The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday, Aug. 15, is a Holy Day of Obligation, and It Starts With Vigil Masses on Tuesday Evening
On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2017, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. Catholics are required to participate in Mass (or Eastern Rite Catholic Divine Liturgy) on Wednesday, or on Tuesday evening at a Vigil Mass (absent a valid excuse, such as illness or the need to care for
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