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.

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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

View Examination of Conscience in English.

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Upcoming Events

Special

Name: CANCELLED – Lenten Retreat – “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Start: 2023-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-03-23T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Crypt Church

August 2022
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15, 2022

Great Upper Church

On August 15, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Join us for Mass: 7:00 a.m. Mass in the Crypt Church 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Crypt Church 12:10… Find out more »
October 2022
Dedication of “The Home Coming”

October 1, 2022 @ 11:00 am

The Basilica

Please join the Basilica as we dedicate the latest addition to the exterior artwork of the National Shrine, The Home Coming. A sculpture in bronze by artist Timothy Schmalz and a gift of House the… Find out more »
December 2022
2022 Christmas Dinner Registration

December 25, 2022

The Basilica

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor, homeless, elderly, and needy individuals living in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas on Christmas Day. Meals… Find out more »
January 2023
2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life

January 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

The Basilica

We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2023 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 19 - January 20. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 PM on January… Find out more »
March 2023
Lenten Retreat – Eucharistic Revival

March 9, 2023 @ 5:15 pm

Crypt Church

The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. During this Lenten season, the Basilica will host two separate… Find out more »
CANCELLED – Lenten Retreat – “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”

March 21, 2023 - March 23, 2023

Crypt Church

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this retreat has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you for other Lenten Devotions at the National Shrine: www.nationalshrine.org/lent. The season of Lent is a… Find out more »