Catholic Calendar from Universalis

You Need a Way to Stay Connected to the Liturgical Year Without Endlessly Googling Dates

Every Catholic knows the struggle: you wake up, check the calendar, and realize you have no idea what feast day it is, what the readings are, or whether you need to fast. You open your phone, search for the saint of the day, get distracted by notifications, and end up scrolling Instagram. The Catholic Calendar from Universalis solves that problem by putting the entire liturgical year in your pocket—without needing Wi-Fi, without ads, and without the digital noise.

This isn't just a date tracker. It's a complete digital missal, breviary, and liturgical guide rolled into one. You get the full General Roman Calendar, adapted for your region—whether you're in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or Ireland. Every feast, solemnity, memorial, and optional memorial is already there, pre-configured for your local observance. No more guessing whether your region celebrates a particular saint on a different day.

Your Daily Spiritual Companion, Offline and Always Ready

Open the app, and the first thing you see is "About Today." This is your daily briefing on the saint or feast of the day, complete with historical background and spiritual context. You learn not just who the saint was, but why the Church honors them today. It's like having a mini-hagiography course delivered fresh every morning.

But the real power lies in the daily Mass readings. You get two translations side-by-side: the Jerusalem Bible/Grail translation and the NAB translation. Want to compare how a particular verse is rendered? You can do that instantly. And with the "Mass Today" feature, you can seamlessly integrate the daily readings with the Order of Mass. It's like having a missal that never goes out of date—and never needs a ribbon bookmark.

The Liturgy of the Hours is fully included. You get Morning Prayer (Lauds), the three daytime hours (Terce, Sext, None), Evening Prayer (Vespers), Night Prayer (Compline), and the Office of Readings. Everything is laid out for you in the correct sequence. No flipping pages, no wondering which antiphon to use. The app does the heavy lifting, so you can focus on prayer.

What You Get with the Full Version

• Complete liturgical calendar for UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland, aligned with the General Roman Calendar
• Daily Mass readings in two translations (Jerusalem Bible/Grail and NAB) with the Order of Mass integrated
• Full Liturgy of the Hours including Morning, Daytime, Evening, Night Prayer, and Office of Readings
• "About Today" feature with historical and spiritual context for each saint and feast
• Audio subscriptions available for the Hours and daily Gospel (in English), plus the daytime Hours in Latin
• Zero ads in the full version—no interruptions, no distractions
• Fully offline operation after initial setup—no internet connection required, no downloads needed
• Self-contained app—no additional purchases or modules to install

Consider Downloading the Catholic Calendar from Universalis

If you're serious about following the liturgical year, this app is the most complete and convenient tool available. The free month-long preview gives you full access to everything—readings, hours, calendar, and audio—so you can test it before committing. After that, you can choose a subscription or buy permanent access outright. Audio subscriptions are separate, covering the Hours and daily Gospel in English, plus the daytime Hours in Latin.

We suggest trying the free preview first. You'll see immediately how much easier your daily prayer life becomes when everything is in one place, organized by date, and accessible offline. No more hunting for readings online. No more wondering if you're praying the correct psalms. Just open the app and start.

Download the mobile app now and experience the liturgical year as it was meant to be lived—fully, faithfully, and without distraction.

Disclaimer: This app requires an internet connection for initial setup and for audio content streaming. In-app purchases are available for subscriptions and permanent access. Audio subscriptions are separate from text subscriptions. The app is designed for users aged 4 and older. Data usage varies based on audio streaming; offline text usage consumes no data after initial download. Terms and privacy policy apply.