Reyes de El Escorial Meeting with young university professors gathered in the Basilica de San Lorenzo de El Escorial Way of the Cross with young people at Plaza de Cibeles Meeting with the Organizing Committee of the 26th WYD at the Apostolic Nunciature Visit to San José Foundation for disabled youth Prayer vigil with the young people at Cuatro Vientos Airport Mass with seminarians at the Cathedral of Santa María la Real de la Almudena Meeting with volunteers of the 26th World Youth Day at Pavilion 9 of the new Trade Fair of Madrid-IFEMA Farewell ceremony at Madrid-Barajas International Airport Mass for the 26th World Youth Day at Cuatro Vientos Airport Link
2011.07.01World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests 2011
2011.06.19Pastoral Visit to Montefeltro Meeting with the young people of the Diocese of San Marino-Montefeltro in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, Pennabilli
2011.06.19Apostolic Journey to San Marino Official meeting with the Members of Government, of the Congress and of the Diplomatic Corps in the Hall of the Great and General Council of the Public Palace Mass in the Olympic stadium of Serravalle (San Marino)
2011.06.05World Communications Day 2011 For the 45th World Communications Day (2011)
2011.06.04 – 2011.06.05Apostolic Journey to Croatia Welcoming ceremony at Pleso International Airport in Zagreb Meeting with representatives of civil society, the political, academic, cultural, and business world, the diplomatic corps, and religious leaders gathered in the National Croatian Theatre Prayer Vigil with the Croatian youth in Bano Josip Jelačič square Meeting with journalists during the flight to Croatia Apostolic Journey to Croatia Vespers and prayer at the tomb of Blessed Alojzije Viktor Stepinac at the Cathedral of Zagreb Farewell ceremony at Pleso International Airport in Zagreb Mass on the occasion of the National Day of Croatian Catholic Families in the Zagreb Hippodrome
2011.05.24Day of Prayer for the Church in China 2011 To Chinese Catholics
2011.05.15World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2011 For the 48th World Day for Vocations (2011)
2011.05.12 – 2011.05.212nd International Catholic Film Festival
2011.05.07 – 2011.05.08Pastoral Visit to Aquileia and Venezia Meeting with the people of Aquileia in Piazza Capitolo Preparatory Assembly for the Second Congress of Aquileia Meeting with the citizens of Venice in St Mark's Square Assembly for the closing of the Diocesan Pastoral Visit at the Basilica of Saint Mark Meeting with the representatives from the worlds of culture and the economy at the Basilica della Salute Mass in San Giuliano Park
2011.05.01Beatification of Pope John Paul II For the cult of Blessed John Paul II For the readers of L’Osservatore Romano on the day of the Beatification of Pope John Paul II Beatification of John Paul II Details Link Link
2011.04.21 – 2011.04.24Triduum 2011 Mass of the Lord's Supper Mass of the Lord's Supper Way of the Cross Celebration of the Lord's Passion Way of the Cross Easter Vigil Easter Vigil Urbi et Orbi Message for Easter Sunday 2011 Mass on Easter Day
2011.03.24 – 2011.03.25Courtyard of the Gentiles (Paris, 2011) To the Courtyward of the Gentiles Link
2011.03.09 – 2011.04.21Lent 2011 For Lent 2011 Statio and Penitential Procession - Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes Penitential Procession, Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes on Ash Wednesday Palm Sunday - 26th World Youth Day Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Chrism Mass Chrism Mass
2011.02.11World Day of the Sick 2011 For the 19th World Day of the Sick (2011)
2011.02.02World Day for Consecrated Life 2011 For the 15th Day of Consecrated Life (2011) Feast of the Presentation of the Lord - Day of Consecrated Life Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
2011.01.3058th World Day of Leprosy For the 58th World Day of Leprosy (2011)
2011.01.18 – 2011.01.25Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2011 Vespers on the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul
2011.01.16World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2011 For the 97th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (2011)
2011.01.01World Day of Peace 2011 For the celebration of World Day of Peace 2011 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Most Holy Mother of God
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DateAscendingOngoing and Upcoming Celebrations
2012.10.11 – 2013.11.24Year of Faith Porta fidei Pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith Indulgences for the Year of Faith Mass for the opening of the Year of Faith Mass for the opening of the Year of Faith For Lent 2013 For the Year of Faith Special Indulgences conceded for the 21st World Day of the Sick Link
2013.07.23 – 2013.07.28World Youth Day 2013 (Rio de Janeiro) For the 28th World Youth Day (2013) Link
2013.09.27World Tourism Day 2013 Link
2013.10.04Pastoral Visit to Assisi
2013.10.16World Food Day 2013 Link
2013.10.20World Mission Sunday 2013
2013.12.25 – 2014.01.01Christmas Octave 2013
2014.01.01World Day of Peace 2014
2014.01.18 – 2014.01.25Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2014
2014.01.19World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2014
2014.01.2661st World Day of Leprosy
2014.02.02World Day for Consecrated Life 2014
2014.02.07 – 2014.02.23Winter Olympic Games 2014 (Sochi, Russia) Link
2014.02.11World Day of the Sick 2014
2014.03.05 – 2014.04.17Lent 2014
2014.04.17 – 2014.04.20Triduum 2014
2014.05.11World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2014
2014.05.24Day of Prayer for the Church in China 2014
2014.06.01World Communications Day 2014
2014.06.27World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests 2014
2014.09.27World Tourism Day 2014
2014.10.16World Food Day 2014
2014.10.19World Mission Sunday 2014
2014.12.25 – 2015.01.01Christmas Octave 2014
2015.02.18 – 2015.04.02Lent 2015
2015.04.02 – 2015.04.05Triduum 2015
2015.09.22 – 2015.09.278th World Meeting of Families (Philadelphia, USA) Link
2015.12.25 – 2016.01.01Christmas Octave 2015
2016.02.10 – 2016.03.24Lent 2016
2016.03.24 – 2016.03.27Triduum 2016
2016.03.25 – 2016.08.15Jubilee Year of Le Puy 2016 Details
2016.05.23 – 2016.05.2951st International Eucharistic Congress (Cebu, Philippines)
2016.08.05 – 2016.08.21Summer Olympic Games 2016 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Link
2016.12.25 – 2017.01.01Christmas Octave 2016
2017.03.01 – 2017.04.13Lent 2017
2017.04.13 – 2017.04.16Triduum 2017
2017.12.25 – 2018.01.01Christmas Octave 2017
2018.02.14 – 2018.03.29Lent 2018
2018.03.29 – 2018.04.01Triduum 2018
2018.12.25 – 2019.01.01Christmas Octave 2018
2019.03.06 – 2019.04.18Lent 2019
2019.04.18 – 2019.04.21Triduum 2019
2019.12.25 – 2020.01.01Christmas Octave 2019
2020.02.26 – 2020.04.09Lent 2020
2020.04.09 – 2020.04.12Triduum 2020
2020.12.31 – 2021.12.31Jubilee Year of Compostela 2021 Details

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