Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 28
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
Memorial · Red
Rosary today
Fasting and abstinence
No fasting or abstinence today. per USCCB
Questions about October 17, 2026
What feast or saint is celebrated on October 17, 2026?
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr (memorial, red vestments).
What mysteries of the rosary are prayed on October 17, 2026?
The Joyful Mysteries, because it is a Saturday.
Can Catholics eat meat on Saturday, October 17, 2026?
Yes. No fasting or abstinence applies today.
Is October 17, 2026 a holy day of obligation?
No.