Holy Days of Obligation
2006 – 2007

Wednesday, November 1, 2006 –
The Solemnity of All Saints

Friday, December 8, 2006 –
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Monday, December 25, 2006 –
The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Monday, January 1, 2007 –
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (The obligation to attend Mass does not apply this year. Seebelow)

Sunday, May 20, 2007 –
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Traditionally celebrated on the Thursday of the sixth week of Easter, this holy day is henceforth always celebrated on the seventh Sunday of Easter)

Wednesday, August 15, 2007 –
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Thursday, November 1, 2007 –
The Solemnity of All Saints

Saturday, December 8, 2007 –
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Tuesday, December 25, 2007 –
The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

These holy days of obligation are to be observed in Latin rite dioceses, with the following amendment: Whenever January 1, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption, or November 1, the Solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated. From a decree by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, December 13, 1991.

Funeral Masses are not to be celebrated on Solemnities that are Holy Days of Obligation, GIRM #380

If you have questions please contact the Office of Liturgy at 303-715-3162.