The doctrine of the Assumption teaches that at the end of her life, Mary, the mother of Christ, was taken body and soul into heaven. Roman Catholics believe the doctrine of the Assumption, which ...

Aug. 15 is the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. In the United States, it is a holy day of obligation (in years when it does not fall on a Saturday or Monday). What is the Assumption of Mary, how ...

Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...