The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God on Jan. 1, 2025, is a holy day of obligation. We close out the Christmas octave—the eight days following the birth of Christ—with a day honoring Mary as the Mother of God. (USCCB)
Mass times at St. Anthony
- Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 4:30 p.m. (Vigil Mass)
- Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Additional resources
Diocese of Grand Rapids
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Read, reflect and pray (USCCB)
Pope Benedict XVI on Mary (Homily, Jan. 2012)
Jan. 1 is also World Day of Peace (Resources | Read Pope Francis’ message for the 2025 World Day (multiple languages)