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Daily Masses
7:00am, 8:00am, 12:10pm, and 5:15pm
Saturday Masses
7:00am, 8:00am, 12:10pm, and 4:30pm (Sunday Vigil)
Sunday Masses
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00pm, 2:30pm (en español),
and 4:30pm
Upcoming Events
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Solemnity of All Saints
November 1We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints. The Solemn Mass of All Saints will…
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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
November 2On Sunday, November 2, we invite you to join us for The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The Mass…
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Concert: In the Company of Angels – Choral Meditations on All Souls
November 2 @ 6:00 pmIn commemoration of All Souls’ Day, the Basilica invites you to join us for a choral concert on Sunday, November…
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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
Rector’s Welcome
A word of welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception — America’s Catholic Church.
Most Recent Blog Posts
5 Things You Should Know About St. Martin de Porres
October 31, 2025
While Martin de Porres grew up without a father’s care, he didn’t let the difficulties of his early years cast…
“In the Company of Angels”: Choral Meditations on All Souls
October 30, 2025
From the desk of Dr. Peter Latona, Director of Music Angels are not simply messengers of God’s mercy; they serve…
10 Insightful Quotes from Pope John Paul II
October 21, 2025
Did you know that Pope John Paul II was the first reigning pope to visit the National Shrine? Known as…
VISIT US
Tours
Learn about the Shrine’s history, architecture, sacred art, and more, through our audio and guided tours. Reserve tours for large groups.
Sacred Music
Through our sacred music at the National Shrine, we strive to transform hearts and minds through the power and beauty of music in the Roman Catholic Liturgy.
AMERICA’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
The History of the National Shrine
Although its foundation stone was laid in 1920, this great shrine seems to have been conceived of as early as 1846, the year the Bishops of America declared the Blessed Virgin Mary the patroness of the United States under her title of the Immaculate Conception.
ENROLLMENTS & DEVOTIONALS
Light a Candle
Lighting a candle for loved ones or personal intentions is a longstanding tradition in the Catholic Church. We invite you to join us in this tradition by lighting a candle at the Basilica.
Art & Architecture
With over 80 chapels and oratories honoring the Mother of God and representing peoples from every corner of the globe, the Basilica reflects the cultural diversity of the United States.
Allow Mary’s Shrine to pray for you
Enrollments & Devotionals
Mary’s Shrine is a living place of prayer and worship. The prayers we offer for you, your family, and your friends are one of the many ways that we fulfill our important mission as a national sanctuary of prayer and pilgrimage.
Each day we pray for people from across the United States and around the world and present their needs to the confidence and loving intercession of Our Lady.
