The Aug. 13 reenactment of the assumption of Mary at the Valencia Cathedral is considered to be an “auto sacramental” (“sacramental act”), a genre of drama linked to Catholic rituals and traditions ...

St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral has served faithful worshippers dating back to the 1850s. Long the center of the Fall River Diocese, the church has suffered the consequences of age, but repairs ...

FALL RIVER — Restoration work has begun on the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 327 Second St., and there is still lots more to be done in order to preserve the 167-year-old city landmark. To ...

Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...

After 400 years, the Valencia Cathedral has reintroduced the performance of the “Mystery of the Assumption of the Virgin” drama as part of the basilica’s festivities to celebrate the Aug. 15 Marian ...