The Immaculate Conception, a solemnity celebrated on December 8, is the patronal feast of the United States. In 1854, Pope Pius IX's solemn declaration, Ineffabilis Deus (link al documento que ...

In a statement on its website, the archdiocese said the celebration of the Second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 8 takes precedence over the feast of the Immaculate Conception. “The norms of the ...

The early Christians consistently recognized Mary as the New Eve, drawing a direct parallel between her obedience and Eve’s ...

The Immaculate Conception is the belief that Mary was born free from original sin. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated by Catholics on 8 December each year.

MANILA, Philippines — As the Catholic faithful observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception today, President Marcos urged Filipinos to emulate Mary by serving others with compassion and humility.

It's a hallmark event symbolizing our Catholic, Marianist tradition. The tradition of celebrating Christmas and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception dates back to 1964, when a group of students ...

Bishop Joseph Williams, in his first Mass as the Ordinary of the Diocese of Camden, celebrates the Feast Day of ...

The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver held Ash Wednesday services on March 5, 2025. Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations.

The Friends of St. Joseph at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs honored St. Joseph with a Mass, dedication and blessing of the elaborate St. Joseph’s Altar on Friday ...

Mary's Immaculate Conception is a special gift from God preserving ... This caused negative reactions. In the east, the feast of Mary's conception was already being celebrated by the 7th century.