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Liturgical Calendar 1978
Browse the liturgical calendar for 1978. Pick a day—or jump to a key date below—to see what's celebrated and whether fasting or abstinence applies.
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Tuesday, August 15, 1978
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Key dates 1978
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Easter 1978?
- Easter Sunday 1978 is Sunday, March 26, 1978 on the General Roman Calendar.
- When is Ash Wednesday 1978?
- Ash Wednesday 1978 is Wednesday, February 8, 1978—the start of Lent.
- What is a solemnity in the liturgical calendar?
- A solemnity is one of the Church's greatest feast days—Easter, Christmas, Pentecost, and others. Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours give them first place.
- Which liturgical calendar is this?
- Dates follow the General Roman Calendar for 1978, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.