March 17
March 17 is the optional memorial of Saint Patrick, Bishop in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for March 17
Saint Patrick, Bishop
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Saint profiles for March 17
March 17 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.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Patrick, Bishop
Readings for March 17, 2026Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Patrick, Bishop
Readings for March 17, 2027Friday, March 17, 2028
Friday of the Second Week of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Patrick, Bishop
Readings for March 17, 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.
