The Solemnity of the Assumption is August 15

While this Marian feast day is usually a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics, faithful are not obligated to attend Mass on this feast day this year. Though we are not required to attend, Mass, let us contionue our faith formation and ask, "What exactly are we celebrating with the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?" Learn more here.

Learn more about Marian Feast Days on the Liturgical Calendar in the "Our Faith" section of nolacatholic.org.