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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:Alleluia! He is Risen! We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. \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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of Easter Sunday – Great Upper Church\nRobert Cardinal McElroy\, Archbishop of Washington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de Pascua – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Timothy P. Broglio\, Arzobispo para los Servicios Militares\, EE.UU. – Celebrante Principal y Homilista\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nPlease note: there are no confessions on Easter Sunday.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday-of-the-lords-resurrection-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260211T002918Z
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UID:106240-1775260800-1775347199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts for and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. \nConfessions\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nChapel of Our Lady of Hostýn\n\n\n\nSolemn Easter Vigil\nWe invite you to join us as we celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord\, the Solemn Easter Vigil. The Easter Vigil will feature the Service of Light\, which includes the Blessing of the Fire and a Candlelight Procession through the darkened Great Upper Church. The Choir and Brass of the Basilica will provide sacred music for the solemn liturgy. This Liturgy will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n8:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Easter Vigil – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-saturday-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260401T192503Z
CREATED:20251126T071112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T192503Z
UID:106238-1775174400-1775260799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:As we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord\, join the Basilica today to pray the Stations of the Cross\, seek the Lord’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation\, venerate the relics of Christ’s Passion\, listen to meditations on the Passion\, and partake in the solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion.\nConfessions\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nChapel of Our Lady of Hostýn\n\n\n\nStations of the Cross\nWe invite you to join us in this somber remembrance of the via crucis of Jesus on His way to Calvary. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 Noon\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\nVeneration of the Relics of the Lord’s Passion\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\nOrgan Meditations on the Passion\nJoin the Basilica Organists in a Meditation on the Passion from the Chancel Organs. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\nChoral Meditations on the Passion\nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion\nOn this most sorrowful day of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful gather to commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. This Liturgy will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n3:00 p.m.*\nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Presider\nReverend Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/good-friday-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260211T002842Z
CREATED:20251126T065549Z
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UID:106234-1775088000-1775174399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare our hearts and minds at the Table of the Lord\, we invite you to join us for these solemn practices to enter into the sacred Triduum. \nConfessions\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nChapel of Our Lady of Hostýn\n\n\n\nChoral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes\nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:30 p.m.*\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\nSolemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper\nFor this first liturgical celebration of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful will gather to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles. During the Mass\, the ritual washing of the feet will take place. This Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n6:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-thursday-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260211T002727Z
CREATED:20251126T064846Z
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord\, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and into our hearts. As we begin the most solemn week of our liturgical year\, the faithful are invited to join us for Mass at the following times: \nSaturday\, March 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 29\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne del Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor – Gran 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/palm-sunday-of-the-lords-passion-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260108T223902Z
CREATED:20260107T020449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T223902Z
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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nTuesday\, March 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Blessed Sacrament Chapel\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 25\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\n12:10 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-annunciation-of-the-lord-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20251205T215638Z
CREATED:20251126T063514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215638Z
UID:106228-1774137600-1774223999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 22\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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/fifth-sunday-of-lent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260108T223826Z
CREATED:20260107T020006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T223826Z
UID:108576-1773878400-1773964799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Saint Joseph\, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION: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: \nWednesday\, March 18\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 19\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\n12:10 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-saint-joseph-spouse-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260313T171243Z
CREATED:20251126T062908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T171243Z
UID:106225-1773532800-1773619199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 14\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nClosing Mass of the 40 Hours Devotion  – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Paul S. Loverde\, Bishop Emeritus of Arlington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 15\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass and Dedication of the Outdoor Way of the Cross – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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. \nAt the conclusion of the 12:00 Noon Mass\, Cardinal Christophe Pierre will dedicate the Outdoor Way of the Cross\, located on the North grounds of the Basilica. All are welcome. \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-lent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260310T191703Z
CREATED:20260107T015209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T191703Z
UID:108570-1773273600-1773532799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:40 Hours Devotion
DESCRIPTION: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 on the altar in solemn adoration for 40 hours. \n\n\nThe 40 Hours Devotion will begin with the Opening Mass on Thursday\, March 12\, at 5:15 p.m.* The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA\, will celebrate the Opening Mass. The observance will conclude with the Closing Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde\, Bishop Emeritus of Arlington\, on Saturday\, March 14\, at 4:30 p.m.* \n\n\nAfter the Opening Mass\, Adoration will take place continuously\, to include overnight hours\, through the Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 14\, at 4:30 p.m. The Closing Mass will conclude with a Eucharistic Procession through the Great Upper Church\, followed by Solemn Benediction. \n\n\nThe Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the Basilica’s regularly scheduled hours (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) in the Chapel of Our Lady of Hostýn\, the Confessional Chapel. \n\n\nAt this mid-point of Lent\, the faithful are invited to take part in this special devotion to draw close to the Lord in adoration\, honoring the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. \n\n*Both Masses will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/40-hours-devotion-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20251205T215627Z
CREATED:20251126T062445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215627Z
UID:106222-1772928000-1773014399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 8\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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-lent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20251205T215623Z
CREATED:20251125T210946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215623Z
UID:106189-1772323200-1772409599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Second Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, February 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 1\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Iglesia Cripta\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt 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-lent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20251205T212945Z
CREATED:20251125T052654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212945Z
UID:106154-1771718400-1771804799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the First Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, February 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 22\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Iglesia Cripta\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt 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/first-sunday-of-lent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20251205T204626Z
CREATED:20251125T052056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T204626Z
UID:106149-1771372800-1771459199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of Lent. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses. \nAsh Wednesday\, February 18\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\n12:10 p.m.*\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Gran Iglesia Superior\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard in the Confessional Chapel from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20251205T212940Z
CREATED:20251125T050918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212940Z
UID:106145-1771113600-1771199999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 14\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 15\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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/sixth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20251205T212934Z
CREATED:20251125T050426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212934Z
UID:106142-1770508800-1770595199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 8\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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/fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20251205T212928Z
CREATED:20251125T045950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212928Z
UID:106138-1769904000-1769990399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, January 31\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 1\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\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-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260124T010808Z
CREATED:20251125T032215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T010808Z
UID:106132-1769299200-1769385599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nDue to inclement weather\, the Basilica will operate on a modified schedule\, and the 12:00 Noon Mass will not be livestreamed. \nSaturday\, January 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 25\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 Noon\nSolemn Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nPlease note: Confessions will not be heard on Sunday.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260115T210209Z
CREATED:20250926T173028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T210209Z
UID:102510-1768694400-1768780799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, January 17\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 18\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Iglesia Superior\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-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20251113T232242Z
CREATED:20250926T045708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T232242Z
UID:102501-1768089600-1768175999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Baptism of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 11\, as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. \nSaturday\, January 10\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 11\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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Baptism of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nCardinal Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne del Bautismo del Señor – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Juan Esposito-Garcia\, 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.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-baptism-of-the-lord-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20251113T232126Z
CREATED:20250926T011624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T232126Z
UID:102495-1767484800-1767571199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Epiphany of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord. \nSaturday\, January 3\n\n\n\nTime:\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 4\n\n\n\nTime:\nAdditional 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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Epifanía del Señor – 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-epiphany-of-the-lord-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20251205T024107Z
CREATED:20250107T224247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T024107Z
UID:91642-1767225600-1767311999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God. \nWednesday\, December 31\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 1\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 Mary\, the Holy Mother of God – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de Santa María\, Madre de Dios – Iglesia Superior\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 New Year’s Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-mary-the-holy-mother-of-god-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTSTAMP:20251205T024110Z
CREATED:20241021T183416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T024110Z
UID:88461-1766880000-1766966399@www.nationalshrine.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20251113T232008Z
CREATED:20241021T183222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T232008Z
UID:88457-1766620800-1766707199@www.nationalshrine.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20250802T050711Z
CREATED:20241021T182905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T050711Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20241217T183333Z
CREATED:20241008T174040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183333Z
UID:88006-1766275200-1766361599@www.nationalshrine.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T070000
DTSTAMP:20250724T171743Z
CREATED:20250723T003644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T171743Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20251113T231721Z
CREATED:20241008T172905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T231721Z
UID:88001-1765670400-1765756799@www.nationalshrine.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20251113T002010Z
CREATED:20241008T012816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T002010Z
UID:87986-1765152000-1765238399@www.nationalshrine.org
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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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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