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Events in May 2026

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					1 Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker All Day - Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker We traditionally celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph as the husband of The Blessed Virgin Mary on March 19. In the former Soviet Union, May 1 was International Workers' Day and was celebrated with huge parades in cities like Moscow On May 1, 1955, in an address to the Catholic Association of Italian Workers, Pope… Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker, ITALY (Cocullo) Festival of Snakes - ITALY (Cocullo) Festival of Snakes This very unusual festival takes place every year in Cocullo, Italy. ITALY (Cocullo) Festival of Snakes, ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - 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. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross, Knoxville, Tennessee: Catholic Champion Crusade 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Knoxville, Tennessee: Catholic Champion Crusade The first Catholic Champion Crusade will be held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville on May 1st, the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Each event with start with a talk on a Catholic topic followed by Q&A from the students and finally conclude with a Patriotic Rosary, to pray for America. This type… Knoxville, Tennessee: Catholic Champion Crusade	2 Feast day of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, Doctor of the Church All Day - Feast day of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, Doctor of the Church Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (c. 296–373), was a 4th-century bishop, theologian, and Doctor of the Church known as the "Father of Orthodoxy". He is celebrated for his staunch defense of the divinity of Christ against Arianism. Bishop of Alexandria, Egypt, and a major defender of Catholic doctrine. Among titles given to him are Doctor of… Feast day of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, Doctor of the Church
3 Feast of Sts. Philip and James, apostles All Day - Feast of Sts. Philip and James, apostles You will find the relics of Saint Philip & Saint James the Younger here in Rome at the Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles. Feast of Sts. Philip and James, apostles	4 Approval of Apparitions of Our Lady of Laus All Day - Approval of Apparitions of Our Lady of Laus The Blessed Mother appeared many times in Laus, France beginning in May 1664. The apparitions were approved by The Church on May 4, 2008. Approval of Apparitions of Our Lady of Laus	5	6 Feast of Saint Dominic Savio All Day - Feast of Saint Dominic Savio Feast of Saint Dominic Savio....his tomb here in Turin. Feast of Saint Dominic Savio, Feast of Saint John before the Latin Gate All Day - Feast of Saint John before the Latin Gate Not quite so well-known as the Feast of Saint John the Evangelist on December 27, this feast ( also knows as the Feast of Saint John at the Latin Gate) commemorates the attempted martyrdom of Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist in 95 AD under Emperor Domitian. It was removed from the General Calendar in… Feast of Saint John before the Latin Gate, Formerly Feast of St Dominic Savio All Day - Formerly Feast of St Dominic Savio His Feast was formerly celebrated on March 6, the day of his death but now moved to May 6. Formerly Feast of St Dominic Savio	7 ITALY (Milan) Feast of Saint Ambrose Day - ITALY (Milan) Feast of Saint Ambrose A major Feast celebrated here at his tomb in Milan. ITALY (Milan) Feast of Saint Ambrose	8 ARGENTINA (Lujan) Feast of Our Lady of Lujan Day - ARGENTINA (Lujan) Feast of Our Lady of Lujan Lujan celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Lujan here in Lujan ARGENTINA (Lujan) Feast of Our Lady of Lujan, Gargano, Italy: Feast of the Appearance of St Michael (St Michael's Cave) All Day - Gargano, Italy: Feast of the Appearance of St Michael (St Michael's Cave) Here is Saint Michael's Cave in Italy. Gargano, Italy: Feast of the Appearance of St Michael (St Michael's Cave), ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - 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. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross	9 Feast of Saint Louise de Marillac (Miraculous Medal) All Day - Feast of Saint Louise de Marillac (Miraculous Medal) Her incorrupt body is in the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Paris Feast of Saint Louise de Marillac (Miraculous Medal)
10 Feast of Saint Damien of Molokai Feast Day - Feast of Saint Damien of Molokai Celebrated both in Hawaii and Belgium, his story can be found here. Feast of Saint Damien of Molokai, Orleans, Mass: Music at The Church of the Transfiguration 3:03 pm - 4:03 pm Orleans, Mass: Music at The Church of the Transfiguration Orleans, Mass: Music at The Church of the Transfiguration	11	12 Feast of Saint Pancras All Day - Feast of Saint Pancras The head of Saint Pancras is here in The Basilica of Saint Pancras (San Pancrazio) in Rome Feast of Saint Pancras, Feast of St. Leopold Mandić All Day - Feast of St. Leopold Mandić Feast Day of Saint Leopold Mandic Feast of St. Leopold Mandić, First apparition of Our Lady in Ukraine All Day - First apparition of Our Lady in Ukraine May 12, 1637 was the date of an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hrushiv, Ukraine that was followed by another many years later on May 12, 1914 First apparition of Our Lady in Ukraine	13 Feast of Blessed Imelda Lambertini All Day - Feast of Blessed Imelda Lambertini Her shrine is here in Bologna, Italy Feast of Blessed Imelda Lambertini, Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Day - Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Celebration of Our Lady's apparitions at Fatima Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Turin, Italy: Feast day of Saint Mary Mazzarello Day - Turin, Italy: Feast day of Saint Mary Mazzarello Feast day for Saint Mary Mazzarello, buried here in Turin. Turin, Italy: Feast day of Saint Mary Mazzarello	14 Feast of the Ascension 12:00 am - 1:00 am Feast of the Ascension Feast of the Ascension	15 Feast of John Baptist de LaSalle All Day - Feast of John Baptist de LaSalle You find his tomb here in Rome. Feast of John Baptist de LaSalle, Feast of Saint Dymphna (Dimphna) All Day - Feast of Saint Dymphna (Dimphna) Saint Dymphna patron saint of those suffering from depression and mental illness. Here is her shrine in Belgium and here is the National Shrine of St Dymphna in Massillon, Ohio Feast of Saint Dymphna (Dimphna), Feast of Saint Isidore All Day - Feast of Saint Isidore Patron Saint Farmers, Laborers and the city of Madrid...his tomb is here in Madrid. Feast of Saint Isidore, Gubbio, Italy: Feast of Saint Ubaldo Day - Gubbio, Italy: Feast of Saint Ubaldo Here in Gubbio, Italy and elsewhere they celebrate the Feast of Saint Ubaldo. His incorrupt body lies in the Basilica here. Gubbio, Italy: Feast of Saint Ubaldo, ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - 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. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross	16 Feast Day: Saint Simon Stock Day - Feast Day: Saint Simon Stock Recipient of the Brown Scapular, we honor Saint Simon Stock today at his Shrine in Aylesford, England. Feast Day: Saint Simon Stock, Feast of Saint Margaret of Cortona Day - Feast of Saint Margaret of Cortona Read about er life and her Shrine in Cortona, Italy Feast of Saint Margaret of Cortona
17 Feast of Saint Paschal Baylon All Day - Feast of Saint Paschal Baylon You can find his tomb here in Villareal, Spain Feast of Saint Paschal Baylon, Memorial of Saint Paschal Baylón All Day - Memorial of Saint Paschal Baylón We celebrate the Memorial of Saint Paschal Baylón today. The Basilica where you will find his tomb is in Villreal, Spain. Memorial of Saint Paschal Baylón	18 Birthday of Pope John Paul II All Day - Birthday of Pope John Paul II Here is Wadowice, Poland, where Pope John Paul II was born on May 18, 1920. Birthday of Pope John Paul II	19	20	21 Feast of Saints Constantine and Saint Helena All Day - Feast of Saints Constantine and Saint Helena Constantine was the son of Caesar Constantius Chlorus and Saint Helena, a Christian of humble birth. Constantine legalized the practice of Christianity and ordered a magnificent church in honor of Christ's Resurrection to be built over His tomb here in Jerusalem. Saint Helen made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem where tradition claims she found The True… Feast of Saints Constantine and Saint Helena, Feast of the Saints of the Cristero War All Day - Feast of the Saints of the Cristero War https://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/mexico/cristero-war-mexico-greater-glory/ Feast of the Saints of the Cristero War	22 Feast of Saint Rita of Cascia Day - Feast of Saint Rita of Cascia One of our most beloved saints, Saint Rita of Cascia Feast of Saint Rita of Cascia, ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - 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. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross	23 Annual Chartres Pilgrimage (Paris to Chartres) All Day - Annual Chartres Pilgrimage (Paris to Chartres) Traditional Pentecost walk from May 23-25, 2026, a 60-mile journey drawing thousands each year. For pilgrims of all ages in decent physical shape. A 3-day, 60-mile walk from Paris to Chartres Cathedral, featuring Traditional Latin Mass daily, camping, and prayers in English, French, and Latin. Click here for details. Annual Chartres Pilgrimage (Paris to Chartres), Death Anniversary of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun All Day - Death Anniversary of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun Heroic priest of the Korean War, Emil Kaupan died in a prisoner of war camp on this day. Death Anniversary of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun
24 Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Oliveto Citra All Day - Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Oliveto Citra The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared here on May 24, 1985. Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Oliveto Citra, Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Oliveto Citra, Italy All Day - Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Oliveto Citra, Italy https://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/italy/oliveto-citra-italy-apparitions-lady/ Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Oliveto Citra, Italy, Feast of Mary Help of Christians 12:00 am - 1:00 am Feast of Mary Help of Christians Today is the Feast of Mary Help of Christians. This Feast goes back to 1571, when the whole of Christendom was saved by Mary Help of Christians when Catholics throughout Europe prayed the Rosary. The title first used by St. John Chrysostom, associated with the defense of Christian Europe from Islamic invasion during the Middle… Feast of Mary Help of Christians, Feast of Our Lady of Sheshan All Day - Feast of Our Lady of Sheshan Feast of Our Lady of Sheshan (Shanghai, China) Feast of Our Lady of Sheshan, Feast Of Pentecost 12:00 am - 1:00 am Feast Of Pentecost Feast Of Pentecost, U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage All Day - U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Scheduled to take place from Pentecost through Independence Day weekend. The purpose of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is to pray for the nation, walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, highlight American Catholic history, and build unity. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major initiative within the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the United States, organized… U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage	25 U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage All Day - U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Scheduled to take place from Pentecost through Independence Day weekend. The purpose of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is to pray for the nation, walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, highlight American Catholic history, and build unity. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major initiative within the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the United States, organized… U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage	26 Feast of Saint Mariana de Jesus de Paredes OFS All Day - Feast of Saint Mariana de Jesus de Paredes OFS Her tomb is here in Ecuador Feast of Saint Mariana de Jesus de Paredes OFS, Feast of St Philip Neri All Day - Feast of St Philip Neri His tomb is here in the Church Santa Maria in Vallicella in Rome Feast of St Philip Neri, Feast of St Simon Stock All Day - Feast of St Simon Stock Here is the Shrine of St Simon Stock...Our Lady of Mt Carmel and the Brown Scapular Feast of St Simon Stock, U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage All Day - U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Scheduled to take place from Pentecost through Independence Day weekend. The purpose of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is to pray for the nation, walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, highlight American Catholic history, and build unity. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major initiative within the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the United States, organized… U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage	27 May 27: Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury All Day - May 27: Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury You can find the Shrine of Saint Augustine of Canterbury in Ramsgate, England. May 27: Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage All Day - U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Scheduled to take place from Pentecost through Independence Day weekend. The purpose of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is to pray for the nation, walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, highlight American Catholic history, and build unity. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major initiative within the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the United States, organized… U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage	28 U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage All Day - U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Scheduled to take place from Pentecost through Independence Day weekend. The purpose of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is to pray for the nation, walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, highlight American Catholic history, and build unity. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major initiative within the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the United States, organized… U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage	29 U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage All Day - U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Scheduled to take place from Pentecost through Independence Day weekend. The purpose of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is to pray for the nation, walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, highlight American Catholic history, and build unity. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major initiative within the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the United States, organized… U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross 2:00 pm - 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. ITALY, Vatican City State (Rome) Procession of the World Youth Day Cross	30 Feast Day of Saint Dymphna All Day - Feast Day of Saint Dymphna A saint who people call on for aid of mental and nervous disorders, including depression, Saint Dymphna is honored today, especially at her Shrine in Massillon, Ohio. Feast Day of Saint Dymphna, Feast of Saint Joan of Arc Day - Feast of Saint Joan of Arc An illiterate peasant girl leads the French army to victory. Her Feast Day is celebrated here in Rouen where she was burned at the stake and around the world. Feast of Saint Joan of Arc, U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage All Day - U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Scheduled to take place from Pentecost through Independence Day weekend. The purpose of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is to pray for the nation, walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, highlight American Catholic history, and build unity. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major initiative within the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the United States, organized… U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
31 U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage All Day - U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Scheduled to take place from Pentecost through Independence Day weekend. The purpose of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is to pray for the nation, walk with Jesus in the Eucharist, highlight American Catholic history, and build unity. The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is a major initiative within the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival in the United States, organized… U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Upcoming Events

Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel

Miracle of the "Grasshopper Chapel"

FRANCE Feast Day of Saint Louis de Montfort

ITALY, U.S. & CANADA Feast Day of St. Gianna Molla

Death Anniversary of Servant of God Gertrude Barber

Feast of Saint Catherine of Siena

ITALY (Reggio Emilia) Feast of Our Lady of Ghiara

ITALY (Siena) & Worldwide: Saint Catherine of Siena

Feast of Our Lady of Africa

Feast of Pope Saint Pius V

Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker

ITALY (Cocullo) Festival of Snakes

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

Knoxville, Tennessee: Catholic Champion Crusade

Feast day of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, Doctor of the Church

Feast of Sts. Philip and James, apostles

Approval of Apparitions of Our Lady of Laus

Feast of Saint Dominic Savio

Feast of Saint John before the Latin Gate

Formerly Feast of St Dominic Savio

ITALY (Milan) Feast of Saint Ambrose

ARGENTINA (Lujan) Feast of Our Lady of Lujan

Gargano, Italy: Feast of the Appearance of St Michael (St Michael's Cave)

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

Feast of Saint Louise de Marillac (Miraculous Medal)

Feast of Saint Damien of Molokai

Orleans, Mass: Music at The Church of the Transfiguration

Feast of Saint Pancras

Feast of St. Leopold Mandić

First apparition of Our Lady in Ukraine

Feast of Blessed Imelda Lambertini

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

Turin, Italy: Feast day of Saint Mary Mazzarello

Feast of the Ascension

Feast of John Baptist de LaSalle

Feast of Saint Dymphna (Dimphna)

Feast of Saint Isidore

Gubbio, Italy: Feast of Saint Ubaldo

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

Feast Day: Saint Simon Stock

Feast of Saint Margaret of Cortona

Feast of Saint Paschal Baylon

Memorial of Saint Paschal Baylón

Birthday of Pope John Paul II

Feast of Saints Constantine and Saint Helena

Feast of the Saints of the Cristero War

Feast of Saint Rita of Cascia

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

Annual Chartres Pilgrimage (Paris to Chartres)

Death Anniversary of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun

Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Oliveto Citra

Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Oliveto Citra, Italy

Feast of Mary Help of Christians

Feast of Our Lady of Sheshan

Feast Of Pentecost

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Feast of Saint Mariana de Jesus de Paredes OFS

Feast of St Philip Neri

Feast of St Simon Stock

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

May 27: Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

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

Feast Day of Saint Dymphna

Feast of Saint Joan of Arc

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

U.S.A. National Eucharistic Pilgrimage