Catholic Calendar
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| Catholic Calendar | |
| Developer | Universalis Publishing Ltd |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Pricing Model | Paid |
| Target audience | Catholic |
| Main Features | Liturgical calendar, daily saints, Mass readings, Liturgy of the Hours summaries, national variations |
| Description | Companion app to Universalis providing a standalone liturgical calendar with saints of the day, feast rankings, and local calendar support. |
| Links | iOS• Android• Website |
Catholic Calendar is a mobile application that provides a detailed liturgical calendar for the Catholic Church, listing daily saints, feast days, liturgical colors, and rankings, with support for various national calendars.[1][2][3] Developed by Universalis Publishing Ltd, the app is available on iOS and Android platforms, with the iOS version launched around 2011.[1] It is a paid application, with no free tier or in-app purchases noted in primary descriptions.[1][2]
The app displays the universal Roman Calendar along with options for local variations (e.g., USA, UK, Australia), including obligatory memorials, optional memorials, and solemnities, with brief notes on saints where applicable.[1][2] It serves as a companion to the full Universalis app, focusing specifically on calendar functions without the complete texts of the Liturgy of the Hours or Mass readings.[3] Its religious significance lies in aiding observance of the liturgical year, awareness of feast days, and devotion to saints as per the Church's calendar, supporting participation in the rhythm of Catholic liturgical life.[3] Hagiographic details are limited to calendar notations; for fuller saint biographies, consultation of approved sources is recommended. Audience, features, and pricing based on developer description as of January 2026.
Features
According to official app descriptions, Catholic Calendar emphasizes liturgical scheduling.[1][2][3]
Calendar display
- Full year view with daily feast rankings and liturgical colors
- List of saints and memorials for each day
- Support for multiple national calendars[1]
- Jump to specific dates or today's entry
- Search for saints or feasts
- Integration with device calendar (export options in some versions)[2]
History and development
Catholic Calendar was released by Universalis Publishing Ltd as a specialized tool complementing their main liturgical text app, with the iOS version appearing around 2011.[1][3] Updates align with liturgical calendar changes.
Pricing
The app requires a one-time purchase for download, with no additional subscriptions or in-app purchases.[1][2]
Organization
Developed by Universalis Publishing Ltd, known for digital liturgical resources.[3]
Reception
User reviews on app stores commend the app for its clear, accurate calendar presentation and utility in planning liturgical observance, often appreciating the national variations.[1][2]
Target audience
The app is intended primarily for a Catholic audience, including clergy, religious, and laity interested in following the Church's liturgical calendar and commemorating saints' feast days.[3][1]
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 "Catholic Calendar on the App Store". Apple App Store. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/catholic-calendar-universalis/id510504504.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Catholic Calendar on Google Play". Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universalis.calendar.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Universalis Apps". Universalis Publishing Ltd. https://universalis.com/apps.htm.