Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-08-17T04:00:00+00:00

Jane Frances de Chantal, wife, mother and religious, reestablished the custom of daily Mass in her castle residence and engaged in numerous charitable works.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-08-10T04:00:00+00:00

King Stephen of Hungary established episcopal sees throughout his country and was a strong force in establishing the Church in Hungary.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-08-03T04:00:00+00:00

Lawrence, appointed deacon under Pope Saint Sixtus II, had the job of handling the treasury, distributing alms to the poor, and taking care of the sick.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-07-27T04:00:00+00:00

Dominic, a priest, was known not only as a great preacher, but also as a gentle, charitable, and humble person.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-07-20T04:00:00+00:00

Christopher, a third-century martyr, is one of the most popular saints in both the East and in the West.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-07-13T04:00:00+00:00

Bridget (called Birgitta in Sweden) influenced worldly matters, her mission not limited to Sweden but her voice heard around the Christian world.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-07-06T04:00:00+00:00

Bonaventure, bishop and doctor, governed the Franciscans for seventeen years and is called the second founder of the Franciscan order.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-06-29T04:00:00+00:00

Elizabeth of Portugal earned the title of "Peacemaker" because she frequently intervened between quarreling members of her family.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-06-22T04:00:00+00:00

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-06-15T04:00:00+00:00

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-06-08T04:00:00+00:00

One of three persons formally recognized as Apostles who were not directly chosen by Christ among the original twelve, Barnabas was extremely active in apostolic work.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

2026-06-01T04:00:00+00:00

No person had more influence on the settlement of California than Padre Junípero Serra.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

2026-05-25T04:00:00+00:00

John Fisher, a bishop and martyr, spoke out in defense of the Church and the supremacy of the pope.

Pentecost Sunday

2026-05-18T04:00:00+00:00

Anthony of Padua, noted for his eloquence, fire, and persuasiveness, attracted large crowds wherever he spoke.

Seventh Sunday of Easter

2026-05-11T04:00:00+00:00

Saint Charles Lwanga, together with twenty-one other martyrs, was canonized in 1964 by Pope Paul VI.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

2026-05-04T04:00:00+00:00

Justin, a layman, was the first great apologist of Christianity and a number of his lengthy writings remain with us today.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

2026-04-27T04:00:00+00:00

Francisco and Jacinta Marto, ages 11 and 10 at their deaths, demonstrate to us that even young children are very close to God and can become saints.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

2026-04-20T04:00:00+00:00

Bernardine of Siena, an eloquent priest, devised a symbol for Christ that is still in use today.

Third Sunday of Easter

2026-04-13T04:00:00+00:00

Damien, a priest, ministered to the leper colony on the remote island of Molokai.

Second Sunday of Easter

2026-04-06T04:00:00+00:00

Philip, one of the Apostles and a martyr, had his faith tested by Jesus at the feeding of the five thousand.

Easter Sunday

2026-03-30T04:00:00+00:00

Mark's Gospel is very likely the first one written and is the shortest of the four.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

2026-03-23T04:00:00+00:00

George, a Christian knight from Cappadocia, was martyred in the early fourth century under the emperors Diocletian and Maximian.

Fifth Sunday of Lent

2026-03-16T04:00:00+00:00

Very little is known about the saintly woman Veronica, even her real name.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

2026-03-09T04:00:00+00:00

Isidore of Seville, a bishop and doctor, was a prolific writer with many books to his credit on topics ranging from astronomy to theology.

Third Sunday of Lent

2026-03-02T05:00:00+00:00

Mark, the bishop of Arethusa (in present day Syria), demolished pagan temples and replaced them with Christian churches.

Second Sunday of Lent

2026-02-23T05:00:00+00:00

Mary, Mother of Jesus, did one simple thing: she listened to God's will and accepted it.

First Sunday of Lent

2026-02-16T05:00:00+00:00

St. Patrick lived the words "forgive and forget" when he returned to Ireland to serve the people who had previously enslaved him.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-02-09T05:00:00+00:00

Saints Cyril and Methodius are the patrons of Moravia and are specially venerated by Catholic Czechs, Slovaks, Croatians, Orthodox Serbians, and Bulgarians.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-02-02T05:00:00+00:00

Scholastica, the twin sister of Saint Benedict, became Abbess of the convent in Plombariola and is considered to be the first Benedictine nun.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-01-26T05:00:00+00:00

Bishop Blaise was martyred around 316 by order of Governor Agricolaus in Sebastea, Armenia, during Licinius' persecution of Christians.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-01-19T05:00:00+00:00

As a teenager, Angela Merici became a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and lived a life of great austerity.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

2026-01-12T05:00:00+00:00

Despite the opposition of his father and an offer of a high government position, Francis de Sales chose to become a priest and was ordained in 1593.

Baptism of the Lord

2026-01-05T05:00:00+00:00

As is the case with many of the early saints, much of what we know about Agnes is based on legend; but we do know she was eventually martyred for her faith.

Solemnity of the Epiphany

2025-12-29T05:00:00+00:00

As is the case with many of the early saints, much of what we know about Agnes is based on legend; but we do know she was eventually martyred for her faith.

Feast of the Holy Family

2025-12-22T05:00:00+00:00

The writings of the Apostle John are unique among the Evangelists.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

2025-12-15T05:00:00+00:00

St. Lucy of Sicily chose to remain a virgin and wished to give the fortune that she inherited to the poor.

Third Sunday of Advent

2025-12-08T05:00:00+00:00

The story of Barbara, a fourth-century virgin and martyr, is that she was the daughter of a pagan official in the time of the Emperor Maximian.

Second Sunday of Advent

2025-12-01T05:00:00+00:00

Juan Diego was a poor Aztec Indian and devout Christian who lived in the Mexican village of Tolpetlac.

First Sunday of Advent

2025-11-24T05:00:00+00:00

Francis Xavier, a priest, became one of the first Jesuits and dedicated his life to the poor.

Solemnity of Christ the King

2025-11-17T05:00:00+00:00

Miguel Agustin Pro lived in Mexico during a time when the Christian faith and the Catholic Church were persecuted and the faithful were forced to abandon their faith.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-11-10T05:00:00+00:00

One of the great intellects of the medieval Church, Albert the Great was one of the first and among the greatest of the natural scientists.

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

2025-11-03T05:00:00+00:00

Margaret of Scotland and her husband recognized the need to provide for those who were less fortunate than themselves.

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)

2025-10-27T04:00:00+00:00

Rose Philippine Duchesne contributed much energy to organizing schools and convents in the diocese of New Orleans.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-10-20T04:00:00+00:00

The three archangels, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, are honored together with a Feast on September 29.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-10-13T04:00:00+00:00

St. John of Capistrano is the patron saint of jurists and military chaplains.

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-10-06T04:00:00+00:00

Even though her own family and other members of her tribe were against it, Kateri Tekakwitha became a Christian and followed closely the teachings of Jesus.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-09-29T04:00:00+00:00

Many people were attracted to the simple way of life espoused by Francis of Assisi, and he founded the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans) in 1209.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-09-22T04:00:00+00:00

King Wenceslaus of Bohemia supported God's law and endeavored to rule with justice and mercy.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-09-15T04:00:00+00:00

Gianna Beretta Molla was a wife and mother, and she was a doctor who cared for other women with children.

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

2025-09-08T04:00:00+00:00

John Chrysostom, a bishop and doctor, studied rhetoric and theology under the best Roman scholars before converting to Christianity in 369.

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-09-01T04:00:00+00:00

Saint Catherine of Alexandria lived in a very violent period of history and was often punished for her faith.

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-08-25T04:00:00+00:00

Teresa, sometimes known as Teresa of Jesus, was born in Avila in Castile, Spain.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-08-18T04:00:00+00:00

Maximilian Kolbe was a 20th-century martyr who gave up his life for another.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-08-11T04:00:00+00:00

Mary, Mother of Jesus, did one simple thing: she listened to God's will and accepted it.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-08-04T04:00:00+00:00

St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine, is the patron of mothers and for those seeking perseverance in prayer.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-07-28T04:00:00+00:00

The first words St. Aloysius Gonzaga spoke as a child were the names of Jesus and Mary.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-07-21T04:00:00+00:00

With the exception of Mary, the mother of Jesus, few women are more honored in Scripture than Mary Magdalene.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-07-14T04:00:00+00:00

Because of his illness, Camillus de Lellis came to have great faith and spent his life caring for the sick and suffering in his home town, eventually becoming a priest.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-07-07T04:00:00+00:00

Teresa Benedicta of the Holy Cross did not choose martyrdom, but when it was thrust upon her, she did not shrink from it.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-06-30T04:00:00+00:00

Maria Goretti was only twelve years old when she was martyred.

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

2025-06-23T04:00:00+00:00

Peter and Paul, both Apostles, devoted their lives to spreading the Good News.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

2025-06-16T04:00:00+00:00

St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, also known as St. Thérèse of Lisieux, is the patroness of all foreign missions and of all works for Russia.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

2025-06-09T04:00:00+00:00

Like many of us, Augustine of Canterbury had some doubts before he set off on his mission, but, with God's reassurance through the pope, he proceeded on to great successes.

Pentecost Sunday

2025-06-02T04:00:00+00:00

Born into one of the richest and most powerful families in Italy in that era, Mary Magdalen de Pazzi was christened Caterina in honor of St. Catherine of Siena.

Seventh Sunday of Easter

2025-05-26T04:00:00+00:00

Brendan is a very popular Irish saint about whom little is known outside of legend.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

2025-05-19T04:00:00+00:00

Achilleus and Nereus were part of the emperor's units that persecuted Christians until they converted to Christianity and were eventually martyred themselves.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

2025-05-12T04:00:00+00:00

Athanasius became the bishop of Alexandria in Egypt at the age of thirty and defended the doctrine of the Trinity.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

2025-05-05T04:00:00+00:00

St. Anselm of Canterbury has been favorably compared to that of Sts. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, and he was considered the foremost theologian of his time.

Third Sunday of Easter

2025-04-28T04:00:00+00:00

Elizabeth Ann Seton became the first American-born saint when she was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1975.

Second Sunday of Easter

2025-04-21T04:00:00+00:00

Stanislaus, like John the Baptist, Thomas Becket, and Thomas More, opposed the tyranny of a despot and paid with his life.

Easter Sunday

2025-04-14T04:00:00+00:00

Julie Billiart had to escape persecution for her faith and eventually began the Sisters of Notre Dame.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

2025-04-07T04:00:00+00:00

Cyril of Jerusalem was a great teacher of the early Church.

Fifth Sunday of Lent

2025-03-31T04:00:00+00:00

Joseph of Arimathea was a righteous and virtuous man who was a member of the Sanhedrin and a secret disciple of Jesus.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

2025-03-24T04:00:00+00:00

In a time when families are breaking up, often with fathers abandoning their wives and children, Joseph provides a model for fathers who love their families.

Third Sunday of Lent

2025-03-17T04:00:00+00:00

Paul became a great missionary for the early Church, writing many letters to support or challenge new Christians, and helping expand the faith around the Mediterranean Sea.

Second Sunday of Lent

2025-03-10T04:00:00+00:00

Peter, like the rest of us, turned away from Jesus for a time; nonetheless, Christ built his Church on Peter, as his rock.

First Sunday of Lent

2025-03-03T05:00:00+00:00

Jerome Emiliani is the patron saint of abandoned children and orphans.

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-02-24T05:00:00+00:00

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-02-17T05:00:00+00:00

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-02-10T05:00:00+00:00

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-02-03T05:00:00+00:00

Apollonia was martyred in Alexandria in the last year of the reign of Emperor Philip.

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

2025-01-27T05:00:00+00:00

Bishop Blaise was martyred around 316 by order of Governor Agricolaus in Sebastea, Armenia, during Licinius' persecution of Christians.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-01-20T05:00:00+00:00

Titus was a Greek and a close friend of St. Paul who apparently converted him to Christianity.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

2025-01-13T05:00:00+00:00

Anthony the Abbot reminds us to pay attention to what God wants in our lives.

Baptism of the Lord

2025-01-06T05:00:00+00:00

St. Raymond of Peñafort lived to be 100 years old, and spent his last 35 years in prayer and seclusion.

Solemnity of the Epiphany

2024-12-30T05:00:00+00:00

During his eight years as Bishop of Philadelphia, John Neumann reorganized the diocese, as well as opening 80 new churches and nearly 100 schools.

Feast of the Holy Family

2024-12-23T05:00:00+00:00

St. John was very close to Jesus and was present with Mary at the foot of the cross when Jesus died.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

2024-12-16T05:00:00+00:00

Blessed Elisha of St. Clement knew from a very early age that she was called to be a nun.

Third Sunday of Advent

2024-12-09T05:00:00+00:00

Saint John of the Cross was canonized in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII; he was named a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XI in 1926.

Second Sunday of Advent

2024-12-02T05:00:00+00:00

Ambrose was a brilliant lawyer and, while speaking to an assembly at a church while they were selecting a bishop, was nominated for bishop himself.

First Sunday of Advent

2024-11-25T05:00:00+00:00

St. Catherine Labouré once saw an apparition of Mary standing on a globe with rays streaming from her hands toward the globe, which would become the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Medal.

Solemnity of Christ the King

2024-11-18T05:00:00+00:00

St. Gertrude the Great was born on January 6, 1256, at or near Eisleben, Germany, and she entered the Benedictine Convent of Helfta at the age of five.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

2024-11-11T05:00:00+00:00

Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first citizen of the United States to be canonized as a saint.

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

2024-11-04T05:00:00+00:00

Martin de Porres cared not whether those he helped were slaves or free men, rich or poor.

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

2024-10-28T04:00:00+00:00

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2024-10-21T04:00:00+00:00

Many people called Mother Teresa a “living saint” during her lifetime. Her holiness was recognized by popes, bishops, and the laity.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2024-10-14T04:00:00+00:00

Isaac Joques strongly felt God’s calling and, even knowing that he would suffer martyrdom if he returned to the Iroquois, he willingly did so.

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2024-10-07T04:00:00+00:00

At an early age, Hildegard von Bingen began to have visions.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

2024-09-30T04:00:00+00:00

Blessed Marie Rose Durocher is the patron of those suffering from bodily ills, any kind of sickness, and those who have lost their parents.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2024-09-23T04:00:00+00:00

In his lifetime, Vincent de Paul established hospitals, orphanages, and seminaries; ransomed slaves in northern Africa; sent his priests abroad to preach missions; and organized far-flung relief among victims of war.