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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T100000
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SUMMARY:Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form
DESCRIPTION: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 XVI Choir. This event will be broadcast live by EWTN. No tickets are necessary\, but the faithful are highly encouraged to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-of-the-americas-in-the-extraordinary-form/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191103
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CREATED:20190821T001835Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Prayer and Fasting Opening Vigil
DESCRIPTION: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 recitation of the rosary\, Eucharistic Adoration\, and special talks given by Father Ubald Rugirangoga\, the founder of the Center for the Secret of Peace; Father Chris M. Alar\, MI\, Abby Johnson\, Pro-Life Activist; and Kristan Hawkins\, President of Students for Life of America. \nView the Opening International Day of Prayer schedule. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/international-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-opening-vigil/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185731Z
CREATED:20190716T174741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185731Z
UID:13310-1567764000-1567785600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Knights Tower Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTour opportunities are available on Friday\, September 6\, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors will ascend the Tower elevator to the observation level where they can take in spectacular views in all four directions. There are no tickets or reservations to take advantage of this unique experience; visitors will be permitted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPlease be advised: visitors must be able to climb 85 steps to reach the Tower Elevator. Please ensure you are in good physical condition. Visitors who experience claustrophobia\, those who do not like elevators\, or anyone who suffers from a condition where riding in an enclosed elevator may be uncomfortable should not attend. Children are permitted\, but parents should consider the stairs in their decision to bring younger children along. Strollers are not permitted into the Tower\, and no storage is available at the Basilica. \nFood and drink are not permitted. Bags\, suitcases\, camera cases\, large purses or other bulky items are not permitted. Photography is allowed but the use of tripods is not permitted. Prohibited items cannot be stored. Please leave the items in your vehicle or leave them home. \nThe Basilica offers ample free parking and is conveniently located within walking distance of the Brookland-CUA Station on Metro’s Red Line. For more information\, please call the Basilica at 202-526-8300.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-knights-tower-tour/
LOCATION:Knights Tower
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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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:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T130000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190531T202427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
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SUMMARY:Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood - Archdiocese of Washington
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-of-ordination-to-the-priesthood/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T140000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190507T154844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:11568-1559916000-1559916000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Saint John’s College High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION: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 schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/saint-johns-college-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T090000
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SUMMARY:DeMatha Catholic High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:DeMatha Catholic 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/dematha-catholic-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190502T183957Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190502T160009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:11448-1559649600-1559649600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Ireton High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop Ireton 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/bishop-ireton-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T140000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190502T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:11444-1559570400-1559570400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Academy of the Holy Cross High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Academy of the Holy Cross 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/academy-of-the-holy-cross-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190501T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
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SUMMARY:National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in almost twenty years\, the NSO will perform a free concert in the Great Upper Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, led by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda. The NSO is committed to engaging all communities across Washington\, D.C. Sharing live classical music is at the heart of their mission – music is for everyone\, regardless of age\, background or zip code. \nThe NSO Community Concert series aims to create excitement and appreciation for live symphonic music\, engage and inspire audiences of the future\, and ensure that all Washington\, D.C. residents have access to participating in the arts. \n\nNational Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica \n\nLocation: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\nAddress: 400 Michigan Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, D.C. 20017\nDate: Friday\, May 31\, 2019\nTime: 7 p.m.\nPerformance Duration: 65-70 minutes\, with no intermission\nCost: Free\nParking Information: View accessibility information & parking lot map\n\n\n  \nRepertoire: \n\nWAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde\nSAINT-SAËNS: Slow movement from the Organ Symphony\nHOLST: “Venus” from The Planets\nDEBUSSY: Clair de lune\, arr. Caplet\nRESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No.2\n\n  \n  \nView the NSO Community Concert Flyer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-symphony-orchestra-community-concert-at-the-basilica/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T194229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
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SUMMARY:Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Don Bosco Cristo Rey 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/don-bosco-cristo-rey-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T161537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11454-1559217600-1559217600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop Denis J. O’Connell 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/bishop-denis-j-oconnell-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T194110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11481-1559059200-1559059200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Elizabeth Ann Seton High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic 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/elizabeth-ann-seton-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T193634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11478-1558713600-1558713600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Bishop McNamara High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop McNamara Catholic 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/bishop-mcnamara-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11451-1558634400-1558634400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archbishop Carroll High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Archbishop Carroll 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/archbishop-carroll-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T100000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190502T192210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:11474-1558605600-1558605600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Our Lady of Good Counsel 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/our-lady-of-good-counsel-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T100000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190502T183045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:11464-1558519200-1558519200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Saint Vincent Pallotti High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Saint Vincent Pallotti 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-vincent-pallotti-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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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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