August 23
August 23 is the optional memorial of Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for August 23
Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin
Optional MemorialWhite
Saint profile for August 23
August 23 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.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
SundayGreen
Not celebrated this year: Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin
Readings for August 23, 2026Monday, August 23, 2027
Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for August 23, 2027Wednesday, August 23, 2028
Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for August 23, 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.
