The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day, will be celebrated August 15 with Masses in English at 6:45an, Noon, and 7pm (Room 4) y una misa en español a las 7pm. (Sala 1).
What does Solemnity of the Assumption celebrate?
On August 15, the Church celebrates the fact that Mary, the Mother of God, was assumed into Heaven at the end of her earthly life.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 974) teaches, “The Most Blessed Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven where she already shares in the glory of her Son’s Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of his Body.”