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👑 Announcing this year’s Golden Halo winner 👑
April 2, 2026
Supreme Executive Committee
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But first… what an incredible season it has been. We have learned, laughed, and lived into the witness of some truly amazing saints.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us on Facebook Live to meet our bloggers, vloggers, and the Forward Movement team. If you missed it, you can catch the replay on Facebook or YouTube:

This year was all about community makers and bridge builders, and we are so grateful you were part of this growing, faithful, joy-filled community as we deepen our love of Jesus 🙏

And remember, Lent Madness is not just for Lent…

Join us this summer for 2027 saint nominations

Tune in this November for the bracket reveal

And stay connected for fun all year long

But now… the moment we have all been waiting for…

Click the link below for a special presentation of the Golden Halo Winner from Bishop Phoebe Roaf..

🎉 CLICK FOR THE GOLDEN HALO WINNER HERE!!! 🎉

Thanks Be to God, and as always….. Happy Lent!!
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For the Golden Halo: Desmond Tutu vs. Constance and her Companions
April 1, 2026
Supreme Executive Committee
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👑 The Golden Halo matchup is here 👑

And to celebrate, join us today at 12pm EST on Facebook Live as we meet some of our bloggers, connect with friends of Forward Movement, and celebrate all things Lent Madness 2026! 🎥

On behalf of Fr. Christian and me, thank you for an incredible season of fun, faith, and fellowship. Together we have lifted up community makers and bridge builders, and hopefully become a little more like them along the way. This has truly been a labor of love, and we are so grateful for all of you 🙏

But before we celebrate… we still have a Golden Halo to award ✨

Will it be St. Mary’s champions, Constance and her companions

or

The Arch himself, Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Two incredible witnesses. One final vote! As always, it is up to you. Pray about it, join us live, and VOTE 🗳️

We’ll see you on Facebook live today, this summer for 2027 Saint nominations, & in November for All Bracketstide!!!💜 (more…)

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Constance and Companions Win Lent Madness 2026!

The Golden Halo

April 1st: Constance and her Companions (62%) defeats Desmond Tutu (38%)

Faithful 4

March 31st: Desmond Tutu (74%) defeats Benedict of Nursia (26%)
March 30th: Constance and her Companions (70%) defeats Martin Luther (30%)

Elate 8

March 27th: Benedict of Nursia (55%) defeats Blessed Gerard (45%)
March 26th: Constance and her Companions (62%) defeats Peter the Apostle (38%)
March 25th: Desmond Tutu (72%) defeats Janani Luwum (28%)
March 24th: Martin Luther (58%) defeats Joan of Arc (42%)

Saintly 16

March 23rd: Constance and her Companions (82%) defeats Cosmas and Damian (18%)
March 20th: Blessed Gerard (51%) defeats Clare of Assisi (49%)
March 19th: Janani Luwum (67%) defeats Damien of Hawai'i (33%)
March 18th: Joan of Arc (53%) defeats Nino of George (47%)
March 17th: Peter the Apostle (52%) defeats Thomas the Apostle (48%)
March 16th: Benedict of Nursia (78%) defeats Anthony the Great (22%)
March 13th: Desmond Tutu (64%) defeats Edith Stein (36%)
March 12th: Martin Luther (51%) defeats Richard Hooker (49%)

Round of 32

March 11th: Constance and her Companions (75%) defeats the Martyrs of Uganda (25%)
March 10th: Blessed Gerard (54%) defeats Julie Billiart (46%)
March 9th: Damien of Hawai'i (55%) defeats Brother Roger of Taize (45%)
March 6th: Joan of Arc (51%) defeats Macrina the Monk (49%)
March 5th: Cosmas & Damian (53%) defeats Priscilla & Aquila (47%)
March 4th: Clare of Assisi (69%) defeats Scholastica (31%)
March 3rd: Janani Luwum (57%) defeats Wang Zhiming (43%)
March 2nd: Nino of Georgia (64%) defeats Gregory the Illuminator (37%)
February 27th: Thomas the Apostle (87%) defeats the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus (13%)
February 26th: Anthony the Great (57%) defeats Paul of Thebes (43%)
February 25th: Edith Stein (52%) defeats Amy Carmichael (48%)
February 24th: Richard Hooker (67%) defeats Thomas Cranmer (33%)
February 23rd: Peter the Apostle (65%) defeats Paul the Apostle (35%)
February 21st: Benedict of Nursia (52%) defeats Basil the Great (48%)
February 20th: Desmond Tutu (70%) defeats Elizabeth Ann Seton (30%)
February 19th: Martin Luther (63%) defeats John Wesley (37%)

Review the 2026 bracket in advance, make your selections, and then come here every day of Lent to keep up with your favorite saint.

Clicking on the bracket will bring up a larger, up-to-date, printable one (get a blank bracket to print at home HERE).

2026 Calendar

Download a printable matchup calendar HERE.

Round
of 
32

Feb 19
John Wesley
vs
Martin Luther
20
Elizabeth Ann Seton
vs 
Desmond Tutu
21
Benedict of Nursia
vs 
Basil the Great
22
FIRST
SUNDAY
IN
LENT
23
Paul the Apostle
vs
Peter the Apostle
24
Richard Hooker
vs
Thomas Cranmer
25
Amy Carmichael
vs
Edith Stein
26
Anthony the Great
vs 
Paul of Thebes
27
Seven Sleepers of Ephesus
vs 
Thomas the Apostle
28
MAR 1
SECOND
SUNDAY
IN
LENT
2
Gregory the Illuminator 
vs
Nino of Georgia
3
Janani Luwum 
vs
Wang Zhiming
4
Clare of Assisi
vs
Scholastica
5
Cosmas & Damian 
vs 
Priscilla & Aquila
6
Joan of Arc 
vs 
Marina the Monk
7
8
THIRD
SUNDAY
IN
LENT
9
Brother Roger of Taize
vs 
Damien of Hawai'i
10
Julie Billiart
vs
Blessed Gerard
11
Constance & Her Companions
vs
Martyrs of Uganda
12
Wesley/ Luther
vs
Hooker/
Cranmer
13
Seton/ Tutu
vs
Carmichael/ Stein
14
Saintly
16
15
FOURTH
SUNDAY
IN
LENT
16
Benedict/ Basil
vs
Anthony/ Paul of Thebes
17
Paul/ Peter
vs
Sleepers/ Thomas
18
Gregory/ Nino
vs
Joan/ Marina
19
Luwum/ Zhiming
vs
Brother Roger/ Damien
20
Clare/ Scholastica
vs
Julie/ Gerard
21
22
FIFTH
SUNDAY
IN
LENT
23
C&D/ P&A
vs
Constance/ Martyrs
24
Upper
Left
Quadrant
25
Bottom
Right
Quadrant
26
Bottom
Left
Quadrant
27
Upper
Right
Quadrant
28
Elate
8
29
PALM
SUNDAY
30
Faithful
4
31
Faithful
4
APR 1
Golden
Halo
2
Maundy
Thursday
3
Good
Friday
4
Holy
Saturday
Icon style image of various saints.

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