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December 8 · Solemnity · White

Immaculate Conception

Defined as dogma by Pius IX in 1854: from the first moment of her conception, Mary was preserved from original sin in view of the merits of her Son. The patroness of the United States.

A prayerO Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

When is the feast of Immaculate Conception?

The feast is celebrated on December 8 each year, kept as a solemnity in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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