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Mass Schedules

Livestreaming Sundays at 12:00 pm ET and 2:30 p.m. (en español)

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.

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

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April 2019

Palm Sunday

April 14, 2019
Palm Sunday Vigil Mass
As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, we rejoice in Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we begin the most solemn week of our liturgical year, the faithful are invited to… Find out more »

Holy Thursday

April 18, 2019
Kneeling before altar at Holy Thursday Mass
No Masses in the morning. Confessions 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Crypt Church As we prepare our hearts and minds for the sacred Triduum, we invite you to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Choral… Find out more »

Good Friday

April 19, 2019
Good Friday Mass
No Masses on Good Friday. Confessions 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross: 12:00 Noon, Crypt Church Organ Prelude 2:00 pm, Great Upper Church Choral Meditations on the Passion 2:30 pm, Great Upper… Find out more »

Holy Saturday

April 20, 2019
Holy Saturday Blessing of the Fire
Extended Confessions: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Solemn Easter Vigil Mass: 8:00 pm, Great Upper Church The Most Rev. Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Easter Resurrection, the… Find out more »

Easter Sunday

April 21, 2019
Great Upper Church altar decorated for Easter
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. The Solemn Mass of Easter at 12 noon will be celebrated by… Find out more »

October 2019

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

October 19, 2019
archdiocese of philadelphia
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Schedule of the Day 11:00 AM Arrival 11:15 AM Welcome… Find out more »

November 2019

Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule

November 28, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
On Thursday, November 28, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule of the day is as follows: 9:00 AM Mass     Crypt Church 10:30 AM Mass   Crypt… Find out more »

April 2020

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday

April 10, 2020 @ 2:30 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
Good Friday
We invite you to join us online at www.nationalshrine.org/mass for the Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 p.m., preceded by an Organ and Choral Prelude beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10.… Find out more »

Third Sunday of Easter – Solemn Mass and Devotions

April 26, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Easter in the great upper church
We invite you to join us online for the Third Sunday of Easter. The Solemn Mass will be livestreamed at 12 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. Immediately following Mass, the livestream will continue with Exposition and Adoration… Find out more »

December 2020

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

December 8, 2020
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us in celebrating our Patronal Feast Day, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Christophe Pierre,… Find out more »

November 2021

First Sunday of Advent and Vespers

November 28, 2021
Advent vespers
Joyfully waiting for the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper… Find out more »

December 2021

Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers

December 12, 2021
Advent vespers
Joyfully waiting for the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper… Find out more »

March 2022

Ash Wednesday 2022

March 2, 2022
Ash Wednesday
As we enter the penitential season of Lent, we invite you to join us for Holy Mass. Imposition of Ashes will be held at each Mass. Morning: 7:00 AM   Crypt Church 8:00 AM   Crypt Church… Find out more »

October 2022

Dedication of “The Home Coming”

October 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am
Please join the Basilica as we dedicate the latest addition to the exterior artwork of the National Shrine, The Home Coming. A sculpture in bronze by artist Timothy Schmalz and a gift of House the… Find out more »

Diocese of Allentown Pilgrimage

October 6, 2022
On Thursday, October 6th, 2022, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert,… Find out more »

Diocese of Brooklyn Pilgrimage

October 22, 2022
On Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan,… Find out more »

December 2022

2022 Christmas Dinner Registration

December 25, 2022
Christmas Dinner Registration
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor, homeless, elderly, and needy individuals living in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas on Christmas Day. Meals… Find out more »

January 2023

2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life

January 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 19 - January 20. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 PM on January… Find out more »

May 2023

20th Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage

May 6, 2023
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities will come together to celebrate their heritage and Marian devotions. This Marian day of prayer will include the following communities: Bangladeshi, Burmese, Cambodian,… Find out more »

Annual Maritime Day Mass

May 20, 2023 @ 12:10 pm
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. The Most Reverend Brendan Cahill, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria, Texas and Promoter of… Find out more »

The Ascension of the Lord

May 21, 2023
ascension 2021
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The Solemn Mass of the Ascension will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church. Join us also… Find out more »

Archdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass

May 21, 2023 @ 3:00 pm
On Sunday, May 21st, 2023, the Archdiocese of the Military Services USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass. The pilgrimage will begin with the availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:00 p.m.… Find out more »

Pentecost Sunday

May 28, 2023
Sanctification Dome
We invite you to join us in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. The Solemn Mass of Pentecost will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church by Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the… Find out more »

June 2023

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

June 4, 2023
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Solemn Mass of the Holy Trinity will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church. Saturday, June… Find out more »

Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage

June 24, 2023
On Saturday, June 24, 2023, the Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Join thousands of pilgrims as they honor Our Lady of Antipolo,… Find out more »

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 25, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, June 24 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, June 25 Time: Location… Find out more »

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

June 29, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. The Solemn Mass of Saints Peter and Paul will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. Wednesday, June… Find out more »

July 2023

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 2, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 1 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, July 2 Time: Location… Find out more »

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 9, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 8 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, July 9 Time: Location… Find out more »

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 16, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 15 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, July 16 Time: Location… Find out more »

African National Eucharistic Congress Unity Mass

July 22, 2023 @ 4:30 pm
You are invited to attend a special Unity Eucharistic Celebration hosted by the African National Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, July 22, 2023, 4:30PM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal… Find out more »

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 23, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 22 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, July 23 Time: Location… Find out more »

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 30, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, July 29 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, July 30 Time: Location… Find out more »

August 2023

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

August 6, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Saturday, August 5 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, August 6… Find out more »

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 13, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 12 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, August 13 Time: Location… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Solemn Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m.… Find out more »

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 20, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 19 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, August 20 Time: Location… Find out more »

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 27, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, August 26 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, August 27 Time: Location… Find out more »

September 2023

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 3, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, September 2 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, September 3 Time: Location… Find out more »

26th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health

September 9, 2023
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 26th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health. This Marian day of devotion to Our Lady of Vailankanni, devotees will participate… Find out more »

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 10, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, September 9 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, September 10 Time: Location… Find out more »

Archdiocese of Newark Pilgrimage

September 16, 2023
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. His Eminence, Joseph Cardinal Tobin, Archbishop… Find out more »

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 17, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, September 16 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, September 17 Time: Location… Find out more »

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 24, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, September 23 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, September 24 Time: Location… Find out more »

Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage

September 30, 2023
The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is a full-day, national event celebrating Our Lady and the Rosary in Washington, D.C., led by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. This event will include conferences preached… Find out more »

October 2023

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 1, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, September 30 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, October 1 Time: Location… Find out more »

Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage

October 7, 2023
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the faithful of the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to join the Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of Wilmington, to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the… Find out more »

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 8, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 7 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, October 8 Time: Location… Find out more »

Anniversary of the Shrine’s Elevation to the Rank of a Minor Basilica

October 12, 2023
We invite you to join us Thursday, October 12, as we celebrate the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time and the Anniversary of the National Shrine’s Elevation to the Rank of a Minor Basilica. Thursday, October… Find out more »

Diocese of Paterson Pilgrimage

October 14, 2023
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, the faithful of the Diocese of Paterson are invited to join the Most Reverend Kevin J. Sweeney, Bishop of Paterson, in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine… Find out more »

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 15, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 14 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, October 15 Time: Location… Find out more »

Diocese of Richmond Pilgrimage

October 21, 2023
On Saturday, October 21, 2023, the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond are invited to join the Most Reverend Barry C. Knestout, Bishop of Richmond, in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine… Find out more »

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 22, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 21 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, October 22 Time: Location… Find out more »

International Day of Prayer and Fasting

October 28, 2023
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the International Day of Prayer and Fasting on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. ET. More details to… Find out more »

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 29, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, October 28 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, October 29 Time: Location… Find out more »

November 2023

Solemnity of All Saints

November 1, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints. The Solemn Mass of All Saints will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Tuesday, October 31 Time: Location… Find out more »

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

November 2, 2023
All Souls Concert
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Thursday, November 2 Time: Location and additional information: 7:00 a.m. Mass -… Find out more »

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 5, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 4 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, November 5 Time: Location… Find out more »

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 12, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 11 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, November 12 Time: Location… Find out more »

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 19, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, November 18 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, November 19 Time: Location… Find out more »

Thanksgiving Day Schedule

November 23, 2023
On Thursday, November 23rd, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule of the day is as follows: Time: Location and Additional Information: 9:00 a.m. Mass –… Find out more »

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 26, 2023
Christ in Majesty
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Saturday, November 25 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church… Find out more »

December 2023

Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage

December 2, 2023
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, the Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. More details to follow. Find out more »

First Sunday of Advent

December 3, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 2 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, December 3 Time: Location and… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

December 8, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States of America, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception… Find out more »

Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 9, 2023
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Washington will hold their annual Walk with Mary procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. All are welcome… Find out more »

Second Sunday of Advent

December 10, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 9 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, December 10 Time: Location and… Find out more »

Third Sunday of Advent

December 17, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 16 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, December 17 Time: Location and… Find out more »

Blessing of the Bambinelli

December 23, 2023 @ 4:30 pm
Following in the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Saturday, December 23, 2023, following the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass. The faithful are… Find out more »

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 24, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fourth Sunday of Advent Time: Location and Additional Information: 7:30 a.m. Crypt Church – Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:00… Find out more »

The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)

December 24, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve) Time: Location and Additional Information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

December 25, 2023
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:5 We invite you to join… Find out more »

2023 Christmas Dinner

December 25, 2023
Christmas Dinner Registration
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor, homeless, elderly, and needy individuals living in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas on Christmas Day. Meals… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

December 31, 2023
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Saturday, December 30 Time: Location and Additional Information: 4:30 p.m. Great Upper Church Sunday, December 31… Find out more »

January 2024

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

January 1, 2024
Mary, Mother of God
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Monday, January 1 Time: Location and Additional Information: 7:00 a.m. Mass – Crypt Church 8:00 a.m. Mass –… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

January 7, 2024
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Saturday, January 6 Time: Location and Additional Information: 4:30 p.m. Great Upper Church Sunday, January 7 Time: Location and… Find out more »

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 14, 2024
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, January 13 Time: Location and Additional Information: 4:30 p.m. Great Upper Church Sunday, January 14 Time: Location and Additional Information:… Find out more »

National Prayer Vigil for Life

January 18, 2024
We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2024 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 18 – January 19. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. on January… Find out more »

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 21, 2024
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, January 20 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, January 21 Time: Location… Find out more »

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 28, 2024
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, January 27 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, January 28 Time: Location… Find out more »

February 2024

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

February 2, 2024
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Friday, February 2. Mass will be celebrated at the following times in the Crypt Church: Mass Times: 7:00 a.m. 8:00… Find out more »

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 4, 2024
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, February 3 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, February 4 Time: Location… Find out more »

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 11, 2024
Basilica of the National Shrine Upper Church.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Saturday, February 10 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, February 11 Time: Location… Find out more »

Ash Wednesday

February 14, 2024
We invite you to join us for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of Lent. Ash Wednesday, February 14 Time: Location and additional information: 7:00 a.m. Mass – Crypt Church… Find out more »

Second Sunday of Lent

February 25, 2024
We invite you to join us for the Second Sunday of Lent. Saturday, February 24 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, February 25   Time: Location and… Find out more »

March 2024

Third Sunday of Lent

March 3, 2024
We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 2 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, March 3   Time: Location and… Find out more »

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 10, 2024
We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 9 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Great Upper Church – Closing Mass of 24 Hours for the Lord: 40… Find out more »

Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 17, 2024
We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 16 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, March 17   Time: Location and additional… Find out more »

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

March 24, 2024
As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and into our hearts. As we begin the most solemn week of our liturgical year, the… Find out more »

Holy Thursday

March 28, 2024
As we prepare our hearts and minds at the Table of the Lord, we invite you to join us for these solemn practices to enter into the sacred Triduum. Confessions Time: Location and additional information:… Find out more »

Good Friday

March 29, 2024
We invite you to join us as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. Please note: there are no Masses on Good Friday. Veneration of the Relics of the Lord’s Passion Time: Location and… Find out more »

Holy Saturday

March 30, 2024
We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts for and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. Confessions Time: Location and additional information: 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chapel of… Find out more »

Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection

March 31, 2024
Alleluia! He is Risen! We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Mass During the Day Time: Location and additional… Find out more »

April 2024

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 7, 2024
As we conclude the Easter Octave, we celebrate and give thanks to our almighty God for His mercy that was bestowed upon us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Saturday, April 6 Time:… Find out more »

Third Sunday of Easter

April 14, 2024
We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Easter. Saturday, April 13 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, April 14 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »

Pueri Cantores Mid-Atlantic Festival

April 20, 2024
Pueri Cantores, the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church, invites all parish and school treble and mixed voice choirs (grades 4-12) in the region to participate in a Festival & Mass. Singers will… Find out more »

Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 21, 2024
We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, April 20 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, April 21 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »

Fifth Sunday of Easter

April 28, 2024
We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, April 27 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, April 28 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »

May 2024

21st Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage

May 4, 2024
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities will come together to celebrate their heritage and Marian devotions. This Marian day of prayer will include the following communities: Bangladeshi, Burmese, Cambodian,… Find out more »

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 5, 2024
We invite you to join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Saturday, May 4 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, May 5 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »
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