Holy Days of Obligation to attend Mass vary by country. Since the Blessed Virgin Mary is the patron of the Americas, many of our holy days of obligation revolve around the life of the Virgin Mary.
2025 Holy Days of Obligation for the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese:
All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Mass
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, August 15, 2025
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, November 1, 2025
All Saints’ Day
Monday, December 8, 2025
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Christmas
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