March 3
March 3 is the optional memorial of Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for March 3
Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin
Optional MemorialWhiteProper to the United States
Saint profiles for March 3
March 3 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 3, 2026
Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin
Readings for March 3, 2026Wednesday, March 3, 2027
Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin
Readings for March 3, 2027Friday, March 3, 2028
Friday after Ash Wednesday
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin
Readings for March 3, 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.
