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Events in March 2026

Events in March 2026

Traditional date for the Feast of St David - patron saint of Wales

Feast of St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland

Feast of St Joseph

Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero

The Annunciation of the Lord

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1 Traditional date for the Feast of St David - patron saint of Wales Traditional date for the Feast of St David - patron saint of Wales 01/03/2026 Here's a video about St David (2:34). Loving God, we thank you for the example of St. David, you chose to live a simple life, and helped others whose lives were simple not through choice but circumstances. Help us to consider our choices that we may live more simply in order to make a big difference to others. We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN Read more

17 Feast of St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland Feast of St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland 17/03/2026 Patrick is one of the most revered of saints but how much do you know about this patron saint of Ireland? Here's a video (3:20) giving some information and revealing the prayer he wrote! An Irish Blessing for this day! (0:40 video) Read more

19 Feast of St Joseph Feast of St Joseph 19/03/2026 A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available as a 1:00 video HERE) Kindly Saint Joseph, foster-father and protector of Jesus, faithful husband of Mary, we place before you all who are having troubles in their family life. We implore you to ask Jesus to be with them in the struggles they face, To give them strength and wisdom, Patience and perseverance, That they might come to a resolution of love, peace and joy. We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN Read more

24 Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero 24/03/2026 Known as the 'voice of the voiceless' in El Salvador, Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated as he was celebrating Mass. Here's a wonderful animated mini-biography (4:15). A PRAYER FOR TODAY (from CAFOD) Lord Jesus, We give thanks for the life of Saint Oscar Romero who spread your message and struggled against injustice in El Salvador. Like you, he was a shepherd, a pastor, a brother; Like you, he was taken from us; Like you, he remains in our hearts. Spirit of hope, work within us, just as you worked in Saint Oscar Romero, so that we too may work for justice and spread the Good News, by living out the Gospel, in solidarity with those living in poverty. AMEN Jack Tunnecliffe/CAFOD And a hymn based on the words of Oscar Romero: Read more

25 The Annunciation of the Lord The Annunciation of the Lord 25/03/2026 This is the day we celebrate the Angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and telling her that she is pregnant! This video (2:49) relates the story! It is a day when we especially pray that all pregnant women are able to rejoice and respect the new life that they nurture. It's a good day to say the Hail Mary! (Available here as a 40 second video). Read more