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If you are in a country that has a different set of Holy Days, do you follow the Holy Days of your country? or The country you are in? ALso, could someone give me a list of The Holy Days in Portugal? thanks.

An example is how The Epiphany is on January 6. But in the US it is on The Sunday of that week (I think).
 
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If you are in a country that has a different set of Holy Days, do you follow the Holy Days of your country? or The country you are in? ALso, could someone give me a list of The Holy Days in Portugal? thanks.

An example is how The Epiphany is on January 6. But in the US it is on The Sunday of that week (I think).
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Hi. I’ll answer as best I can…

Common sense would dictate that you would follow the schedule of Holy Days in whichever country you reside. Otherwise, getting to Mass on Holy Days could prove quite challenging, I would imagine, since most Churches only offer an extended Mass schedule during their scheduled Holy Days.

I’m from the east coast of the United States and our 6 Holy Days of Obligation are as follows:
  1. January 1 - Solemnity of Mary
  2. Ascention Thursday - 40 days after Easter (date differs from year-to-year)
  3. August 15 - Assumption of Mary into Heaven
  4. November 1 - All Saints Day
  5. December 8 - Immaculation Conception (of Mary in St. Anne’s womb)
  6. December 25 - Christmas
 
Actually, I think that you go by the Holy Days of your diocese. This is because you need to remain loyal to your Bishop where ever you are.

I found this on another thread. forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?p=6079900#post6079900

Can. 12 §1. Universal laws bind everywhere all those for whom they were issued.

§2. All who are actually present in a certain territory, however, are exempted from universal laws which are not in force in that territory.

Can. 13 §1. Particular laws are not presumed to be personal but territorial unless it is otherwise evident.

§2. Travelers are not bound:

1/ by the particular laws of their own territory as long as they are absent from it unless either the transgression of those laws causes harm in their own territory or the laws are personal;
 
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Can. 12 §1. Universal laws bind everywhere all those for whom they were issued.

§2. All who are actually present in a certain territory, however, are exempted from universal laws which are not in force in that territory.

Can. 13 §1. Particular laws are not presumed to be personal but territorial unless it is otherwise evident.

§2. Travelers are not bound:

1/ by the particular laws of their own territory as long as they are absent from it unless either the transgression of those laws causes harm in their own territory or the laws are personal;

2/ by the laws of the territory in which they are present, with the exception of those laws which provide for public order, which determine the formalities of acts, or which regard immovable goods located in the territory.

So if it is a Universal Holy Day – and you are in a county without that day as a day of obligation – one is not bound. If it is not dispensed then you are.

If it is in effect there --then one is bound.

Local Holy Days that are not Universal – do not bind a traveler. Nor do ones own local days at home when you are away.

Here are the ONLY universal Holy Days…so these are the ONLY ones you would have to observe when traveling if they are not dispensed where you are traveling.

Can. 1246 §1. Sunday, on which by apostolic tradition the paschal mystery is celebrated, must be observed in the universal Church as the primordial holy day of obligation. The following days must also be observed: the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Epiphany, the Ascension, the Body and Blood of Christ, Holy Mary the Mother of God, her Immaculate Conception, her Assumption, Saint Joseph, Saint Peter and Saint Paul the Apostles, and All Saints.

(bear in mind that local Bishops conferences etc can change this list with the Holy See;’ approval – in their area)

Also you can ask your actual Bishop to dispense you of any while you are traveling if you think it may be a problem…for he has the power to dispense from universal laws for his people…

also be aware that if it is a impossibility …then one is not bound.

Angel 7 Also --i hope you saw my post on your doubt question…
 
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**Actually, I think that you go by the Holy Days of your diocese. This is because you need to remain loyal to your Bishop where ever you are. **

I found this on another thread. forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?p=6079900#post6079900

Can. 12 §1. Universal laws bind everywhere all those for whom they were issued.

§2. All who are actually present in a certain territory, however, are exempted from universal laws which are not in force in that territory.

Can. 13 §1. Particular laws are not presumed to be personal but territorial unless it is otherwise evident.

§2. Travelers are not bound:

1/ by the particular laws of their own territory as long as they are absent from it unless either the transgression of those laws causes harm in their own territory or the laws are personal;
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where do I find the Holy Days for My Diocese?
 
So there won’t be a Holy Day in my Diocese that is not included in the USCCB?
 
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