The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory whose feast is celebrated on November 2.
The Holy Father’s Intentions for the Month November 2025
For the prevention of suicide: Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
Feasts for November
01. ALL SAINTS, Solemnity
02. ALL SOULS, Commem.
03. Martin de Porres, Opt. Mem.
04. Charles Borromeo, Memorial
09. Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Feast
10. Leo the Great, Memorial
11. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day (USA), Memorial
12. Josaphat, Memorial
13. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Memorial
15. Albert the Great, Opt. Mem.
16. THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sunday
17. Elizabeth of Hungary, Memorial
18. Basilicas of Peter and Paul; Rose Philippine Duchesne (USA), Opt. Mem.
21. Presentation of Mary, Memorial
22. Cecilia, Memorial
23. OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE, Solemnity
24. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions, Memorial
25. Catherine of Alexandria, Opt. Mem.
30. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, Sunday
Focus of the Liturgy
The Gospels for the Sundays in November 2025 except the last, are from St. Luke, Cycle C, and the Weekdays follow Year I. November 30th marks the new liturgical year and is the First Sunday of Advent. The Gospels return to Cycle A, following St. Matthew’s Gospel and the Weekdays follow Year II.
November 2nd
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
John 5:17-30: As the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also does the Son give life to those whom he chooses.
November 9th
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
John 2:13-22: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
November 16th
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 21:5-19: By your perseverance you will secure your lives.
November 23rd
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ,King of the Universe
Luke 23:35-43: Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
November 30th
First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:37-44: Stay awake, that you may be prepared!
The commemorations of Sts. Margaret of Scotland and Gertrude (November 16), Sts. Clement I and St. Columban (November 23) and St. Andrew (November 30) fall on Sundays and are superseded by the Sunday Liturgy.
extract from catholicculture.org website