Mass Schedules

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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

Upcoming Events

  • 30th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity

    Great Upper Church
    Sponsored by The Catholic University of America and the Basilica, this event draws standing-room-only crowds and raises thousands of dollars each year for a designated charity. This year, all funds raised will benefit the Brothers… Find out more »
  • Second Sunday of Advent and Vespers

    Great Upper Church
    Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church.… Find out more »
  • Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers

    Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church.… Find out more »
  • Choral Meditations on the Nativity

    Great Upper Church
    Come and experience the uplifting sounds of the Choir of the Basilica this Christmas Eve. Repertoire to be announced. All are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come,… Find out more »