Seeking an explanation of the different dates for the memorial of St Paul of the Cross

Hi Everyone,
I was hoping that someone here may be able to explain the dates for the memorial of St Paul of the Cross. I know that here in the USA his memorial is celebrated today (October 20) but I am wondering why elsewhere in the world it is celebrated on April 28th? Where does this date come from? Any info would be helpful.
-God bless,
Glenn Dallaire
www.saintpaulofthecross.com

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Comment by Glenn Dallaire on October 20, 2009 at 8:02pm: Hi Father Michael,
Yes, your explanation clears it up perfectly! It all makes sense now! I couldn't for the life of me figure out the differences in the dates but now I understand.....Thank you very much!
-Glenn Dallaire

Comment by Fr. Michael Hoolahan CP on October 20, 2009 at 1:22pm: Dear Glenn,
The original date for the celebration of St. Paul's feast was April 28th. When I joined the Passionists in 1954 we celebrated on this date. After the Vatican Council the saints celebrations were transferred if possible to the date of their deaths. For Paul that was October 18th. However, this was the feast of Saint Luke. Therefore the universal church chose October 19th. This is the date that it is currently celebrated. However, in the USA the bishops required the celebration of the North American martyrs. Therefore, the US Passionists asked to celebrate the feast on October 20th in the USA.

Hope that clears it up. fr. Mike Hoolahan CP