November 2025
Solemnity of All Saints
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints. The Solemn Mass of All Saints will…
Find out more »Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
On Sunday, November 2, we invite you to join us for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. The Mass…
Find out more »Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Saturday, November 8…
Find out more »International Day of Prayer and Fasting
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the International Day of Prayer…
Find out more »Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 15 Time: Location and…
Find out more »Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Saturday,…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day Schedule
On Thursday, November 27, we invite you to join us on Thanksgiving Day to give thanks to God in the…
Find out more »First Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent.
Find out more »December 2025
Holy Childhood Association Artwork Awards
On Friday, December 6, the Holy Childhood Association will host its 2024 Artwork Awards at the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception.
Find out more »Second Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent.
Find out more »Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States…
Find out more »Third Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent.
Find out more »Fourth Sunday of Advent
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 20 Time: Location and additional…
Find out more »Blessing of the Bambinelli and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Following the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli…
Find out more »The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. The Solemnity of the…
Find out more »Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name…
Find out more »2025 Christmas Dinner
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor, homeless, elderly, and…
Find out more »The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Saturday,…
Find out more »January 2026
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Wednesday, December 31…
Find out more »The Epiphany of the Lord
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Find out more »The Baptism of the Lord
Join us on Sunday, January 11, as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord.
Find out more »Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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