Liturgical Calendar 1979

Browse the liturgical calendar for 1979. Pick a day—or jump to a key date below—to see what's celebrated and whether fasting or abstinence applies.

December 1979

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General Roman Calendar.

Saturday, December 1, 1979

Saturday of the thirty-fourth week of Ordinary Time

Season: Ordinary Time

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Key dates 1979

Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 28, 1979
Ash Wednesday
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 8, 1979
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Good Friday
Friday, April 13, 1979
Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 15, 1979
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Pentecost
Sunday, June 3, 1979
Pentecost Sunday
All Saints
Thursday, November 1, 1979
All Saints
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 2, 1979
First Sunday of Advent
Christmas
Tuesday, December 25, 1979
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

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Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 1979?
Easter Sunday 1979 is Sunday, April 15, 1979 on the General Roman Calendar.
When is Ash Wednesday 1979?
Ash Wednesday 1979 is Wednesday, February 28, 1979—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 1979, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.