Church calendar note: December 9 is a holy day of obligation
December 4, 2024 at 11:02 p.m.
This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation usually celebrated on December 8, will be celebrated on Monday, December 9 because December 8 is the Second Sunday of Advent. (Sundays of Advent outrank any other feasts on the Church calendar.) December 9 remains a holy day of obligation. Please consult your parish bulletin or website for mass schedules and details.
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This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation usually celebrated on December 8, will be celebrated on Monday, December 9 because December 8 is the Second Sunday of Advent. (Sundays of Advent outrank any other feasts on the Church calendar.) December 9 remains a holy day of obligation. Please consult your parish bulletin or website for mass schedules and details.