A wise woman once referred to Holy Days of Obligation as “holy days of opportunity.” Ever wonder why the Church compels Catholics to attend Mass on these special days? Did you know that the United States celebrates a different list of holy days than the rest of the world Church, and that certain U.S. dioceses celebrate holy days on different dates than the rest of the country? Learn more about these holy days of opportunity.
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