December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Mary, under the title of her Immaculate Conception, is the Patroness of the United States. It is a holyday of obligation As the celebration of the Blessed Mother under her title of the Immaculate Conception is the Patronal Solemnity of our nation, please make a special effort to attend Mass on Monday, December 8th to pray for our country. Masses will be at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.