The following Holy Days of Obligation/feast days are considered “Black Out Dates” set forth by the Diocese of Allentown. No tryouts, practices, games, or competitions may take place on these days. If a team is found to be in non-compliance to this rule, the team will face a review by the Diocese of Allentown and possible sanctions and/or penalizations. Other blackout dates are listed in the CYO Handbook. Exceptions to these dates must be approved by the pastor and Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
Holy Days/Feast Days
November 1 – All Saints Day
December 8 – Immaculate Conception
December 24 – Christmas Eve
December 25 – Christmas
December 26 – Day after Christmas
January 1 – Solemnity of Mary
April 2 – Holy Thursday
April 3 – Good Friday
April 4 – Holy Saturday
April 5 – Easter Sunday
All Holy Days of Obligation in 2026–2027
August 15 – Assumption of Mary
November 1 – All Saints
December 8 – Immaculate Conception
December 25 – Christmas
February 18 – Ash Wednesday
May 6 – Ascension of Jesus
Games and practices should not be played on federal holidays.
