The Basilica to have delayed opening on Wednesday, February 12, at 10am
Due to inclement weather, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will open at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Category: Press Releases
Statement from Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica, on the Appointment of the Eighth Archbishop of Washington
On Monday, January 6, 2025, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego, as the eighth Archbishop of Washington. With this appointment…
Basilica Closed on Monday, January 6
Due to inclement weather, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is closed on Monday, January 6th.
Mary’s Shrine Designated a Special Place of Pilgrimage for Jubilee Year 2025
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., is designated a special place of pilgrimage for Jubilee Year 2025 by the Administrative Committee of the USCCB. This special designation allows the faithful…
Basilica to Peal its Bells in Celebration of the Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
On December 7, the Basilica will peal its bells in celebration of the Rite of Opening the Doors of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris.
Basilica to Bless and Seal National Holy Year Door on the First Sunday of Advent
In preparation for the upcoming Jubilee Year, the National Holy Year Door of the National Shrine will be sealed and blessed…
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Benedict XVI
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Life of Pope Benedict XVI Thursday, January 5, 12:10 p.m. ET All the Faithful Invited…
Statement on the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI from Mary’s Shrine
Statement from Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica On the Passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI “It is always…
Statement of Special Prayers for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI from Mary’s Shrine
Statement from Monsignor Walter Rossi, Rector of the Basilica Special Prayers for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: “We at Mary’s Shrine…
Basilica to Be Bathed in Blue and Yellow Light in Solidarity with Ukraine
Basilica to Be Bathed in Blue and Yellow Light in Solidarity with Ukraine Sunday, February 27th through Sunday, March 6th…
