byCindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
An image of the Immaculate Conception depicting a crowned Mary is seen in the Chapel of the Choir in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 30, 2023. CNS photo/Lola Gomez
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be transferred to Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. The Holy See informed the U.S. Bishops that the obligation is also transferred. This is also the patronal feast of the Catholic Church in the United States of America. Here is the link to the previous explanation of this change: tinyurl.com/HolyDay2024 (case sensitive).