This 34th World Day of the Sick on February 11, 2026 is on the theme of, the compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain. Pope Leo XIV’s prayer for this day is:
“Sweet Mother, do not part from me. Turn not your eyes away from me. Walk with me at every moment and never leave me alone. You who always protect me as a true Mother, obtain for me the blessing of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”
This year’s National Catholic Healthcare Week is February 1-7.
This year’s theme Open Hearts, Healing, Hope reflects the profound belief that healing is communal.
It emphasizes the ways in which we are bound together by our shared humanity, and how compassion, justice, and solidarity guide our work to serve all people, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized.
Inspired by Catholic social teaching, the theme invites us to reflect on how our daily actions, decisions, and relationships contribute to a health system and a society where everyone belongs. This year’s theme is part of a national priority to work across Catholic health in Canada to foster communities of welcome for all.