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Feast of the Precious Blood
The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated on July 1 in the Catholic Church, a month dedicated to this devotion. Established in 1849 by Pope Pius IX to mark the redemption of mankind, the feast focuses on the Blood shed by Christ for salvation. It emphasizes adoration of this sacrifice and atonement for sins.
World Day of Consecrated Life
World Day for Consecrated Life is celebrated annually on February 2 to honor men and women who have dedicated their lives to God through vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Instituted by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1997, it coincides with the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, highlighting the role of consecrated persons as lights in the Church.
The Feast of St. Maria de Mattias
The Feast of St. Maria de Mattias is celebrated annually on February 4to honor the life, legacy, and birthday of the foundress of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC). She was a 19th-century Italian educator and saint canonized in 2003, known for educating women and girls and for her devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus.
National Marriage Week
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Feast of Bl. Giovanni Merlini
Blessed Giovanni Merlini was beatified on January 12, 2025, at St. John Lateran in Rome, with his feast day celebrated annually on January 12, the date of his death. A key leader of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood and advocate for the devotion to the Precious Blood, he is recognized for his humility and missionary work. [1, 2, 3, 4]
National Marriage Day
World Marriage Day (WMD), held annually on the second Sunday of February, honors married couples for their faithfulness, sacrifice, and role as the foundation of the family.