Saint Alphonsus Mary Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
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Liturgical Calendar 1981
Browse the liturgical calendar for 1981. 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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Saturday, August 1, 1981
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Liturgical calendar by year
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Key dates 1981
Browse by month 1981
Open a month to see solemnities and feast days for that part of the year.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Easter 1981?
- Easter Sunday 1981 is Sunday, April 19, 1981 on the General Roman Calendar.
- When is Ash Wednesday 1981?
- Ash Wednesday 1981 is Wednesday, March 4, 1981—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 1981, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.