February 8
February 8 is the optional memorial of Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for February 8
Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
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Saint profiles for February 8
February 8 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, February 8, 2026
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
Readings for February 8, 2026Monday, February 8, 2027
Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for February 8, 2027Tuesday, February 8, 2028
Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for February 8, 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.
