Optional Memorial
Saint John Henry Newman, Priest and Doctor of the Church
An optional memorial in the General Roman Calendar, kept on 9 October, in white. Next: Friday, 9 October 2026.
Its date and rank in each calendar
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Roman Calendar | Fri 9 OctOptional Memorial | Sat 9 OctOptional Memorial | Mon 9 OctOptional Memorial |
| United States | Fri 9 OctOptional Memorial | Sat 9 OctOptional Memorial | Mon 9 OctOptional Memorial |
| England | Fri 9 OctFeast | Sat 9 OctFeast | Mon 9 OctFeast |
| Wales | Fri 9 OctFeast | Sat 9 OctFeast | Mon 9 OctFeast |
| Scotland | Fri 9 OctOptional Memorial | Sat 9 OctOptional Memorial | Mon 9 OctOptional Memorial |
| Ireland | Fri 9 OctOptional Memorial | Sat 9 OctOptional Memorial | Mon 9 OctOptional Memorial |
| Canada | Fri 9 OctOptional Memorial | Sat 9 OctOptional Memorial | Mon 9 OctOptional Memorial |
| Australia | Fri 9 OctOptional Memorial | Sat 9 OctOptional Memorial | Mon 9 OctOptional Memorial |
| Philippines | Fri 9 OctOptional Memorial | Sat 9 OctOptional Memorial | Mon 9 OctOptional Memorial |
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, Friday, 9 October 2026, England
- First Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:8-14
- Gospel: Matthew 13:47-52
In full, from the World English Bible, on the day’s page.
In the 1962 Missal
Not found in the 1962 calendar in 2026: it may be a later addition, or kept under another title. See how the two calendars differ.