Solemnity

A Solemnity of the Roman Catholic Church observes an event in the life of Jesus, Mary, and the saints, beginning on the evening prior to actual date. Solemnity is made up of Latin words solet and annus, meaning a yearly (annual) celebration. They are observed throughout the entire Church.

Solemnities observed by the Roman Church

January 1	Mary, Mother of God (formerly known as the Feast of the Circumcision )
Sunday between Jan 2 & 8	Epiphany, in United States only; elsewhere January 6
March 19	Joseph, Husband of Mary
March 25	Annunciation
March/April (varies)	Easter Triduum
40 days after Easter	Ascension of the Lord
50 days after Easter	Pentecost
Sunday after Pentecost	Holy Trinity
Sunday after Holy Trinity	Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Friday after Body & Blood	Sacred Heart
June 24	Birth of John the Baptist
June 29	Peter and Paul, Apostles
August 15	Assumption of Mary
November 1	All Saints
November (varies, always Sun)	Christ the King
December 8	Immaculate Conception
December 25	Christmas

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