On Thursday, the School and Parish will join together for Mass to celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will be in the hall at 9:15am, we would love to see you all there.

Historical Context – Feast of the Assumption  - Since the 5th Century there has been an active tradition and belief around the assumption of Mary. The tradition states that Mary was physically ‘taken up’ into heaven at the end of her life. It is believed that her soul and her body remained united. This ancient belief was defined as an infallible teaching of the Church by Pope Pius XII in 1950. It is one of only two infallible statements that have been defined as such and both related to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The feast is celebrated on August 15 and is a Holy Day of Obligation.