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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2026-03-21
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21 to commemorate the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa, where police killed 69 peaceful protesters against apartheid pass laws, and to renew global commitment to eradicating all forms of racial discrimination.

International Women's Day
2026-03-08
International Women’s Day is a global celebration held every March 8 to honor women’s achievements, raise awareness about gender equality, and advocate for women’s rights worldwide.

A Lenten Journey of Prayer, Hope, and Accompaniment
2026-03-05
Hosted by the Jesuit Refugee Service, this Lenten event calls us to deeper compassion, to come shed light on the most vulnerable and open our hearts to God’s presence and love.
When: March 5
Time: US Pacific (PST): 5:00–6:00 AM | US Eastern (EST): 8:00–9:00 AM | Europe Central (CET): 2:00–3:00 PM | GMT: 1:00-2:00PM
Format: Online | Language in English, Spanish, and French.
Click here to register.

Ash Wednesday
2026-02-18

International Day of Education
2026-01-24
This UN observance highlights education’s role in peace, development, and sustainable goals, with past themes focusing on inclusion, recovery from crises, and emerging challenges like AI.

World Day of Peace
2026-01-01
World Day of Peace 2026 falls on January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Pope Leo XIV announced its theme as “Peace Be With You All: Towards an Unarmed and Disarming Peace.”
Read Pope Leo’s Message for World Day of Peace 2026: click here.

Christmas
2025-12-25
