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The Immaculate Conception
Mary preserved from sin from the first instant.
Patron of United States, the Americas · Feast: Dec 8
Life
Defined as dogma by Pius IX in 1854. Four years later the Virgin confirmed the doctrine to St Bernadette at Lourdes: "I am the Immaculate Conception."
Prayer
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.