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Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception

The month of December is traditionally dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. This belief of the Church was defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854 as an article of revealed truth. Here’s how Blessed Pope Pius IX defined the doctrine in his proclamation of December 8, 1854: “The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first…

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What is Advent

What is Advent

What is Advent? Advent, which comes from the Latin word for "arrival" or "coming," is a period of preparation for the birth of our Lord. It is a time of joyous anticipation, but also of penance and preparation for the great Christmas feast. The liturgical color of the season is purple, a sign of penance. …

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SMM Bells

SMM Bells

Where were our bells made? Our bells were cast at the Fonderie Paccard located in Annecy, France and were installed by the Christoph Paccard Bell Foundry from Charleston, SC. The Paccard foundry in France is over 225 years old, having cast their first bell in 1796! How many bells are in the tower? When were…

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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Christ the King Sunday celebrates the all-embracing authority of Christ as King and Lord of the cosmos. Officially called the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, it is celebrated on the final Sunday of the Liturgical year which is the Sunday before Advent begins. Liturgical Color(s): White Type of Holiday: Solemnity; Holy Day…

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