Liturgical Resources

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The Office for Worship has compiled resources to help you facilitate an encounter with Jesus Christ in parish liturgies.

Holy Days of Obligation 2023
Solemnity Date Day
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God1 January 1 Sunday
The Ascension of the Lord2 May 22 Sunday
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15 Tuesday
All Saints’ Day November 1 Wednesday
The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary December 8 Friday
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) December 25 Monday



1In the Ecclesiastical Province of Los Angeles the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, is not observed, except on Sunday, as a holy day of obligation
2The solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is transferred from May 18th (Thurs) to Sunday, May 22nd.

Holy Days of Obligation 2024
Solemnity Date Day
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God1 January 1 Monday
The Ascension of the Lord2 May 12 Sunday
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15 Thursday
All Saints’ Day November 1 Friday
The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary December 9 Monday
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) December 25 Wednesday



1In the Ecclesiastical Province of Los Angeles the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, is not observed, except on Sunday, as a holy day of obligation.
2The solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is transferred from May 9th (Thurs) to Sunday, May 12nd.
3When this solemnity falls on either a Monday or a Saturday the obligation is abrogated.

Reminder for Schools: “School communities are expected to offer the celebration of Mass as a school community on Holy Days of Obligation when those fall on a school day.” See section 4.3.5-Liturgical Education and Celebrations

These resources will be updated regularly.

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