The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Vigin Mary

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn celebration of belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is universally celebrated on December 8, nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary, which is celebrated on September 8.  It is the Patronal Feastday of the United States.  Click on the links below for more information.

• The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (franciscan media)
• 8 Things You Need to Know About the Immaculate Conception (National Catholic Register)
• Mary's Immaculate Conception (by Father William Most, EWTN)