Solemnity
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A Solemnity of the Roman Catholic Church observes an event in the life of Jesus, Mary, and the saints, beginning on the evening prior to actual date. Solemnity is made up of Latin words solet and annus, meaning a yearly (annual) celebration. They are observed throughout the entire Church.
Solemnities observed by the Roman Church
| January 1 | Mary, Mother of God (formerly known as the Feast of the Circumcision) |
| Sunday between Jan 2 & 8 | Epiphany, in United States only; elsewhere January 6 |
| March 19 | Joseph, Husband of Mary |
| March 25 | Annunciation |
| March/April (varies) | Easter Triduum |
| 40 days after Easter | Ascension of the Lord |
| 50 days after Easter | Pentecost |
| Sunday after Pentecost | Holy Trinity |
| Sunday after Holy Trinity | Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) |
| Friday after Corpus Christi | Sacred Heart |
| June 24 | Birth of John the Baptist |
| June 29 | Peter and Paul, Apostles |
| August 15 | Assumption of Mary |
| November 1 | All Saints |
| November (varies, always Sun) | Christ the King |
| December 8 | Immaculate Conception |
| December 25 | Christmas |