Holy Days of Obligation
observed in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
Date
Solemnity
Exceptions
January 1
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Not
obligatory if it falls on a Monday or Saturday
August 15
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Not obligatory if it falls on a Monday or Saturday
November 1
All Saints
Not obligatory if it falls on a Monday or Saturday
December 8
Immaculate Conception
Since
it is the patronal feast of the United States, this solemnity is always a day of obligation WHEN IT IS
CELEBRATED ON DECEMBER 8. When December 8 is a Sunday of Advent,
the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is moved to Monday,
December 9, but without the obligation.
December 25
Christmas
None
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