The Office for Papal Liturgical Celebrations has published the calendar of celebrations to be presided over by the Holy Father in October.
They include: Saturday, October 4, a Vigil of Prayer in preparation of the Synod on the Family, in St. Peter’s Square beginning at 6pm Rome time.
October 5, XXVII Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mass for the opening of the Extraordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family in St Peter’s basilica, at 10 am Rome time.
October 12, XXVIII Sunday of Ordinary Time, a Mass of Thanksgiving in St Peter’s basilica for the equivalent canonization of two Canadian saints, at 10 am Rome time.
October 19, XXIX Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mass for the conclusion of the Extraordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family and the beatification of the Servant of God Pope Paul VI, in St Peter’s basilica in St. Peter’s basilica at 10.30am Rome time.
Monday October 20, a Consistory for some causes for canonization in the Consistory Hall of the Apostolic Palace.
