Saturday, August 13, 2011

Assumption of Mary: Catholic holy day of obligation

Here's an overview of this important date on the calendar of the Roman Catholic Church.  When August 15 falls on a Monday, U.S. Catholics are not required to observe the requirement to go to church to mark the holy day.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8309849/why_the_feast_of_the_assumption_is.html?cat=34

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