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Special Days of Prayer
From the Diocesan Statutes, #123:
In addition to those days designated by the Universal Church, in the Diocese of Sacramento, the following days are set aside as special days of prayer and/or penance:103
§1. The feasts of the Co-Patrons of the Diocese, with the rank of Solemnity:
a. Saint Patrick—March 17
b. Our Lady of Guadalupe—December 12
§2. Special Commemorations:
a. The Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on June 30th (1889), to be observed in the Cathedral and all parishes of the Diocese, with the rank of Solemnity. This observance, generally, will be transferred by the Diocesan Bishop to the Sunday before or after, whenever June 30 does not fall on a Sunday.
b. The Solemnity of Corpus Christi, patronal feast of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
c. The patronal feast of each parish (in that parish)
d. A day of thanksgiving for the harvest and all our blessings — to be celebrated the fourth Thursday of November
(Thanksgiving Day)§3. Days of Prayer and/or Penance:104
a. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity—January 18–25.
b. A day of penance for violations of the dignity of the human person and prayer for the full restoration of the right to life—January 22105
c. A day of penance for negative attitudes and discrimination toward people of differing culture, ethnicity and race; and prayer for unity in our diversity, for equality, mutual respect and peace among all peoples — the second Wednesday in March (or the third Wednesday, if the second Wednesday is Ash Wednesday).
d. A day of penance for sins and crimes against children and youth, including the sexual abuse of minors by clergy and other members of the Church; and prayer for the needs of children — July 6, the memorial of St. Maria Goretti.
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