Holy Days of Obligation

In the Catholic Church, Holy Days of Obligation (also called holydays, holidays, or days of obligation) are days on which "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. Family needs or important social service can legitimately excuse from the obligation of Sunday rest. The faithful should see to it that legitimate excuses do not lead to habits prejudicial to religion, family life, and health"
Catechism of the Catholic Church 2185
Holy Days of Obligation for 2025:
January 1: The Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
This is
not a Holy Day of Obligation
Masses:
- Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at 5:00pm (vigil)
- Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 at 9:00am
June 1: Ascension of the Lord
This IS a Holy Day of Obligation
- (40 days after Easter Sunday)
August 15: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This IS a Holy Day of Obligation
Masses:
- Vigil Mass on Monday, August 14 at 6:30pm
- Tuesday, August 15 at 8:30am and 6:30pm
November 1: All Saints' Day
This IS a Holy Day of Obligation
Masses:
- Tuesday, October 31st Vigil Mass at 6:30pm
- Wednesday, November 1 at 8:30am and 6:30pm
December 8: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
This IS a Holy Day of Obligation
Masses:
- Vigil Mass on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30pm
- Friday, December 8 at 8:30am and 6:30pm
December 25: The Navity of the Lord (Christmas)
This IS a Holy Day of Obligation
Mass times will be added.
