A solemnity is one of the highest-ranking celebrations in the Roman calendar and marks a mystery of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, or a saint of major significance.
The liturgical color for this observance is White. Purity, joy, and major celebrations of the Lord and saints who are not martyrs.
Ordinary Time traces the public life and teaching of Christ in ordered weeks outside the major penitential and festal seasons.
2nd week in Ordinary Time
Why this day matters
Corpus Christi honors the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church.
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is observed on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in the Ordinary Time season. It is kept as a solemnity with the liturgical color White. Corpus Christi honors the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the sacramental life of the Church. The date may be transferred to Sunday depending on local practice.
Holy day note: The date may be transferred to Sunday depending on local practice.