Assumption 2026

This schedule includes the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a special event on its vigil. This feast is ordinarily a Holyday of Obligation, but because it falls on a Saturday this year, the obligation to attend Mass is unambiguously lifted.

Please note that while we have included some Masses from parishes' regular schedules on the dates below where they apply, we have not reproduced the regular schedules in their entirety. Please check the Arlington Parishes and Neighboring Dioceses pages for parishes' routine schedules.

Vigil of the Assumption, Friday, August 14

• Diocese of Wheeling–Charleston

  • Priory of the Annunciation of the B.V.M. (Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem)

  • Missa solemnis preceded by candlelight procession at 7:30 p.m.

    • Reception to follow

      • Festive Filipino food will be provided

      • Donations of bottled water, sodas, juices, beer, wine, desserts, and fruit trays are requested from those who can give

      • Please contact the priory if you can donate any of the above items

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saturday, August 15

• Diocese of Arlington

  • St. John the Baptist, Front Royal

    • Missa lecta at 7 a.m. in the Historic Church

    • Missa solemnis at 9 a.m. at Christ the King Chapel (Christendom College)

  • Holy Trinity at Renaissance Montessori School, Nokesville

    • Missa lecta at 7:30 a.m.

    • Missa cantata at 12 noon

  • St. Rita of Cascia, Alexandria: None

  • St. John the Beloved, McLean

    • Missa lecta at 7:15 a.m.

  • St. Anthony of Padua Mission, King George

    • Missa cantata at 9 a.m.

    • Potluck to follow in the parish hall. Please bring an appetizer, brunch item, or treat to share.

  • St. Patrick, Fredericksburg: None

  • Sacred Heart of Jesus at Sacred Heart Academy, Winchester: None

• Archdiocese of Baltimore

  • National Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore

    • Missa lecta at 7 a.m.

    • Holy Hour at 8 a.m.

    • Missa cantata at 10 a.m.

• Diocese of Richmond

  • St. Joseph, Richmond

    • Missa lecta at 9 a.m.

    • Missa solemnis at 11:15 a.m.

  • St. Benedict, Chesapeake

    • Missa lecta at 7 a.m.

    • Missa cantata at 9 a.m.

• Diocese of Wheeling–Charleston

  • Priory of the Annunciation of the B.V.M. (Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem)

    • Missa lecta at 8 a.m.

    • Missa lecta at 11:15 a.m.