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Bologna, Italy: DOVOTIO 2026 Trade Fair

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Bologna, Italy: DOVOTIO 2026 Trade Fair

While not a Catholic event per se, the DEVOTIO 2026 trade fair will take place in Bologna, Italy, running from Saturday, January 31st to Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. An exclusive event for trade professionals, with special programs for international buyers, this is labeled as the premier international trade fair for religious products, art, furnishings, and…

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Feast of St Brigid of Ireland

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Feast of St Brigid of Ireland

You will find her tomb here in Down Cathedral, Downpatrick, Ireland

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Bologna, Italy: DOVOTIO 2026 Trade Fair

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Bologna, Italy: DOVOTIO 2026 Trade Fair

While not a Catholic event per se, the DEVOTIO 2026 trade fair will take place in Bologna, Italy, running from Saturday, January 31st to Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. An exclusive event for trade professionals, with special programs for international buyers, this is labeled as the premier international trade fair for religious products, art, furnishings, and…

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Feast of Our Lady of Candelaria

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Feast of Our Lady of Candelaria

Our Lady of Candelaria is the patron saint of the Canary Islands..here is the Basilica

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Bologna, Italy: DOVOTIO 2026 Trade Fair

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Bologna, Italy: DOVOTIO 2026 Trade Fair

While not a Catholic event per se, the DEVOTIO 2026 trade fair will take place in Bologna, Italy, running from Saturday, January 31st to Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. An exclusive event for trade professionals, with special programs for international buyers, this is labeled as the premier international trade fair for religious products, art, furnishings, and…

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Feast of Saint Blaise

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Feast of Saint Blaise

His relics are here in Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Four Chaplains Day

12:00 am - 1:00 am

Four Chaplains Day

In during World War II. On Feb. 3, 1943, the USAT Dorchester, an old coastal steamer, was slowly making its way through what was known as "Torpedo Junction", the U-boat infested, icy waters of the North Atlantic, bound for Greenland. Most of the men were seasick. Because they were in submarine waters, the captain directed…

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Feast of Saint Agatha

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Feast of Saint Agatha

Her tomb is here in Catania, Italy

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San Antonio, Texas: Basilica of the Little Flower Lecture Series

9:00 am - 10:00 am

San Antonio, Texas: Basilica of the Little Flower Lecture Series

Talk : Saint John of the Cross and the 10 degrees of love by Father Jerome Early, O.C.D.

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San Antonio, Texas: Anniversary of the Dedication of the Basilica of the Little Flower

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San Antonio, Texas: Anniversary of the Dedication of the Basilica of the Little Flower

Mass will be held at the Basilica of the Little Flower in honor of the dedication of the Basilica.  Those in attendance can receive a Plenary Indulgence under certain conditions.

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ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

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ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

All young people visiting Rome are invited to the San Lorenzo Center every Friday for the procession of the World Youth Day Cross followed by The International Mass, often is celebrated by Bishops and Cardinals of the Vatican, and even the Pope on previous occasions.

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Anniversary of the Death of Pope Pius XI

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Anniversary of the Death of Pope Pius XI

Beatified in 2000.  Convened the first Vatican Council.  His tomb is here in the Minor Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the walls.

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Feast of Saint Josephine Bakita

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Feast of Saint Josephine Bakita

Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita

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World Marriage Day

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World Marriage Day

World Marriage Day, celebrated annually on the second Sunday of February and honors husbands and wives as the foundation of the family and society. Started in 1981 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later adopted by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, it highlights the beauty of faithfulness, sacrifice, and joy in marriage. The 2026 theme is "Man and…

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9February 9, 2026

Feast of Saint Jose Sanchez del Rio

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Feast of Saint Jose Sanchez del Rio

Feast Day of Saint Jose Sanchez del Rio

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Feast of Saint Paul's Shipwreck

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Feast of Saint Paul's Shipwreck

Feast celebrating Saint Paul's was shipwreck on the island of Malta in  60 AD.

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Feast of Saint Scholastica

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Feast of Saint Scholastica

Feast of Saint Scholastica

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Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

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Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

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12February 12, 2026

ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

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ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

All young people visiting Rome are invited to the San Lorenzo Center every Friday for the procession of the World Youth Day Cross followed by The International Mass, often is celebrated by Bishops and Cardinals of the Vatican, and even the Pope on previous occasions.

More information about ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

Feast of Saint Valentine

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Feast of Saint Valentine

Claudius II (reigned 268–270 A.D.) banned marriage for young men, believing unmarried men made better, more focused soldiers. He thought attachments to wives and families weakened their dedication to the army. Valentine, a Catholic priest, defied this and secretly married couples. Valentine defied the Empire because he followed the laws of God, not of men.…

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Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius

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Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Brought Christianity to the Slavs

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15February 15, 2026
16February 16, 2026

Feast of Blessed Elisabetta Sanna

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Feast of Blessed Elisabetta Sanna

Her tomb is here is here in Rome

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Shrove Tuesday, also known as "Fat Tuesday"

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Shrove Tuesday, also known as "Fat Tuesday"

What does Shrove mean?  It comes from the word ‘shrive’, which means to give absolution after hearing confession. Therefor,  Shrove Tuesday is the day when people went to confession to prepare themselves for Lent, which begins on the following day, Ash Wednesday. So, why do we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? Traditionally, today  was the…

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Ash Wednesday: Flying today? Maybe you can get ashes at the airport.

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Ash Wednesday: Flying today? Maybe you can get ashes at the airport.

If you're flying today, you may be able to get ashes at the airport!

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Blessed Fra Angelica

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Blessed Fra Angelica

You can visit his tomb in Rome in the Dominican Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva

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Feast of Saint Francis Regis Clet

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Feast of Saint Francis Regis Clet

His tomb is here in Paris in the Shrine of Saint Vincent de Paul

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Feast of St Bernadette (France only)

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Feast of St Bernadette (France only)

Although the Feast of St Bernadette is celebrated throughout the world on April 18, it is actually celebrated on February 18 in France.  Her incorrupt body can be seen at the convent where she lived out her life in Nevers, France.

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19February 19, 2026

Feast of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto,

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Feast of Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto,

Today we celebrate the Feast of two of the Fatima visionaries: Francisco and Jacinta Marto

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ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

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ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

All young people visiting Rome are invited to the San Lorenzo Center every Friday for the procession of the World Youth Day Cross followed by The International Mass, often is celebrated by Bishops and Cardinals of the Vatican, and even the Pope on previous occasions.

More information about ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

Feast of Saint Peter Damian

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Feast of Saint Peter Damian

We celebrate his Feast Day today

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Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter

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Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter

Celebrating the doctrine that “Christ the Lord… made Peter and his successors His vicars. Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the…

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23February 23, 2026
24February 24, 2026

Feast of Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio

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Feast of Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio

Feast of Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio

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26February 26, 2026

ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

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ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

All young people visiting Rome are invited to the San Lorenzo Center every Friday for the procession of the World Youth Day Cross followed by The International Mass, often is celebrated by Bishops and Cardinals of the Vatican, and even the Pope on previous occasions.

More information about ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross

28February 28, 2026

Check out the great priests and group leaders that travel with Select International tours.  People such as Steven Binz, Cardinal Raymond Burke, Jeff Cavins,  Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Fr. Leo Patalinghug and many many more.

 

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