Optional Memorial
Saint Patrick, Bishop
An optional memorial in the General Roman Calendar, kept on 17 March, in white. Next: Wednesday, 17 March 2027.
Its date and rank in each calendar
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Roman Calendar | Tue 17 MarOptional Memorial | Wed 17 MarOptional Memorial | Fri 17 MarOptional Memorial |
| United States | Tue 17 MarOptional Memorial | Wed 17 MarOptional Memorial | Fri 17 MarOptional Memorial |
| England | Tue 17 MarFeast | Wed 17 MarFeast | Fri 17 MarFeast |
| Wales | Tue 17 MarOptional Memorial | Wed 17 MarOptional Memorial | Fri 17 MarOptional Memorial |
| Scotland | Tue 17 MarFeast | Wed 17 MarFeast | Fri 17 MarFeast |
| Ireland | Tue 17 MarSolemnity · holy day | Wed 17 MarSolemnity · holy day | Fri 17 MarSolemnity · holy day |
| Canada | Tue 17 MarOptional Memorial | Wed 17 MarOptional Memorial | Fri 17 MarOptional Memorial |
| Australia | Tue 17 MarSolemnity | Wed 17 MarSolemnity | Fri 17 MarSolemnity |
| Philippines | Tue 17 MarOptional Memorial | Wed 17 MarOptional Memorial | Fri 17 MarOptional 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, Wednesday, 17 March 2027, England
- First Reading: 1 Peter 4:7b-11
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10
- Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
In full, from the World English Bible, on the day’s page.
In the 1962 Missal
Commemorated on Wednesday, 17 March 2027, the same day.