St. Dismas's Day

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St. Dismas's Day

March 25; second Sunday in October

According to the Bible, two thieves were crucified with Jesus. The one on his right, traditionally called Dismas, repented and was promised, "Today thou shalt be with me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43). He is therefore the patron saint of persons condemned to death. In the United States, the National Catholic Prison Chaplains' Association, by special permission from Rome, observes the second Sunday in October as Good Thief Sunday and holds masses in American prisons in honor of St. Dismas. March 25 is also the Feast of the Annunciation.

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AnnivHol-2000, p. 50
DaysCustFaith-1957, p. 88
DictDays-1988, pp. 33, 49
EncyEaster-2002, p. 245
OxYear-1999, p. 133
RelHolCal-2004, p. 92
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