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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185730Z
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SUMMARY:Mother of Africa Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach invites you participate in the 22nd Annual Mother of Africa Pilgrimage on Saturday\, September 28th from 2:30 PM-4:00 PM in the Crypt Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will be celebrated at 3:15 PM by the Reverend Ebuka Mbande. We invite the African Diaspora to join us for this wonderful celebration to honor Our Mother of Africa. \n  \nSchedule of the Day \n2:30 PM  Rosary                                              Crypt Church \n3:00 PM  Divine Mercy Chaplet                      Crypt Church \n3:15 PM  Holy Mass                                        Crypt Church \n\nCelebrant & Homilist: Reverend Ebuka Mbande
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mother-of-africa-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190915
DTSTAMP:20241217T185731Z
CREATED:20190731T192345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185731Z
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SUMMARY:Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on Saturday\, September 14th for the 3rd Annual Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage. Sponsored by the Jesus Through Mary USA Ministry\, this day of Marian reflection will include a Multilingual Living Rosary\, talks given by Fr. Jeb Stuart Donelan and Fr. Joseph Bergida\, and will conclude with Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Bernadito Auza\, Apostolic Nuncio\, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations and the Organization of American States. The theme of this year’s celebration\, which is being held on the Feast of the Exultation of the Cross\, will be Behold Your Mother. \nSchedule of the Day \n7:30 AM – Procession of Marian Images\, Music\, and Prayer (Great Upper Church) \n8:30 AM – Living Rosary (Great Upper Church) \n9:30 AM – Crowning of our Blessed Mother (Great Upper Church) \n10:00 AM – First Talk by Father Jeb Stuart Donelan (Great Upper Church) \nMusic: Tenor-Pianist Carlos Alberto Ibay \n10:45 AM – Confessions\, Lunch\, Private Tours \n12:45 PM – Gathering Marian Song (Great Upper Church) \n1:00 PM – Second Talk by Father Joseph Bergida (Great Upper Church) \n2:00 PM – Holy Mass (Broadcast on EWTN) (Great Upper Church) \nIf you are unable to join us in person\, you can watch the live Mass on Eternal Word Television Network (please check your local listings) on September 14 or join us live online via Facebook and YouTube.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/marian-rosary-congress-and-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T170000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185731Z
CREATED:20190726T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185731Z
UID:13646-1567863000-1567875600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:22nd Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 7\, the Indian American Catholic Association will hold its 22nd Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health. This Marian day of devotion to our Lady of Vailankanni will include Holy Mass\, a Blessing of Children\, and the recitation of the Novena to Our Lady of Vailankanni. \nSchedule:\n1:30 p.m. Gathering of Participants (Memorial Hall) \n2:00 p.m. Rosary (Crypt Church) \n2:30 p.m. Procession to the Upper Church with Hymns and Prayers \n3:00 p.m. Pilgrimage Mass (Great Upper Church) \n4:30 p.m. Blessing and Dedication of Children (Crypt Church) \n5:00 p.m. Our Lady of Good Health Novena Prayer (Crypt Church) \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/22nd-annual-pilgrimage-to-our-lady-of-good-health/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T183000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185731Z
CREATED:20190726T202631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185731Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of God)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, September 4 for the Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of God). His Excellency\, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, J.C.D.\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA\, will be the main celebrant and homilist. \nThis annual Mass is celebrated for the repose of Father Vincent R. Capodanno\, MM\, a Catholic Military Chaplain and U.S. Navy Lieutenant who was killed in Vietnam on September 4\, 1967 as he gave physical and spiritual assistance to wounded and dying Marines of the 1st Marine Division during battle with the North Vietnamese Army. \n\n\n\n\nWatch Live on Facebook\n\n\nWatch Live on YouTube
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-memorial-mass-for-father-vincent-capodanno-servant-of-god/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185731Z
CREATED:20190716T172746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185731Z
UID:13303-1565870400-1565870400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:On August 15\, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us on this Holy Day of Obligation for Mass: \nVigil Mass:\n5:15 p.m. (Wednesday) \nMorning:\n7:00 a.m.\, 7:30 a.m.\, 8:00 a.m.\, 8:30 a.m.\, 10:00 a.m. \nAfternoon:\n12:00 noon – Solemn Mass on the Assumption of Mary\, presided by Bishop Roy E. Campbell\, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. \n5:15 p.m. \nIf you are unable to join us in person\, you may also watch on the Eternal Word Television Network (please check your local listings) or you may join us live online on August 15 at 12:00 noon. \n  \nWatch Live on Facebook\n  \nWatch Live on YouTube
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190628T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190628T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190530T210403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
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SUMMARY:Global Rosary Relay for Priests
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again participate in the Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests on Friday\, June 28th— the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus\, also designated as World Priest Day. The National Shrine’s “leg” of the relay begins at 5:45 p.m.\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church.  With over 170 shrines and churches participating\, by midnight of the Global Rosary Relay\, the entire world will have been encircled in prayer for priests.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/global-rosary-relay-for-priests/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190624
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190606T181020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:12407-1561248000-1561334399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 23\, the Basilica will celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will take place at the following times: \nVigil (Saturday): \n5:15 p.m. \nMorning: \n7:30\, 9:00\, 10:30 \nAfternoon: \n12:00 (Solemn Liturgy)\, 1:30 (en español)\, 4:30 \nAt the end of the 12 Noon Mass\, the faithful will participate in the time-honored tradition of a Eucharistic Procession. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-most-holy-body-and-blood/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190613T000600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:12554-1560643200-1560729599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 16th\, the Church will celebrate the oneness of God in The Most Holy Trinity. \nVigil: \n5:15 p.m. (Saturday) \nMorning:\n7:30\, 9:00\, 10:30 \nAfternoon:\n12:00 (Solemn Liturgy)\, 1:30 (en español)\, 4:30
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190611
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190530T204508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:12207-1560124800-1560211199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary\, Mother of the Church
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, our Holy Father\, Pope Francis announced a new memorial celebrating the Virgin Mary’s role as “Mother of the Church.” As we honor the Virgin Mary and the maternal sense of the Church\, we invite you to participate in one of our daily Masses: \nMorning: 7:00 a.m.\, 7:30 a.m.\, 8:00 a.m.\, 8:30 a.m. \nAfternoon: 12:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. \nThe title “Mother of the Church” was first given by Saint Pope Paul VI at the Second Vatican Council and was later added to the Roman Missal in 1975. With this designation as a Memorial\, the title “Mother of the Church” was added to the General Roman Calendar. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/feast-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-mother-of-the-church/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190610
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190513T184940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:11731-1560038400-1560124799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Pentecost Sunday
DESCRIPTION:After the Lord ascended into heaven\, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles as they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. Through the Holy Spirit’s power\, Peter preached his first sermon\, sharing the truth of the gospel and bringing many people to the faith. Join us for Mass at the Basilica on Sunday\, June 9\, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday and the gift of the Holy Spirit. \nMasses  \n7:30 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish)\, & 4:30 p.m. \nSolemn Mass \n12:00 noon (choir) \nMost Rev. Christophe Pierre\nApostolic Nuncio\nCelebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/pentecost-sunday/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190502T183957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:11468-1559822400-1559822400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Saint John Paul the Great High School Graduation and Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Saint John Paul the Great High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/saint-john-paul-the-great-high-school-graduation-and-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190513T185732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11734-1559433600-1559519999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ascension of the Lord Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Basilica on Sunday\, June 2\, as we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. We rejoice in Christ’s victory over death\, and rest in the hope that He will return again one day! \nMasses  \n7:30 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish)\, & 4:30 p.m. \nSolemn Mass \n12:00 noon (choir) \nRev. Msgr.  Walter R. Rossi\nRector of the Basilica\nCelebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ascension-of-the-lord-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T133000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190507T145333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:11562-1558445400-1558445400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Installation Mass of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory\, 7th Archbishop of Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 21st for the Mass of Installation of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the 7th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. The faithful are invited to attend this sacred and solemn moment in our church’s history. \nArchbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will serve as the principal celebrant. The liturgical procession will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public\, no reservations required. Attendees are asked to be seated in the Basilica’s Great Upper Church by 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/installation-mass-of-archbishop-wilton-d-gregory-7th-archbishop-of-washington/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T121000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190506T144739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:11538-1558181400-1558181400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites the faithful to attend the Annual Maritime Day Mass on Saturday\, May 18th in the Crypt Church. The Most Reverend Brendan Cahill\, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria\, Texas and Promoter of the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) will be the celebrant and homilist. There are more than 100 AOS chaplains\, maritime deacons and lay ecclesial serving in more than 50 ports. These chaplains serve in ministry to seafarers\, fisher men and women\, their families\, and all who work or travel on the seas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T200134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8065-1556409600-1556495999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Divine Mercy Sunday
DESCRIPTION:As we conclude the Easter Octave\, we celebrate and give thanks to our almighty God for His mercy that was bestowed upon us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Solemn Mass of Divine Mercy Sunday at 12 noon will be celebrated by Archbishop Augustine Di Noia\, O.P.\, Adjunct Secretary of the Doctrine of the Faith\, in the Great Upper Church. \nThe Marians of the Immaculate Conception will offer Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 2 p.m.\, followed immediately by Mass\, with celebrant and homilist Reverend Larry Swank. \nJoin us at 6 p.m. for the Octave of Easter Organ Recital\, featuring guest organist Clay Christiansen of the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Repertoire will include works by J.S. Bach\, Eben\, Schreiner\, Franck\, Wilberg\, and Reubke. \nA Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father) may be obtained by the faithful on this day. Special extended hours of Confession are offered in the Crypt Church. \nMass:\n7:30 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish)\, 4:30 p.m. \nSolemn Mass of Divine Mercy Sunday:\n12:00 Noon\, Great Upper Church \nConfessions:\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\, Crypt Church \nRecitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet followed immediately by Mass:\n2:00 p.m. \nOctave of Easter Organ Recital:\n6:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/divine-mercy-sunday/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T195705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8060-1555804800-1555891199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. The Solemn Mass of Easter at 12 noon will be celebrated by His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl in the Great Upper Church. The Choir of the Basilica and Brass Ensemble will provide sacred music for this solemn liturgy. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as on the National Shrine’s YouTube page. \nNo scheduled confessions on Easter Sunday. \nMass:\n7:30 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 4:30 p.m. \nSolemn Mass of Easter (Broadcast Live on EWTN):\n12:00 Noon\, Great Upper Church \nSpanish Easter Mass (Broadcast Live by EWTN Espanol):\n2:30 p.m.\, Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190421
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T195200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8055-1555718400-1555804799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Extended Confessions:\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSolemn Easter Vigil Mass:\n8:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nThe Most Rev. Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Easter Resurrection\, 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 Orchestra of the Basilica will provide sacred music for the solemn liturgy. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine YouTube page.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-saturday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T193834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8048-1555632000-1555718399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:No Masses on Good Friday. \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm \nStations of the Cross:\n12:00 Noon\, Crypt Church \nOrgan Prelude\n2:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nChoral Meditations on the Passion\n2:30 pm\, Great Upper Church \nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion:\n3:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nWe invite you to partake in the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion beginning at 3:00pm on Friday\, April 19. The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will preside with Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica\, as celebrant and homilist. This liturgy will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube page. Come and experience this moving liturgy as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord\, a death which three days later would bring salvation to all the world. The faithful will hear from the Solemn Proclamation from the Gospel of John of Jesus’ Condemnation and Death and includes individual Veneration of the Cross by the Congregation. \nVeneration of the Relics of Christ’s Passion:\n7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Except during Stations of the Cross at 12:00 p.m.)\, Crypt Church \nOn Good Friday\, April 19\, the National Shrine will have Exposition of the Relics of the Passion in the Crypt Church from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 pm. The relics will be displayed for veneration by the faithful throughout the day except for the hour between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m.\, at which time the Stations of the Cross will be celebrated. Following the Stations\, the relics will be returned for veneration until 6:30 pm. \nThe relics include a particle from the table of the Lord’s Supper\, stone particles from the Garden of Gethsemane\, particles of the pillar of the scourging\, the purple garment worn by Jesus\, a spine from the crown of thorns\, stones particles from Mount Calvary\, a particle of the inscription tablet\, shavings of the nails or spikes\, particles of the sponge and reed\, particle of the seamless linen garment worn by Jesus\, the lance which pierced his side\, the bindings and cloths used in the burial of Jesus\, stones from the Holy Sepulchre\, and a particle of the True Cross. Also displayed are relics of Mary\, the Mother of Jesus; her sister\, Mary\, wife of Clopas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/good-friday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T065216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8000-1555545600-1555631999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:No Masses in the morning. \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm\, Crypt Church \nAs we prepare our hearts and minds for the sacred Triduum\, we invite you to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. \nChoral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes\n5:30 pm\, Great Upper Church\nRead more. \nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Choral prelude will begin at 5:30 pm\, with Mass beginning at 6:00 pm in the Great Upper Church. \nMass of the Lord’s Supper (Broadcast Live on EWTN)\n6:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nAt 6:00 pm\, on Thursday\, April 18th\, the Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Great Upper Church. For 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 broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube Page.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-thursday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T064048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:7995-1555200000-1555286399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord\, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we begin the most solemn week of our liturgical year\, the faithful are invited to join us for the Solemn Mass of the Passion of the Lord which will be Broadcast Live on EWTN. The Celebrant and Homilist for this Mass will be Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. For more information and for a detailed schedule for Holy Week\, view this download. \nPalm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion\nVigil\n5:15 pm (Saturday) \nMorning\n7:30 am\, 9:00 am\, 10:30 am \nAfternoon\n12 noon – (Solemn Mass with Choir)\n1:30 pm (Spanish)\n4:30 pm \nCelebrant and Homilist: Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\nBroadcast live by the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Watch live. \nVespers\n4:00 pm \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 12 noon\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nSpanish Confessions\n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T055257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:7985-1555175700-1555175700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday: Vigil Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Celebration of Palm Sunday. Branches are blessed in memory of Christ’s triumphant journey to Jerusalem. \nPalm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion:\nVigil Mass: Saturday\, April 13\, 2019\n5:15 pm
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday-vigil-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190331
DTSTAMP:20241217T185827Z
CREATED:20190321T194432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185827Z
UID:8052-1553904000-1553990399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion
DESCRIPTION:Closing Mass of 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception’s 40 Hours Devotion in observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord” will conclude with a Closing Mass on March 30 at 5:15pm. \nThe Closing Mass will be celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Richard B. Higgins\, of the Archdiocese of the Military Services USA in the Great Upper Church. The Closing Mass will include a Eucharistic Procession followed by Solemn Benediction. \nFor more information on the Basilica’s 2019 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion\, view X
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24-hours-for-the-lord-40-hours-devotion-march-30/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190329
DTSTAMP:20241217T185827Z
CREATED:20190320T213627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185827Z
UID:7874-1553731200-1553817599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion
DESCRIPTION:Opening Mass of 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion\nIn observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord\,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host 40 Hours Devotion. \nThe Basilica’s “24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion” Lenten observance will begin with an Opening Mass on Thursday\, March 28\, at 5:15pm and conclude with a Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 30\, at 5:15pm. \nThe Opening Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese of the Military Services\, USA.  Solemn Exposition will take place continuously\, to include overnight hours\, through the Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 30\, at 5:15pm.  The Closing Mass will conclude with a Eucharistic Procession through the Great Upper Church followed by Solemn Benediction. \nThe Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the Basilica’s regularly scheduled hours (7:45am – 8:15am; 10am – 12 noon; and 3:30pm to 6pm) in the Chapel of Our Lady of Hostyn\, the Confessional Chapel. \nThe faithful are invited to spend time in Adoration before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during the National Shrine’s 40 Hours Devotion in observance of Pope Francis’ “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24-hours-for-the-lord-40-hours-devotion/2019-03-28/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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