Calendar
Holy Thursday.
Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. It also commemorates His institution of the priesthood. The holy day falls on the Thursday before Easter and is part of Holy Week. Jesus celebrated the dinner as a […]
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday (also Holy and Great Friday), and Black Friday. - Wikipedia
Total Solar Eclipse
The "Great American Eclipse" occurs on this date - don't miss it!
When Science Goes Wrong: The Desire and Search for Truth – Br. Guy speaks at the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich
Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich, Inc. 37 Lafayette Place, Greenwich, CT, United StatesWhen we think that following science is a sure way to get to all the right answers, we misunderstand the nature and history of science
Adventures of a Vatican Astronomer – Br. Guy speaks at Fairfield University
Quick Center for the Arts Quick Center for Arts, Fairfield, CT, United StatesBr. Guy discusses what he does as a Vatican Astronomer
Cinco de Mayo
Mother's Day in the United States is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first official Mother's Day celebrated through a service of worship at St. Andrew's Methodist […]
Eta-Aquariid Meteor Shower
The Eta Aquariids are a strong shower when viewed from the southern tropics. From the equator northward, they usually only produce medium rates of 10-30 per hour just before dawn. Activity is good for a week centered the night of maximum activity. These are swift meteors that produce a high percentage of persistent trains, but […]
Mars at Perihelion
On this day, Mars it closest to the Sun in its orbit.
Mercury at Greatest Elongation
Mercury will reach its greatest separation from the Sun on this date.