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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 6\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-advent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20251113T002010Z
CREATED:20241008T012816Z
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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States of America\, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. \nMonday\, December 8\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception – Great Upper Church\nHis Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant and Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Inmaculada Concepción – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante y Homilista\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nThe faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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).
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20251113T231721Z
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 13\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T070000
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UID:99981-1766127600-1766127600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Advent Rorate Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 19\, 2025\, at 7:00 a.m. in the Crypt Church\, please join the Basilica for the celebration of an ancient Advent tradition\, the Rorate Mass. Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica\, will be the celebrant and homilist. \nThe Rorate Mass\, a votive Mass held in honor of the Blessed Mother during Advent\, is an ancient and venerable tradition. It takes its name from the incipit (or beginning) phrase of the Introit: “Rorate Caeli de super\,” (Let the heavens rain it down). \nTraditionally\, in monasteries and convents\, the first Mass of the day is celebrated after Lauds. The Rorate Mass was granted permission centuries ago\, to be celebrated before Lauds; before the dawn. People were originally drawn to the Mass\, not because of the candlelight\, but because as the liturgy progressed\, light from the rising sun filtered into the Churches\, reminding the faithful of the coming of the Eternal Light. \nAs the Church concludes the 2025 Jubilee Year and nears the end of the Advent season\, we reflect upon the theme of hope. This Jubilee of Hope affirms St. Paul’s message to the Romans that “Hope does not disappoint” and the season of Advent similarly highlights the hope that comes from the birth of Christ. \nThis Advent tradition is a visible example of the line from Eucharistic Prayer III\, “So that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.” The rising sun also gives expression to the hymn: “Mary\, the Dawn; Christ\, the Perfect Day.” \nAll are invited to attend this Mass\, and to bring candles to light the Crypt Church. \nFor those who cannot attend in person\, the Mass will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/advent-rorate-mass-2025/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 20\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-advent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20250802T050711Z
CREATED:20241021T182905Z
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UID:88453-1766534400-1766620799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. \nThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\n\n\n9:00 p.m.\nMusical Meditations on the Nativity in the Great Upper Church\, featuring the Knights Tower Carillon and Benjamin LaPrairie and Adam Chlebek on the Gallery Organs.\n\n\n10:00 p.m.*\nChoral Meditations on the Nativity – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass during the Night of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nHis Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant and Homilist\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-christmas-eve-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20251113T232008Z
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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:“For a child is born to us\, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor\, God-Hero\, Father-Forever\, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:5 \nWe invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on Christmas Day. \nMass During the Day\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nRobert Cardinal McElroy\, Archbishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Natividad del Señor – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante y Homilista\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nThere are no Confessions scheduled on Christmas Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTSTAMP:20251205T024110Z
CREATED:20241021T183416Z
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SUMMARY:The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph. \nSaturday\, December 27\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús\, María\, y José – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-the-holy-family-of-jesus-mary-and-joseph-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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