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Brazilian archbishop who resigned at 62 to lead new diocese (CWN)

Posted on 01/2/2026 05:01 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

In a highly unusual decision, Pope Leo XIV yesterday appointed a Brazilian archbishop who resigned in 2019 to lead a new diocese.

Jan. 2 Memorial of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors, Memorial

Posted on 01/2/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Encounter Christ and share Him with others, Pope Leo tells American college students (CWN)

Posted on 01/1/2026 22:01 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

The Vatican today released a papal video message to American college students taking part in SEEK 2026, three conferences that are simultaneously taking place from January 1-5 in Ohio, Colorado, and Texas.

Jan. 1 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), (Holy Day of Obligation USA), Solemnity

Posted on 01/1/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Dec. 31 Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas; Opt Mem of St. Sylvester I, Pope, Opt. Mem.

Posted on 12/31/2025 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Dec. 30 Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas, Weekday

Posted on 12/30/2025 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Dec. 29 Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr, Opt. Mem.

Posted on 12/29/2025 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became chancellor to the king and then in 1162 was chosen Archbishop of Canterbury. He went from being "a patron of play-actors and a follower of hounds" to being a "shepherd of souls." He absorbed himself in the duties of his new office, defending the rights of the Church against Henry II. This prompted the king to exile him to France for six years. After returning to his homeland he endured many trials and was murdered by agents of the king.

Dec. 28 Feast of the Holy Family, Feast

Posted on 12/28/2025 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Today is the Fourth Day within the Octave of Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family is a movable feast, assigned to the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas.

Dec. 27 Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, Feast

Posted on 12/27/2025 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

Dec. 26 Feast of St. Stephen, First Martyr, Feast

Posted on 12/26/2025 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

On the Second day within the Octave of Christmas the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stoned outside Jerusalem, he died praying for his executioners. He was one of the seven deacons who helped the apostles; he was "filled with faith and with the Holy Spirit," and was "full of fortitude." The Church draws a comparison between the disciple and his Master, emphasizing the imitation of Christ even unto the complete gift of self. His name is included in the Roman Canon.