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

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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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The Solemnity of the Assumption on Tuesday, Aug. 15, is a Holy Day of Obligation, and It Starts With Vigil Masses on Monday Evening

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On Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, the Catholic Church marks 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 Tuesday, or on Monday evening at a Vigil Mass. The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary honors the Blessed Mother,

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