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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
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SUMMARY:Conventual Franciscan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, we welcome the Conventual Franciscans to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for their annual pilgrimage. \nSaturday\, October 10\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nArrival\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\nMonsignor Vito Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\n\n\n11:45 a.m.\nSeated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nConference: “The Titles of Mary” – Crypt Church\nRev. Patrick Greenough\, OFM Conv.\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nRosary – Crypt Church\n\n\n3:30 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Crypt Church\nVery Reverend Michael Heine\, OFM Conv.\, Minister Provincial – Our Lady of Angels Province\nPrincipal Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/conventual-franciscan-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260922T172322Z
CREATED:20260916T071419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T172322Z
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage in Honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Our Lady of Šiluva Chapel
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 27\, you’re invited to join the Lithuanian-American community as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the dedication of the Our Lady of Šiluva Chapel in the Basilica. Mass will be celebrated in the Great Upper Church at 2:00 p.m. The Most Reverend Lionginas Virbalas\, S.J.\, Archbishop Emeritus of Kaunas\, Lithuania\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Following Mass\, the faithful will process to the Our Lady of Šiluva Chapel for a brief ceremony and blessing.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/pilgrimage-for-60th-anniversary-of-the-our-lady-of-siluva-chapel/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260220T214808Z
CREATED:20260219T234504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214808Z
UID:110056-1790380800-1790467199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, for the annual Rosary Pilgrimage at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The Rosary Pilgrimage is a full-day\, national event celebrating Our Lady and the Rosary in Washington\, D.C.\, led by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/dominican-rosary-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260916T192149Z
CREATED:20260602T235826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T192149Z
UID:113656-1789862400-1789948799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous: Day 3
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica is pleased to welcome the Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous and an Immersive Lourdes Experience from September 18-20\, 2026. Join us for this special pilgrimage. \nRelics of St. Bernadette Soubirous (of Lourdes)\nVisit the Great Upper Church of the Basilica to venerate the relics of this great saint. In 1858\, when St. Bernadette was a young girl in France\, the Blessed Mother appeared to her and declared “I am the Immaculate Conception.” \nSunday\, September 20\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.\nReliquary on display (no veneration) – Great Upper Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Our Lady of Hostýn Chapel\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Gabriele G. Caccia\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n(Reliquary to be processed out after Mass)\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nView the Schedules for Day 1 and Day 2 of Saint Bernadette at the National Shrine.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/relics-of-saint-bernadette-soubirous-day-3/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260723T222431Z
CREATED:20260711T001335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T222431Z
UID:114968-1789776000-1789862399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Greensburg Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 19\, the faithful of the Diocese of Greensburg are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nNote: Pilgrims will have the extraordinary opportunity to join in a moment of immense grace by venerating the relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous in the Great Upper Church and participating in a Lourdes Immersive Experience in the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel. We invite you to make the most of your time at Mary’s Shrine by participating in this opportunity during time devoted to private prayer. \nSaturday\, September 19\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nArrival – South Circle\n\n\n11:15 a.m.\nWelcome – Crypt Church\nMonsignor Vito Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\nMost Reverend Larry Kulick\, Bishop of Greensburg\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nSeated Overview Tour – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon\nPrivate Prayer\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Crypt Church\nMost Reverend Larry Kulick\, Bishop of Greensburg – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nRosary – Crypt Church\n\n\n3:30 p.m.\nPrivate Prayer – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-greensburg-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260916T191947Z
CREATED:20260602T233711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T191947Z
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SUMMARY:Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous and Lourdes Immersive Experience: Day 2
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica is pleased to welcome the Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous and an Immersive Lourdes Experience from September 18-20\, 2026. Join us for this special pilgrimage. \nRelics of St. Bernadette Soubirous (of Lourdes)\nVisit the Great Upper Church of the Basilica to venerate the relics of this great saint. In 1858\, when St. Bernadette was a young girl in France\, the Blessed Mother appeared to her and declared “I am the Immaculate Conception.” \nLourdes Immersive Experience\nVisit the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes on the lower level of the Basilica for an immersive experience similar to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Pilgrims can touch part of the rock that makes up the grotto and cleanse themselves with water from the spring where Our Lady told us to go. “Go to the spring\, drink of it and wash yourself there.” Lastly\, light a candle and entrust your petitions to Our Blessed Mother. \nSaturday\, September 19\n  \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\n9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nPublic Veneration – Great Upper Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Our Lady of Hostýn Chapel\n\n\n9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nLourdes Experience – Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall\n\n\n4:30 p.m.*\nMass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\nCandlelight Procession and Sung Rosary (follows the 4:30 p.m. Mass) – Great Upper Church to the front of the Basilica\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nView the Schedules for Day 1 and Day 3 of Saint Bernadette at the National Shrine.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/relics-of-saint-bernadette-soubirous-day-2/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260603T171140Z
CREATED:20260602T225618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T171140Z
UID:113639-1789689600-1789775999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous and Lourdes Immersive Experience: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica is pleased to welcome the Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous and an Immersive Lourdes Experience from September 18-20\, 2026. Join us for this special pilgrimage. \nRelics of St. Bernadette Soubirous (of Lourdes)\nVisit the Great Upper Church of the Basilica to venerate the relics of this great saint. In 1858\, when St. Bernadette was a young girl in France\, the Blessed Mother appeared to her and declared “I am the Immaculate Conception.” \nLourdes Immersive Experience\nVisit the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes on the lower level of the Basilica for an immersive experience similar to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Pilgrims can touch part of the rock that makes up the grotto and cleanse themselves with water from the spring where Our Lady told us to go. “Go to the spring\, drink of it and wash yourself there.” Lastly\, light a candle and entrust your petitions to Our Blessed Mother. \nFriday\, September 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\n9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.\nPublic Veneration – Great Upper Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Our Lady of Hostýn Chapel\n\n\n9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nLourdes Experience – Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel\n\n\n11:35 a.m.\nRosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nOpening Mass – Great Upper Church\nRobert Cardinal McElroy\, Archbishop of Washington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall and Our Lady of Hostýn Chapel\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nExposition of the Blessed Sacrament – Crypt Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nPublic Veneration – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nLourdes Experience – Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nConference – Great Upper Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\nBasilica Closes\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nView the Schedules for Day 2 and Day 3 of Saint Bernadette at the National Shrine.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/relics-of-saint-bernadette-soubirous-day-1/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260910T222601Z
CREATED:20260219T233310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T222601Z
UID:110054-1789297200-1789297200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Croatian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\, at 11:00 a.m. in the Crypt Church\, the Croatian Catholic Community will celebrate their annual Pilgrimage Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/croatian-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260909T201117Z
CREATED:20260804T221402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T201117Z
UID:115479-1789171200-1789257599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:29th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, the Indian American Catholic Association (IACA) will hold its 29th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health. \nSaturday\, September 12\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church\,\nOur Lady of the Rosary Chapel\, Miraculous Medal Chapel\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\nLighting of the Pilgrimage Lamp; Rosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:15 p.m.\nProcession with Image and Flags – Mooney Walk\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nCrowning of Mary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:15 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Gabriele G. Caccia\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n3:45 p.m.\nProcession to the Our Lady of Vailankanni Oratory – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nLighting of Candles\, Blessing of Children and Rosaries\, Sprinkling Rite\, Novena Prayer – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/29th-annual-pilgrimage-to-our-lady-of-good-health/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260727T213504Z
CREATED:20260219T232543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T213504Z
UID:110048-1785542400-1785628799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Salvadoran Pilgrimage on the Feast of the Divine Savior of the World
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 1\, 2026\, the Salvadoran Catholic Community will celebrate the Feast of the Divine Savior of the World with Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nSaturday\, August 1\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:00 p.m.\nProcession Begins – South Circle\n\n\n5:30 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Crypt Church\nFr. Mario Majano – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n6:00 p.m.\nReception Begins – East Portico
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/salvadoran-pilgrimage-on-the-feast-of-the-divine-savior-of-the-world-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260605T005731Z
CREATED:20260219T231524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T005731Z
UID:110044-1781308800-1781395199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The National Filipino Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, the National Filipino Pilgrimage will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Join pilgrims as they honor Our Lady of Antipolo\, also known as Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. \nSaturday\, June 13\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nNovena Prayer – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nConfessions – Upper Church Chapels\n\n\n11:50 a.m.\nOpening Remarks – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nSeated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:15 p.m.\nSerenta / Rosary\, Procession of Images – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass\nMost Reverend Efren V. Esmilla\, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n3:20 p.m.\nProcession to Our Lady of Antipolo Oratory – Crypt Church\nPrayer\, Singing\, and Blessing in the Oratory
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-national-filipino-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T220020Z
CREATED:20260130T030500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T220020Z
UID:109199-1780763400-1780763400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On June 6\, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will visit Washington\, D.C.\, marking a significant and fitting moment during the America250 commemoration. Pilgrims and visitors are invited to take part in this historic pilgrimage stop at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, “America’s Catholic Church\,” where the Church in the United States gathers in prayer at the heart of our nation’s capital. \nAt 4:30 p.m. on Saturday\, June 6\, in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica\, the Vigil Mass will be celebrated for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). The celebration of the Eucharist on this solemn feast offers a particularly fitting occasion for the pilgrimage to pass through Washington\, D.C. By uniting the faithful in worship and adoration of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist\, this celebration uniquely highlights the source and summit of the Church’s life\, offering a moment of unity and reflection for both the Church and nation alike. \nSaturday\, June 6\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.*\n\nSolemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – Great Upper Church\nNational Eucharistic Pilgrimage Mass\nMost Reverend Gary R. Studniewski\, Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Washington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist \n\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nFor more information on this Eucharistic Pilgrimage\, additional stops\, and more\, visit: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T143000
DTSTAMP:20260220T214746Z
CREATED:20260219T231150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214746Z
UID:110042-1780237800-1780237800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\, the annual Argentinian Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Lujan will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/our-lady-of-lujan-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260430T065643Z
CREATED:20260219T230910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T065643Z
UID:110039-1780099200-1780185599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, members of the Indian Catholic Community will gather in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in honor of Our Lady of Good Health\, Vailankanni\, Mother of Miracles. \nSaturday\, May 30\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall Chapels\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nProcession to the Crypt Church from Mary’s Garden – Mary’s Garden\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nIntroduction of Speaker – Crypt Church\n\n\n1:50 p.m.\nRosary by Children – Crypt Church\n\n\n2:15 p.m.\nAddressing the Children – Crypt Church\nSpecial Prayers and Presentation of the Names\n\n\n2:45 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\nBlessing of the Sick to take place after Final Blessing\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nProcession to the Oratory – Our Lady of Vailankanni Oratory\n\n\n4:15 p.m.\nMukhadarshanam – Our Lady of Vailankanni Oratory\nExposition of the statue of Our Lady of Good Health\nPresentation of the Children’s Names\nBlessing and Distribution of Holy Oil
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-mother-of-miracles-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T051352Z
CREATED:20260219T230119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T051352Z
UID:110035-1779030000-1779030000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, the Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass. Honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces\, particularly those who paid the ultimate price for American liberty\, the Memorial Mass begins with the posting of the colors and singing of the National Anthem. It concludes with the playing of Taps. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m.\nConfessions – Crypt Church Apses\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nRosary – Crypt Church\nLed by the Military Council of Catholic Women\n\n\n3:50 p.m.\nProcession of Papal Orders – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Presider\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\nArchbishop Timothy P. Broglio – Principal Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-for-the-military-services-u-s-a-pilgrimage-and-memorial-mass-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260423T041618Z
CREATED:20260219T225812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T041618Z
UID:110033-1777680000-1777766399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:23rd Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, the Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities will come together to celebrate their heritage and Marian devotions. This Marian day of prayer will include the following communities: Bangladeshi\, Burmese\, Cambodian\, Chamorros\, Chinese\, Filipino\, Indian\, Indonesian\, Japanese\, Korean\, Laotian\, Lebanese\, Montagnard\, Pakistani\, Samoan\, Sri Lankan\, Thai\, and Vietnamese. \n\nView the Event Flier\nSaturday\, May 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nProcession of Images and Banners – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nCall to Prayer – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:50 p.m.\nCrowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:55 p.m.\nWelcome and Blessing of Rosaries – Great Upper Church\nMonsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nRosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass\nMost Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/23rd-annual-asian-pacific-island-catholics-marian-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTSTAMP:20260202T190152Z
CREATED:20260122T191548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190152Z
UID:108957-1770076800-1770163199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Suyapa Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join the Honduran community for their pilgrimage to the National Shrine in honor of Our Lady of Suyapa. A procession will begin outside the Basilica at 4:30 p.m. and the Pilgrimage Mass will be celebrated in the Crypt Church at 5:00 p.m. His Eminence Óscar Andrés Cardinal Rodríguez Maradiaga\, S.D.B.\, Archbishop Emeritus of Tegucigalpa\, Honduras\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/our-lady-of-suyapa-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20251113T234441Z
CREATED:20241022T062510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T234441Z
UID:88557-1765584000-1765670399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 13\, 2025\, the Archdiocese of Washington invite pilgrims to participate in the 2025 Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe\, Patroness of the Americas. A procession to the Basilica will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington\, D.C.\, and will arrive at the Basilica at 12:45 p.m. Further information can be found below. \nSaturday\, December 13\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:45 p.m.\nPilgrim Arrival – South Circle\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nMultilingual Rosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nProcession of Flags – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:50 p.m.\nChoral Prelude – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nRobert Cardinal McElroy\, Archbishop of Washington – Celebrant\nMost Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington – Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-walk-with-mary-pilgrimage-in-honor-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20251202T200406Z
CREATED:20241022T062335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T200406Z
UID:88555-1764979200-1765065599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, the Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nArrival – South Circle\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nRosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nHoly Hour (until 12:30 p.m.) – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\nBenediction – Great Upper Church\nProcession to Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel\n\n\n12:45 p.m.\nExposition – Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel\n\n\n1:15 p.m.\nProcession of Banners – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\nApostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/haitian-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20251114T182131Z
CREATED:20241022T061856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T182131Z
UID:88552-1763164800-1763251199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Prayer and Fasting
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the International Day of Prayer and Fasting on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025. In addition to the schedule below\, a relic of Saint Carlo Acutis and Saint Padre Pio will be in the Miraculous Medal Chapel in the Great Upper Church for private prayer throughout the day. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nExposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Eucharistic Procession – Great Upper Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nIntroduction & Welcome – Great Upper Church\n\n\n9:10 a.m.\nRosary (Luminous Mysteries) – Great Upper Church\nLed by the Asian and African Communities\n\n\n9:45 a.m.\nSpeaker – Great Upper Church\nPatricia Sandoval\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m\nConfessions – Great Upper Church Chapels\n\n\n10:35 a.m.\nSpeaker – Great Upper Church\nAndrew Niewald\n\n\n11:20 a.m.\nRosary (Joyful Mysteries) – Great Upper Church\nLed by the Hispanic Community\n\n\n11:50 a.m.\nProcession of the Nations – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 noon\nMass – Great Upper Church\nFr. Dan Reehil – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church Chapels\n\n\n2:15 p.m.\nSpeaker – Great Upper Church\nFr. Dan Reehil\n\n\n3:00 p.m\nDivine Mercy Chaplet – Great Upper Church\n\n\n3:30 p.m.\nSpeaker – Great Upper Church\nFr. John Szada\n\n\n\n5:00 p.m.\nBenediction – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nMore information and biographies of speakers can be found at: https://iwopf.org/. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/international-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20250924T235855Z
CREATED:20241022T061524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T235855Z
UID:88550-1761609600-1761695999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Philadelphia Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025\, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nArrival – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:45 a.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\nMonsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nProcession with Holy Year Cross – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:15 a.m.\nFervorino (English) – Great Upper Church\nFr. James Sullivan\n\n\n11:15 a.m.\nFervorino (Spanish) – Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:30 p.m.\nPenance Service – Great Upper Church\nFr. Dennis Gill\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nMarian Devotions – Great Upper Church\nProcession\, Crowning\, Multilingual Rosary\n\n\n3:15 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Nelson J. Perez\, Archbishop of Philadelphia – Celebrant & Homilist\nWelcome: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-philadelphia-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20250801T233926Z
CREATED:20241022T061319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T233926Z
UID:88548-1761350400-1761436799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Brooklyn Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\, the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nArrival – South Circle\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nProcession with Bishop Robert J. Brennan – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:45 a.m.\nWelcome Remarks – Great Upper Church\nSeated Overview Tour\nBishop’s Remarks\nRosary (multiple languages)\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nYouth Holy Hour (with music) – Crypt Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nChoral Concert – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nBenediction – Crypt Church\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Robert J. Brennan\, Bishop of Brooklyn – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-brooklyn-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20250909T172051Z
CREATED:20250909T163854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T172051Z
UID:101490-1761264000-1761350399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Conventual Franciscan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, October 24\, 2025\, we welcome the Conventual Franciscans to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for their annual pilgrimage. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nArrival – Crypt Church\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\nMonsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\nVery Rev. Michael Heine\, OFM Conv.\n\n\n11:45 a.m.\nSeated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nConference – Crypt Church\nPresenter: Rev. Timothy Geiger\, OFM Conv.\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nRosary – Crypt Church\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nPrivate Prayer – Crypt Church\n\n\n3:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\nVery Rev. Michael Heine\, OFM Conv.\, Celebrant\nVery Rev. Brad Milunski\, OFM Conv.\, Homilist\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nDeparture
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/conventual-franciscan-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20250801T233142Z
CREATED:20241022T060812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T233142Z
UID:88546-1760745600-1760831999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Newark Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. His Eminence\, Joseph Cardinal Tobin\, Archbishop of Newark\, will be the principal celebrant of the Pilgrimage Mass. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nPilgrims Arrive – South Circle\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\nOrgan Concert – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nProcession of Banners – Great Upper Church\nWelcome: Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\nSeated Overview Tour\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nRosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nHis Eminence Joseph Cardinal Tobin\, C.Ss.R\, Archbishop of Newark – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-newark-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20250801T232328Z
CREATED:20250515T172515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T232328Z
UID:97725-1760659200-1760745599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, the faithful of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nArrival – South Circle\n\n\n11:30 a.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\nMonsingor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\nBishop Mark L. Bartchak\, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Mark L. Bartchak\, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown — Celebrant & Homilist\nWelcome Remarks: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-altoona-johnstown-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20251003T010151Z
CREATED:20240917T001516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T010151Z
UID:87360-1760227200-1760313599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, October 11\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 12\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\n4:30 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. \n\nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nOn this day in 1990\, Pope John Paul II granted to this National Shrine the title of Minor Basilica. On the Anniversary of the Granting of the Title Basilica\, a plenary indulgence may be obtained. The faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on this day 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/twenty-eighth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20250723T182414Z
CREATED:20241022T060448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T182414Z
UID:88544-1760140800-1760227199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 11\, 2025\, the faithful of the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to join the Most Reverend William E. Koenig\, Bishop of Wilmington\, to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nArrival – South Circle\n\n\n10:15 a.m.\nWelcome and Seated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church\nMrs. Dee Steel\, Director of Visitor Services\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\nLunch – Cafeteria\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nHoly Hour – Great Upper Church\nRosary and Confessions\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nBenediction – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend William E. Koenig\, Bishop of Wilmington\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend William E. Koenig\, Bishop of Wilmington – Celebrant & Homilist\nWelcome: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-wilmington-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20250827T162526Z
CREATED:20241022T060242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T162526Z
UID:88542-1759795200-1759881599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Allentown Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025\, the faithful of the Diocese of Allentown are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nArrival – South Circle\n\n\n10:00 – 11:30 a.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall Chapels\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\nMonsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\nFr. Allen Hoffa\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nSeated Overview Tours: English and Spanish\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nRosary Rally – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:00 – 2:30 p.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall Chapels\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nSpanish Presentation – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nYouth Holy Hour – Crypt Church\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Alfred Schlert\, Bishop of Allentown – Celebrant & Homilist\nWelcome Remarks: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-allentown-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20250827T025648Z
CREATED:20241126T000840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T025648Z
UID:90462-1759276800-1759363199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Scranton Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025\, the faithful of the Diocese of Scranton are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nArrival – South Circle\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\nFr. Andrew S. Hvozdovic\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nSeated Overview Tour (English & Spanish) – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30 p.m.\nConfessions – Our Lady of Hostyn\, Crypt Church Chapels\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nHoly Hour and Rosary (English & Spanish) – Crypt Church\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Joseph C. Bambera\, Bishop of Scranton\nCelebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-scranton-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTSTAMP:20250925T165917Z
CREATED:20241022T055728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T165917Z
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SUMMARY:Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage is a full-day\, national event celebrating Our Lady and the Rosary in Washington\, D.C.\, led by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nArrival – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nOpening Procession – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:15 a.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\nMonsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\n\n\n10:25 a.m.\nNovena Prayer – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nConference I (Fr. Austin Litke\, O.P.) – Great Upper Church\nTema I (Padre Josemaria Guzman-Dominguez\, O.P.) – Crypt Church\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nExposition (until 1:45 p.m.) – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall Chapels\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nBook Signings – Bookstore\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nBenediction – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nConference II (Fr. Austin Litke\, O.P.) – Great Upper Church\nTema II (Padre Josemaria Guzman-Dominguez\, O.P.) – Crypt Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nEnrollment in the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary – Great Upper Church\nFr. Joseph Anthony Kress\, O.P.\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nRosary Procession – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass of the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Great Upper Church\nFr. Joseph Anthony Kress\, O.P. – Celebrant\nFr. Andrew Hofer\, O.P. – Homilist\nWelcome Remarks: Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica\n\n\n7:00 p.m.\nHillbilly Thomists Concert – CUA Mall\nFood trucks\, chairs\, stage\, restrooms provided\n\n\n9:00 p.m.\nConcert ends – CUA Mall
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/dominican-rosary-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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