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Optional Memorial of St. Apollinaris, bishop and martyr

Today's Mass Readings

On This Day in Catholic History:
514 - Pope Hormisdas assumes the papacy of the Roman Catholic Church.

1962 Pope John XXIII (1881–1963) sent invitations to all "separated Christian Churches and Communities," asking each to send delegate-observers to the upcoming Vatican II Ecumenical Council in Rome.

Birthdays:

1822 - Gregor Mendel, father of modern genetics (d. 1884)

1938 - Natalie Wood, American actress (d. 1981)

1942 - Pete Hamilton, American race car driver

1945 - Kim Carnes, American singer and songwriter

1969 - Josh Holloway, American actor

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