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.

Ver Examen de Conciencia en Español.

Upcoming Events

Special

Name: Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form
Start: 2019-11-16T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2019-11-16T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Great Upper Church

June 2019
Saint John’s College High School Graduation

June 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Great Upper Church

The Saint John’s College 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… Find out more »
Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood – Archdiocese of Washington

June 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Great Upper Church

Join us at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on June 15th at 10:00 a.m. as ten men are ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Washington. Find out more »
September 2019
Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of God)

September 4, 2019 @ 6:30 pm

Crypt Church

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… Find out more »
Annual Knights Tower Tour

September 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Knights Tower

On September 6, 2019, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again offer an extraordinary opportunity to view our nation's capital from the Knights Tower. Tour opportunities are available on… Find out more »
November 2019
International Day of Prayer and Fasting Opening Vigil

November 2, 2019

Great Upper Church

We invite you to join us on November 2nd for the Opening Prayer Vigil for the International Week of Prayer and Fasting. This day of prayer, dedicated to end the “culture of death” will feature… Find out more »
Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form

November 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am

Great Upper Church

Join us for the first ever Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form, celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Music for this Mass will be provided by the Benedict… Find out more »