Mass Schedules

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Sunday Masses

Crypt Church:
7:30 a.m.

Great Upper Church:
9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:30 p.m. (en español), and 4:30 p.m.

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Daily Masses (Monday-Friday)

Crypt Church:
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 5:15 p.m.

Daily Masses (Saturday)

Crypt Church
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 12:10 p.m.

Great Upper Church (Sunday Vigil):
4:30 p.m.

Holy Days of Obligation Masses

Vigil Mass:
5:15 p.m.

Morning:
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon:
12:10 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (en español), and 5:15 p.m.

* Please note: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (Solemnity of Mary) have special Mass schedules, please see the event posts for details.

Confession Schedules

Sunday

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (En Espanol)

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

No Confessions on:

Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

View Examination of Conscience in English.

Ver Examen de Conciencia en Español.

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Crypt Church

March 2026

Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

March 19

Crypt Church

St Joseph holding Jesus mosaic in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica.

Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: Wednesday, March 18 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

March 25

Crypt Church

Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: Tuesday, March 24 Time: Location and additional information: 5:15 p.m.… Find out more »

June 2026

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 12

Crypt Church

Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. In November 2025, at the Plenary Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the U.S. bishops voted… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

June 24

Crypt Church

John the Baptist baptizing Jesus as portrayed in mosaic in the Rosary Garden

Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Tuesday, June 23 Time: Location and Additional Information: 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass – Crypt Church Wednesday, June 24 Time:… Find out more »

October 2026

Anniversary of the Granting of the Title of Minor Basilica

October 12

Crypt Church

We invite you to join us on Monday, October 12, as we mark the anniversary of the elevation of the National Shrine to the rank of a minor basilica. Monday, October 12 Time: Location and… Find out more »

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