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TODAY IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Friday, April 17, 2026
Pope Saint Anicetus
Pope Saint Anicetus, the 11th pope, succeeded St. Pius towards the year c. 153, and reigned till about 168. He condemned Montanism, conferred with St. Polycarp on the Paschal date controversy, and forbade priests from growing their hair. He was martyred and is venerated on April 17.
Prayer Petitions for April 17, 2026
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LORD, hear our Prayers!
ARTICLES
Acts 5:34-42 // Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14 // John 6:1-15
Please feel free to leave your Prayer petitions and know that members of this online Catholic community will pray for your intentions. Also, please remember to pray for the intentions of others, the forgotten holy souls in purgatory, and for the Holy Father’s Intentions! LORD, hear our Prayers!
Acts 5:27-33 // Psalm 34:2, 9, 17-20 // John 3:31-36
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