September 12
September 12 is the optional memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for September 12
The Most Holy Name of Mary
Optional MemorialWhite
Saint profile for September 12
September 12 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.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Most Holy Name of Mary
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for September 12, 2026Sunday, September 12, 2027
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SundayGreen
Not celebrated this year: The Most Holy Name of Mary
Readings for September 12, 2027Tuesday, September 12, 2028
The Most Holy Name of Mary
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for September 12, 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.
