What is the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church?
What is the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church?
Today, join Fr. Gabriel Cillo, MIC, as he explains the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church! Each year, this feast is observed on the Monday after Pentecost Sunday, with the feast being celebrated this year on Monday, May 29, 2023. This explains what you need to know!
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