Tag Archives: Holy Days of Obligation

WDTPRS POLL: How did you fulfill your Christmas/Sunday Mass obligation? (With a short rant about Hell.)

Posted on 26 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Catholics are obliged to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and also certain other “days of precept”, also called Holy Days of Obligation. We fulfill our obligation by attending Mass (or Divine Liturgy of course) on the day itself or … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: SSPX and fulfilling Sunday Mass obligation

Posted on 9 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have heard from a solid priest-friend that attending an SSPX Mass is perfectly permissible for a Catholic in good standing, and such a one can even there receive communion. Today I was to go to an EF Mass at … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Do I follow the law from back home when I am travelling?

Posted on 2 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
What should one do when one is travelling on an HDO? Should one follow the rule for the diocese one is actually in, or the one where one resides? What if one is on the plane during the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Work or school on Holy Days of Obligation

Posted on 3 November 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have a question regarding Holy Days.  I am no longer a student, but when I was I always remember having school on Holy Days (and I went to a Catholic grade school and high school).  Yet, my … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: All Saints NOT of obligation in 2010

Posted on 1 November 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Can you give insight regarding All Saints not being a Holy Day of Obligation? This was announced at a Mass my husband attended today in our diocese. It is also posted on Diocese website. There isn’t elaboration. I … Continue reading →

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REMINDER – 1 January – Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on 29 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

1 January 2010 is a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States. 
It is among the Holy Days for the Latin Church.
If you are able to go to Mass on 1 January and do not go, you … Continue reading →

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