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6:00am-6:00pm daily
Daily Masses
(Monday-Saturday)
7:00am, 8:00am, 12:10pm, and 5:15pm
4:30pm Vigil Mass (Saturday)
Sunday Masses
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00pm, 2:30pm (en español),
and 4:30pm
Our Address
400 Michigan Ave. NE Washington, DC 20017
Welcome to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
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Ash Wednesday
February 22Join the Basilica for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of Lent. Mass will…
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National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica
March 10 @ 7:00 pmNational Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica Location: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Address: 400…
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24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion
March 16 - March 18In observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of…
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Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
March 25Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take…
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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.