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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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March 2026

40 Hours Devotion

March 12 - March 14
Incense is administered during Mass
On March 12-14, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host the annual Lenten practice of 40 Hours Devotion. During the 40 Hours Devotion, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed… Find out more »

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 15
We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 14 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Closing Mass of 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion – Great Upper… Find out more »

Dedication of the Outdoor Way of the Cross

March 15 @ 12:00 pm
The exterior of the National Shrine in daylight, trees in the foreground
Join the Basilica on Sunday, March 15, 2026, for the celebration of the 4th Sunday of Lent. The 12:00 Noon Solemn Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the… Find out more »

Lenten Reflection: Living With the End in Mind – Pt. II

March 18 @ 5:15 pm
The Crypt Church of the National Shrine
The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. We invite you to join the Basilica of the National… Find out more »

Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

March 19
St Joseph holding Jesus mosaic in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica.
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: Wednesday, March 18 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »

Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 22
We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. Saturday, March 21 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, March 22 Time: Location and additional information:… Find out more »
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