It’s not a mistake. St Patrick’s Day, for this year at least, is on Monday 18 March. I hate to disappoint those who hope that Sunday Masses will focus on the patron saint of the Emerald Isle, but that’s the way it goes. The General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, written after … Continue reading 17/3/13 – St Patrick’s Day is on Monday
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In two weeks’ time, the Catholic Church will celebrate the canonisation of six people, including Blessed Mary MacKillop. To mark the Canonisation of Blessed Mary MacKillop as Australia's first saint, the Catholic Church throughout Australia will celebrate the Feast of Blessed Mary on the day of her canonisation, Sunday 17 October. Our Lady of Mount … Continue reading 3/10/10 – The Feast of Blessed Mary MacKillop