August 20
August 20 is the memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for August 20
Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
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Saint profiles for August 20
August 20 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, August 20, 2026
Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
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Readings for August 20, 2026Friday, August 20, 2027
Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
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Readings for August 20, 2027Sunday, August 20, 2028
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
Readings for August 20, 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.
