Is it the Ascension? (sort of)

Is it the Ascension? (sort of)

Author: Katie Prejean McGrady May 14, 2026 Duration: 22:40
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In some places in the U.S., today it is Ascension Thursday. In other places, it's not. Why? Because the Bishops said so, back in 1998.


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