Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...

Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption. (CNS/Claudio Peri, EPA) Mary's assumption ...

On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into heaven. But while the feast day, a solemnity, is a relatively new one, ...

Feast of the Assumption, which draws thousands to Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood, takes place over four days starting Thursday, Aug. 14. What began as a solemn Catholic observance of the Virgin ...

The Feast of the Assumption is a Catholic holy day of obligation, celebrated on August 15th, which commemorates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into Heaven upon her death. It ...

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MANCHESTER — The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church will celebrate its Feast Day, the Dormition (Falling Asleep) or Assumption of the Virgin Mary, with special services Aug. 14 and 15. A Great Vespers ...

On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into heaven. But while the feast day is a relatively new ...