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Holy Days of Obligation
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The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains holy days of obligation this way:
On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful are to refrain from engaging in work or activities that hinder the worship owed to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s Day, the performance of the works of mercy, and the appropriate relaxation of mind and body.
Thursday, December 8, 2022 The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday, December 25, 2022 Christmas Sunday, January 1, 2023 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, May 18, 2023 Ascension of Jesus Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday, November1, 2023 All Saints' Day Friday, Decemeber 8, 2023 The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas -
Other Imporatnt Days
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Annunciation: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Palm Sunday: April 2, 2023
Easter Sunday: April 9 2023
Corpus Christi: Sunday, June 11. 2023