Basilica to Join Pope Leo XIV’s Invitation to Celebrate Prayer Vigil for Peace, Saturday, April 11, at 12:10 p.m.
The National Shrine will celebrate a Prayer Vigil for Peace on Saturday, April 11, at the 12:10 p.m. Mass.
Category: Press Releases
Basilica Closed Due To Inclement Weather – January 25
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026, due to inclement weather. The faithful are encouraged to participate in the Basilica’s pre-recorded Sunday Mass for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time on our website.
Changes in Basilica Hours and Schedule on Jan. 25-26 Due to Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will open to the public at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, and operate on a modified schedule.
Relics of Saint Thérèse Return to Mary’s Shrine
The National Shrine is honored to host the reliquary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux for veneration by the faithful from November 20-22, 2025. The reliquary returns to Mary’s Shrine 26 years after its first historic visit in 1999.
Basilica Opens New Exhibit Honoring St. Thérèse of Lisieux in Advance of Her Relics Visiting the Basilica in November
In preparation for the arrival of the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux this November, the National Shrine has recently opened a new exhibit highlighting the history of St. Thérèse, her canonization, her connection to the National Shrine, and more.
Official Launch of the Basilica Preservation Trust Website
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for the National Shrine Preservation Trust. The new site is now live at www.nationalshrinetrust.org.
Basilica to Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving upon the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
The Basilica will celebrate a special “Mass of Thanksgiving upon the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV” on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 12:00 Noon ET in the Great Upper Church, on the same day of the inauguration of the new Holy Father at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
Statement from Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
“It is with great joy that I extend my warmest congratulations to His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, on his election as Supreme Pontiff and Successor of Saint Peter. As our new…
Basilica to Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Francis
The Basilica will celebrate a special Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26, at 4:30 p.m. ET in the Great Upper Church, on the same day of the funeral of the late Holy Father.
Statement from Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, on the Passing of Pope Francis
“This morning, we join the world in sadness at the news of the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. We also join in the chorus of prayers for his eternal rest…
