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Holy and Noteworthy Days
2010
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Solemnity of Mary |
Holy Day of Obligation |
January 1 |
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Ash Wednesday |
Fast and Abstinence |
February 17 |
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Passion (Palm) Sunday |
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March 28 |
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Good Friday |
Fast and Abstinence |
April 2 |
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Easter |
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April 4 |
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Ascension |
Holy Day of Obligation (transferred to
Sunday, May 16, 2010 in most dioceses of the United States) |
May 13 |
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Pentecost Sunday |
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May 23 |
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Assumption of the Virgin Mary |
Holy Day of Obligation |
August 15 |
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All Saints' Day |
Holy Day of Obligation** |
November 1 |
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Start of Advent |
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November 28 |
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Immaculate Conception |
Holy Day of Obligation |
December 8 |
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Christmas |
Holy Day of Obligation |
December 25 |
Abstinence: Catholics 14 and older should abstain from eating meat on Ash
Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays of Lent
Fast and Abstinence: Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 should fast (eat
one full meal and two smaller meals) on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
** When falling on a Monday or Saturday, the
obligation for these feasts has been removed.
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