April 2
April 2 is the optional memorial of Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for April 2
Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit
Optional MemorialWhite
Saint profiles for April 2
April 2 in 2026, 2027 and 2028
A Sunday, a season or a greater feast can take the place of a memorial, so what is celebrated on this date changes from year to year.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Holy Thursday
Paschal TriduumWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit
The Paschal Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Earlier in the day the bishop celebrates the Chrism Mass.
Readings for April 2, 2026Friday, April 2, 2027
Friday within the Octave of Easter
SolemnityWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit
Each day of the Easter octave is celebrated as a solemnity of the Lord.
Readings for April 2, 2027Sunday, April 2, 2028
Fifth Sunday of Lent
SundayViolet
Not celebrated this year: Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit
Readings for April 2, 2028
Celebrations are from the General Roman Calendar and the proper calendar for the dioceses of the United States, computed as described on the liturgical calendar. Your diocese or religious community may keep its own proper celebrations on this date. Saint profiles are listed under every date their own feast-day line gives.
