Sunday, Nov. 1

All Saints

The Solemnity of All Saints. The solemnity is celebrated in honor of all the saints known and unknown. With the solemnity falling on a Sunday, the regular Sunday obligation fulfills the requirement to participate in Mass.

Monday, Nov. 2

All Soul's 

All Souls’ Day. The day marks a commemoration of all the faithful departed, and it is not a holy day of obligation.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Bishop's birthday

Bishop Raica will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Birmingham at 11 a.m. on the occasion of his birthday. The cathedral is located at 2120 3rd Avenue, North.

Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 12-15

Seminary Live-In Weekend

The diocesan Office of Vocations will host a Seminary Live-in Weekend for men ages 18-35. Father Wyman Vintson, Vicar for Vocations, will lead the visit to St. Meinrad Seminary in St. Meinrad, Indiana, where men will have an opportunity to experience the daily life of a seminarian. For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations  at vocations@bhmdiocese.org or 205.838.2184.

Saturday, Nov. 21

Abbatial Blessing

The monks of St. Bernard Abbey will celebrate the Abbatial Blessing of Abbot Brendan Seipel, O.S.B., in the Abbey Church at 10 a.m. The abbey is located at 1600 St. Bernard Drive, Southeast, in Cullman. For more information, please visit stbernardabbey.com.

Sunday, Nov. 22

Solemnity

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.  

Thursday, Nov. 26

Thanksgiving

Sunday, Nov. 29

Advent

The First Sunday of Advent.