Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

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:

Mass during the Day (Monday, December 9)

7:00 AM      Crypt Church

7:30 AM      Blessed Sacrament Chapel

8:00 AM      Crypt Church

8:30 AM      Blessed Sacrament Chapel

12 Noon      Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception   Great Upper Church  –  This Mass will be broadcast live by EWTN

5:15 PM       Great Upper Church

Special Plenary Indulgence 

For the faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and who, while within this church, participate in any sacred rite or at least recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Profession of Faith may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father) (Domus Ecclesiae, 9 November 1989 Papal Proclamation, 12 October 1990)