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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.

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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Great Upper Church

March 2019

4th Sunday of Lent: Solemn Mass

March 31, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Music Director Peter Latona conducts Basilica choir
Join us on March 31 for a Solemn Choral Mass in the Great Upper Church observing the 4th Sunday of Lent. Repertoire: Mass Setting: Mass of St Louis – Speller Offertory Motet: Super flumina Babylonis… Find out more »

April 2019

5th Sunday of Lent: Solemn Mass

April 7, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Music Director Peter Latona conducts Basilica choir
Join us on April 7 for a Solemn Choral Mass in the Great Upper Church observing the 5th Sunday of Lent. Repertoire: Mass Setting: Emmanuel Eucharist – Kelly Offertory Motet: Die mit Trӓnen sӓen –… Find out more »

Palm Sunday: Vigil Mass

April 13, 2019 @ 5:15 pm
Palm Sunday Vigil Mass
Join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Celebration of Palm Sunday. Branches are blessed in memory of Christ’s triumphant journey to Jerusalem. Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: Vigil… Find out more »

Palm Sunday: Solemn Mass

April 14, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Music Director Peter Latona conducts Basilica choir
Join us on April 14 for a Solemn Choral Mass in the Great Upper Church observing Palm Sunday.   Repertoire: Mass Setting: Mass of St. Anne – LaPrairie Offertory Motet: Christus factus est – Anerio… Find out more »

Choral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes

April 18, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
Music Director Peter Latona conducts Basilica choir
Join us on April 18 in the Great Upper Church for Choral Meditations on the Eucharist.   Repertoire: Ave verum corpus - Mawby Love Bade Me Welcome - Hurd Panis angelicus - Rebelo O nata… Find out more »

Choral Meditations on the Passion

April 19, 2019 @ 2:30 pm
Music Director Peter Latona conducts Basilica choir
Join us on April 19 in the Great Upper Church for Choral Meditations on the Passion. Organ Prelude at 2:00 pm.   Repertoire: Salvator mundi – Tallis Miserere - Allegri Vere Languores – Victoria Exsurge… Find out more »

Solemn Easter Vigil Mass

April 20, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Music Director Peter Latona conducts Basilica choir
Join us for Solemn Easter Vigil Mass in observance of Holy Saturday. Repertoire to be announced. Find out more »

Easter Sunday: Sacred Music

April 21, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Music Director Peter Latona conducts Basilica choir
Join us at the Basilica to celebrate Easter Sunday. Repertoire to be announced. Find out more »

Together with Notre-Dame de Paris: A Benefit Concert at the Basilica

April 26, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
bnsic-notre-dame-concert-event
Featuring Notre-Dame Organist Johann Vexo and the Choir of the Basilica Join us on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for a benefit… Find out more »

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 28, 2019
Basilica Sanctuary decorated for Easter
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. The Solemn Mass of… Find out more »

Octave of Easter Organ Recital

April 28, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Organ pipes Great Upper Church
  [caption id="attachment_11007" align="alignleft" width="225"] Clay Christiansen[/caption] Please join us Sunday, April 28, 2019 for our annual Octave of Easter Organ Concert. Clay Christiansen, organist emeritus of the Salt Lake Tabernacle, will be joined by… Find out more »

May 2019

Archdiocese of Military Services USA Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass

May 19, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Military services pilgrimage
The Archdiocese of the Military Services USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass on Sunday, May 19. The pilgrimage will begin with the availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:00 p.m. in… Find out more »

Installation Mass of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, 7th Archbishop of Washington

May 21, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
Installation Mass of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory
Join us on Tuesday, May 21st for the Mass of Installation of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the 7th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. The faithful are invited to attend this sacred and solemn… Find out more »

Saint Vincent Pallotti High School Graduation

May 22, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Saint Vincent Pallotti High School Graduation
The Saint Vincent Pallotti High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high… Find out more »

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Graduation

May 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Graduation
The Our Lady of Good Counsel High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local… Find out more »

Archbishop Carroll High School Graduation

May 23, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Archbishop Carroll High School Graduation at the Basilica
The Archbishop Carroll High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools… Find out more »

Bishop McNamara High School Graduation

May 24, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Bishop McNamara High School Graduation
The Bishop McNamara Catholic High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high… Find out more »

Elizabeth Ann Seton High School Graduation

May 28, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Elizabeth Ann Seton High School Graduation
The Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic… Find out more »

Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School Graduation

May 30, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Bishop O'Connell High School Graduation at the Basilica
The Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic… Find out more »

Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Graduation

May 30, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Graduation
The Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic… Find out more »

National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica

May 31, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Free
National Symphony Orchestra Community Concert at the Basilica
For the first time in almost twenty years, the NSO will perform a free concert in the Great Upper Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, led by Music Director… Find out more »

June 2019

Ascension of the Lord Mass

June 2, 2019
Basilica Ascension Mass
Join us at the Basilica on Sunday, June 2, as we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. We rejoice in Christ’s victory over death, and rest in the hope that He will return again one… Find out more »

Academy of the Holy Cross High School Graduation

June 3, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Academy of the Holy Cross Graduation at the Basilica
The Academy of the Holy Cross High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local… Find out more »

Bishop Ireton High School Graduation

June 4, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Bishop Ireton High School Graduation at the Basilica
The Bishop Ireton High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools… Find out more »

Saint John Paul the Great High School Graduation and Mass

June 6, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Saint John Paul the Great High School Graduation and Mass
The Saint John Paul the Great High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local… Find out more »

DeMatha Catholic High School Graduation

June 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am
Dematha High School Graduation at the Basilica
DeMatha Catholic High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in… Find out more »

Saint John’s College High School Graduation

June 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
St. John's College High School Graduation at the Basilica
The Saint John’s College High School will hold this year's commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high… Find out more »

Pentecost Sunday

June 9, 2019
Pentecost Sunday at the Basilica
After the Lord ascended into heaven, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles as they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. Through the Holy Spirit’s power, Peter preached his first sermon, sharing the… Find out more »

Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood – Archdiocese of Washington

June 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood
Join us at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on June 15th at 10:00 a.m. as ten men are ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Washington. Find out more »

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

June 16, 2019
On Sunday, June 16th, the Church will celebrate the oneness of God in The Most Holy Trinity. Vigil:  5:15 p.m. (Saturday) Morning: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 Afternoon: 12:00 (Solemn Liturgy), 1:30 (en español), 4:30 Find out more »

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood

June 23, 2019
Solemnity of the Body and Blood
On Sunday, June 23, the Basilica will celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will take place at the following times: Vigil (Saturday): 5:15 p.m.… Find out more »

Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage

June 29, 2019
Filipino Catholic Community attending Pilgrimage event
The Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage will take place on June 29, 2019 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Join thousands of pilgrims as they honor Our Lady of Antipolo, also… Find out more »

July 2019

2019 Summer Organ Recital Series

July 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series, Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30PM.
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Andrew Vu from Washington, DC will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 p.m. Find out more »

2019 Summer Organ Recital Series

July 14, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series, Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30PM.
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 p.m. Find out more »

2019 Summer Organ Recital Series

July 21, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series, Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30PM.
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Peter Latona from Washington, D.C. will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 p.m. Find out more »

2019 Summer Organ Recital Series

July 28, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series, Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30PM.
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Jérôme Faucheur from Bondues, France will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 p.m. Find out more »

August 2019

2019 Summer Organ Recital Series

August 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series, Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30PM.
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Benjamin LaPrairie from Washington, D.C. will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 p.m. Find out more »

2019 Summer Organ Recital Series

August 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series, Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30PM.
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Emmanuel Duperrey from Villemomble, France will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 p.m. Find out more »

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube
assumption of mary rosary garden mosaic luminous mysteries
On August 15, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us on this Holy Day of Obligation for Mass: Vigil Mass: 5:15 p.m. (Wednesday) Morning: 7:00 a.m., 7:30… Find out more »

2019 Summer Organ Recital Series

August 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series, Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30PM.
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Damin Spritzer from Norman, Oklahoma will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 p.m. Find out more »

2019 Summer Organ Recital Series

August 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series, Ted Davis from Baltimore, Maryland will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30PM.
Join us for the 2019 Organ Recital Series. Jeremy Thompson from Charlottesville, Virginia will perform. A Carillon Recital by Robert Grogan will precede the Organ Recital at 5:30 p.m. Find out more »

September 2019

22nd Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health

September 7, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Lady of Vailankanni Chapel
On Saturday, September 7, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 22nd Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health. This Marian day of devotion to our Lady of Vailankanni will include Holy Mass, a… Find out more »

Croatian Catholic Community Pilgrimage

September 8, 2019 @ 11:00 am
Croatian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the Croation Catholic Community Pilgrimage on September 8th. 11:00 a.m. – Mass – Celebrant and Homilist: Rev. Maurus Dolcic,… Find out more »

Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage

September 14, 2019
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on Saturday, September 14th for the 3rd Annual Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage. Sponsored by the Jesus Through Mary USA… Find out more »

October 2019

Diocese of Richmond Pilgrimage

October 12, 2019
richmond
As the faithful begin the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Diocese of Richmond, Bishop Barry C. Knestout, invites the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond to a special pilgrimage to the Basilica of… Find out more »

November 2019

International Day of Prayer and Fasting Opening Vigil

November 2, 2019
International Day of Prayer and Fasting
We invite you to join us on November 2nd for the Opening Prayer Vigil for the International Week of Prayer and Fasting. This day of prayer, dedicated to end the “culture of death” will feature… Find out more »

Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form

November 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Mass of Americas Photo
Join us for the first ever Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form, celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Music for this Mass will be provided by the Benedict… Find out more »

December 2019

30th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity

December 6, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Basilica Annual Christmas Concert for Charity
Sponsored by The Catholic University of America and the Basilica, this event draws standing-room-only crowds and raises thousands of dollars each year for a designated charity. This year, all funds raised will benefit the Brothers… Find out more »

Second Sunday of Advent and Vespers

December 8, 2019
Advent vespers
Joyfully awaiting 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 Church.… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

December 9, 2019
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. Mass will be celebrated at the following times:… Find out more »

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

December 14, 2019
Walk with Mary
The Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Walk with Mary procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, will take place on Saturday, December 14. This Day of Devotion of the Blessed Virgin Mary,… Find out more »

Annual Children’s Christmas Eve Mass

December 24, 2019 @ 4:30 pm
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites the faithful to the annual Christmas Eve Children’s Mass in the Great Upper Church. The Choir of the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred… Find out more »

Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2019 @ 9:00 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube
nativity depicted in the incarnation dome
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on December 24, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   9:00 PM - Musical… Find out more »

Choral Meditations on the Nativity

December 24, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
Choral Concert for Commemoration of All Souls
Come and experience the uplifting sounds of the Choir of the Basilica this Christmas Eve. Repertoire to be announced. All are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come,… Find out more »

Solemn Mass on Christmas Day

December 25, 2019
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube
nativity depicted in the incarnation dome
The Basilica will celebrate Christmas Day Mass at the following times: 7:30 AM    Crypt Church 9:00 AM    Great Upper Church 10:30 AM  Great Upper Church 12:00 Noon  Solemn Mass of Christmas Day, Great… Find out more »

2019 Christmas Dinner Volunteer Registration

December 25, 2019
Baldachin at Christmas
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. More… Find out more »

January 2020

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

January 1, 2020
Mary, Mother of God
Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: Vigil Mass (Tuesday, December 31) 5:15 PM – Crypt Church Mass during the day (Wednesday, January 1)… Find out more »

2020 National Prayer Vigil for Life

January 23, 2020 - January 24, 2020
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
Opening Vigil Mass for Life
Donate to Support the Pro-Life Ministry of the National Shrine   We invite you to join us for the 2020 National Prayer Vigil for Life, which will take place Thursday, January 23 through Friday, January… Find out more »

175th Anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Society & Blessing of the Mosaic of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

January 26, 2020 @ 12:00 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
On Sunday, January 26th, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul invite you to attend Mass in honor of the 175th Anniversary of the… Find out more »

The Catholic University of America Patronal Feast Day Mass

January 28, 2020 @ 12:00 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
St. Thomas Aquinas Mass
The Catholic University of America invites you to join in celebrating their patronal feast day in honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s… Find out more »

February 2020

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

February 2, 2020
presentation at the temple
Join us on Sunday, February 2nd for Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. During the 12 noon Mass, the faithful will observe the time- honored custom of the blessing of candles, reminding us that… Find out more »

Ash Wednesday Schedule

February 26, 2020
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 7:30 AM –… Find out more »

March 2020

First Sunday of Lent and Vespers

March 1, 2020
Lenten Sunday
As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent… Find out more »

Fifth Sunday of Lent and Vespers

March 29, 2020
Lenten Sunday
As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season, we invite you to watch the 12:00 noon Mass livestreamed online: www.nationalshrine.org/mass. Please also see our updated status due to the coronavirus… Find out more »

April 2020

Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper

April 9, 2020 @ 5:30 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
Holy Thursday
We invite you to join us online for the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper preceded by Choral Prelude on Thursday, April 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. This Mass will also be… Find out more »

Solemn Easter Vigil Mass

April 11, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
Easter vigil
We invite you to join us virtually on Holy Saturday for the Solemn Easter Vigil. The Mass will be livestreamed at 8 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live by EWTN. The Most Rev. Christophe… Find out more »

Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection

April 12, 2020
Easter Sunday
We invite you to join us virtually in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday at 12 p.m. ET. The Mass will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass… Find out more »

Domingo de Pascua de la Resurrección del Señor

April 12, 2020 @ 2:30 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube
Easter Sunday
Misa del Día en Español a 2:30 p.m. ET tranmisión en vivo a www.nationalshrine.org/mass y transmisión en EWTN Español. Su Excelencia Reverendísimo Timothy P. Broglio, Arzobispo para los Servicios Militares, EE. UU, Celebrante y Homilista.… Find out more »

Divine Mercy Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter – Solemn Mass and Devotions

April 19, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Easter in the great upper church
We invite you to join us online for the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. The Solemn Mass will be livestreamed at 12 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. Immediately following Mass, the livestream will continue with… Find out more »

August 2020

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2020 @ 12:00 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube
Assumption of mary rosary garden glorious mysteries
On August 15, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us on this Holy Day of Obligation for Mass: Morning: 8:00 a.m. Afternoon: 12:00 noon – Solemn Mass… Find out more »

September 2020

The Catholic University of America Mass of the Holy Spirit

September 3, 2020 @ 12:10 pm
Sanctification Dome
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to attend the 2020 Catholic University of America Mass of the Holy Spirit at 12:10 p.m. in the Upper Church. Find out more »

100th Anniversary Mass of the Placing of the Foundation Stone

September 20, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Foundation stone
On September 23, 2020, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the placing of its first stone—the foundation stone, upon which has been built America’s… Find out more »

Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage

September 26, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on Saturday, September 26th for the 4th Annual Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage. More details to come. Find out more »

November 2020

Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule

November 26, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
basilica exterior fall
On Thursday, November 26th, 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    Great Upper Church 12:00 PM… Find out more »

First Sunday of Advent and Vespers

November 29, 2020
advent
Joyfully awaiting 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 Church.… Find out more »

December 2020

Second Sunday of Advent and Vespers

December 6, 2020
advent
Joyfully awaiting 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 Church.… Find out more »

Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers

December 13, 2020
advent
Joyfully awaiting 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 Church.… Find out more »

Fourth Sunday of Advent and Vespers

December 20, 2020
advent
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. Joyfully awaiting… Find out more »

Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2020
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. The Basilica… Find out more »

Solemn Mass on Christmas Day

December 25, 2020
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. The Basilica… Find out more »

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

December 27, 2020
The Solemnity of the Holy Family
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. Join us… Find out more »

January 2021

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2021
epiphany
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. Join us… Find out more »

The Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2021
Baptism of the Lord
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. Join us… Find out more »

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 17, 2021
ordinary time
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. Join us… Find out more »

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 24, 2021
ordinary time
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. Join us… Find out more »

2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life

January 28, 2021 - January 29, 2021
basilica vigil for life
The 2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life will take place Thursday, January 28, through Friday, January 29. Please note that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are significant changes to the schedule and limitations for in-person… Find out more »

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 31, 2021
ordinary time
Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. Join us… Find out more »

February 2021

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 7, 2021
ordinary time
Join us on Sunday, February 7th as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: Sunday Mass 9:00 AM *12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) *2:30… Find out more »

Ash Wednesday Schedule

February 17, 2021
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: 8:00 AM Afternoon: 12:10 PM* Confessions: 9:00 AM-11:00… Find out more »

First Sunday of Lent and Vespers

February 21, 2021
lent 2021
As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent… Find out more »

March 2021

24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion Opening Mass and Closing Mass

March 11, 2021 @ 5:15 pm
24 hours for the Lord
In observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host 40 Hours Devotion. The Basilica’s “24 Hours for… Find out more »

Fourth Sunday of Lent and Vespers (Laetare Sunday)

March 14, 2021
lent 2021
As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent… Find out more »

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

March 28, 2021
Palm sunday- Blessing of the palms
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 »

April 2021

Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper

April 1, 2021
Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper
No Masses in the morning. Confessions 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. As we prepare our hearts and minds for the sacred Triduum, we invite you to participate in the Sacrament… Find out more »

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday

April 2, 2021
Good Friday
No Masses on Good Friday. Confessions 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross: 12:00 Noon Organ Prelude 2:00 p.m., Great Upper Church Choral Meditations on the Passion 2:30 p.m., Great Upper Church Liturgy… Find out more »

Solemn Easter Vigil Mass

April 3, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
Easter vigil
Confessions: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Solemn Easter Vigil Mass: 8:00 p.m., Great Upper Church The Most Rev. Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Easter… Find out more »

Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection

April 4, 2021
Broadcasts: EWTN, Facebook, YouTube 
Easter Sunday
We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. The Choir of the Basilica and Brass Ensemble will provide sacred music… Find out more »

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 11, 2021
divine mercy sunday 2021
We invite you to join us for the celebration of the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. Masses 4:30 p.m. (Saturday, April 10) 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon —Solemn Mass with Schola (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass)… Find out more »

Easter Octave Organ Recital

April 11, 2021 @ 6:00 pm
organ recital
Please join us Sunday, April 11, 2021 for our annual Octave of Easter Organ Recital. Adam J. Brakel of Orlando, Florida will perform. All are welcome. Admission is free, but reservations will be required. Adam J.… Find out more »

Third Sunday of Easter

April 18, 2021
Easter in the great upper church
We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Easter. Due to ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19 that limit the number of attendees per Mass, advance registration is required. To register please click here.… Find out more »
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