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religion10 days ago•2 min saved

Assumption Day Falls on Saturday—No Extra U.S. Mass Obligation in 2026

The Assumption on Aug. 15, 2026 falls on a Saturday, and in the U.S. that means no additional Mass obligation beyond the regular Sunday obligation; six holy days exist, but bishops can transfer or abolish them when they fall on a Saturday or Monday, per Canon Law.

via EWTN News|

#assumption-of-mary #canon-law #holy-days-of-obligation

world1 year ago•1 min saved

California Catholic Dioceses Allow Parishioners to Skip Mass Due to ICE Raid Fears

The Diocese of San Bernardino has issued a dispensation allowing Catholics who fear ICE raids to skip Mass, citing increased immigration enforcement and detentions on church property, and marking the first such official exemption in the U.S.

via NPR|

#catholic #dispensation #immigration