Holy Days of Obligation and Solemnities

"Remember when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received only what you have given: a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice, and courage.
St. Francis of Assissi

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Diocese of Tyler,
St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church
January 1 - December 31, 2023

 
The precept of the Church specifies the law of the Lord more precisely: "On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass." (CIC, can. 1247) "The precept of participating in the Mass is satisfied by assistance at a Mass which is celebrated anywhere in a Catholic rite either on the holy day or on the evening of the preceding day.

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2180

All Sundays are Holy Days of Obligation. All other Holy Days of Obligation for 2023 are in bold font below.

Note: St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day, Patron saint of St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church.