Memorial
Saint Francis Xavier, Priest
A memorial in the General Roman Calendar, kept on 3 December, in white. Next: Thursday, 3 December 2026.
Its date and rank in each calendar
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Roman Calendar | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
| United States | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
| England | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
| Wales | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
| Scotland | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
| Ireland | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
| Canada | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
| Australia | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
| Philippines | Thu 3 DecMemorial | Fri 3 DecMemorial | — |
A dash: not kept that year in that calendar, or outranked by a Sunday or a greater feast. See the ranks of celebrations.
The readings at Mass, Thursday, 3 December 2026
- First Reading: Isaiah 26:1-6
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a
- Gospel: Matthew 7:21, 24-27
In full, from the World English Bible, on the day’s page.
In the 1962 Missal
Kept as St. Francis Xavier, Class III, in white, on Thursday, 3 December 2026, the same day.