We celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation, on December 8. The obligation to attend Mass is never abrogated.
In 1854, Pope Pius IX declared the dogma of the Immaculate Conception:
The Most Holy Virgin Mary was, in the very first moment of her conception, by a unique gift of grace and privilege of Almighty God and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ the Redeemer of mankind, preserved free from all stains of original sin. (Ineffabilis Deus, Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius IX on the Immaculate Conception).
Mass Times
6:30 am English
12:10 English
7 pm Latin
You are invited to a joyful dinner Reception following the evening Mass hosted by the Marian Daughters in the Foley House.
For those who attend the Sunday 5:30 pm Mass: We have two separate and distinct obligations to attend Mass:
Sunday, December 7th, the Second Sunday of Advent
Monday, December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, which is our national patronal Feast Day and a holy day of obligation.
Please plan to attend Mass on both Sunday, December 7th (or the Saturday evening vigil) and on Monday, December 8th.