

Calendar of Events 2009 - 2011
Events sponsored by or in conjunction with the
Central Service
Departments of the diocese.
2009
January 1
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 5 - 8
Region VI Forum for Pastoral Leadership - Weber's Inn, Ann Arbor
Theme: "Mary" - Perspective of other Faiths
February 25
Ash Wednesday
April 12
Easter Sunday
May 1 -3
Permanent Diaconate Pre-Ordination Retreat - Bethany House, DeWitt
Presenter: Rev. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
May 16
Permanent Diaconate Ordination - St. Thomas Aquinas, East Lansing
10:00am
Reception to follow in school gym/cafeteria
May 31
Pentecost
July 4
Independence Day
August 15
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation - USA
November 1
All Saint's - Solemnity
November 2
Commemoration of all the Faithful Departs (All Souls)
November 26
Thanksgiving
Diocesan Central Service Offices Closed
November 27
Diocesan Central Service Offices Closed
November 29
First Sunday of Advent
December 8
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation - USA
December 9
Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Mary Cathedral, Diocese of Lansing
2010
January 1
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
February 17
Ash Wednesday
April 4
Easter
May 23
Pentecost
July 4
Independence Day
August 15
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation - USA
November 1
All Saints - Solemnity
November 2
Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
November 25
Thanksgiving
Diocesan Central Service Offices Closed
November 26
Diocesan Central Service Offices Closed
November 28
First Sunday of Advent
December 8
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation - USA
December 9
Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Mary Cathedral, Diocese of Lansing
2011
January 1
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God