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Catholic liturgical feasts for the Virgin Mary

Overview

The Catholic Church observes various liturgical feasts dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

In August 2026, the Church celebrated the Queenship of Mary, a feast formally instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1954. This observance honors Mary as the Queen of Heaven and Earth and is marked by special masses and devotional gatherings globally.

In September 2026, the Church observed the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. This liturgy honors her name as being inseparable from the name of Jesus and connected to the mystery of the Incarnation. Religious leaders, including Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, have highlighted the name as a source of hope and a reflection of her divine mission.

Entities

Mary · Catholic Church · Ad Caeli Reginam · Pope Paul VI · Pope Benedict XVI

Timeline

  1. about 6 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary

    The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary on September 12, honoring her role in the Incarnation and her mission alongside Jesus.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 25 sources
    Catholic Church celebrates the Queenship of Mary

    The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Queenship of Mary on August 22, honoring her as Queen of Heaven and Earth, a tradition established by Pope Pius XII in 1954.

Sources

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