Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

On 15 August, Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and it is one of the most significant dates on the Church calendar.

This significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the Mother of Jesus Christ from the earth, when both her soul and her body were taken into the presence of God.

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is observed in the Catholic Church in Australia as a Holy Day of Obligation, a day when Catholics are expected to attend Mass.

The only other Holy Days of Obligation in the Australian Catholic Church are the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas day), Easter Sunday and all the Sundays of the year.

At Notre Dame College, we all participated in a whole College Mass for Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Mass was beautifully prepared by the Faith and Ministry Team and supported by many other staff.
Fr. Rob Galea was the main celebrant.

Please see Around the College for photos of this Mass.