Posted on 08/06/2010 7:56:57 AM PDT by Salvation
Lists Every Catholic Should be Familiar With
Holy Days of Obligation in Addition to Sundays (English-speaking Countries)
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United States |
Canada |
England & Wales |
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Circumcision |
Circumcision |
Circumcision |
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Ireland |
Scotland |
Australia & New Zealand |
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Circumcision |
Circumcision |
Circumcision |
Note:
In the United States: in the Novus Ordo: if 1 January, 15 August, or 1 November falls on a Saturday or Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated; if 15 August or 8 December falls on a Sunday, the Feast is celebrated the next day, but the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated; the Feast of the Circumcision is referred to as "Mary, Mother of God"; the Feast of the Ascension in the United States might be celebrated on the 7th Sunday of Easter, according to Province.
Open thread for the discussion of Holy Days of Obligation.
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Jesus’ circumcision is a holy day of obligation? Never heard that. Is it called something else commonly?
January 1 used to be called the Circumcision. It is now a Holy Day — Mary, the Mother of God.
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