Observances & Celebrations
Events
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The Ascension of Jesus
Forty days after Easter, we remember Jesus ascending into heaven, commissioning us to carry on His mission.
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Feast of St. Gemma Galgani, lay Passionist
Feast DaySt. Gemma is known for her deep mystical union with the Passion of Jesus and her offering of suffering for others.
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Pentecost
Fifty days after Easter, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit, the birth of the Church, and the empowerment of disciples.
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The Most Holy Trinity, Solemnity
We honor the mystery of the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—one God in perfect communion.
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Feast of Blessed Lorenzo Maria Salvi, CP, priest
Feast DayA Passionist priest remembered for his devotion to the Infant Jesus and spreading love for the mystery of the Incarnation.
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Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
A celebration of Christ’s boundless love poured out for humanity through His pierced heart.
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Jesus Scourged at the Pillar
PassionistThis Passionist devotion reflects on Christ’s brutal scourging, endured in love for our healing and redemption.
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Juneteenth
On Juneteenth, we commemorate June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. As Passionists, we […]