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December 2019
Fourth 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 »
Blessing of the Bambinelli and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Following in the annual papal tradition in Saint Peter's Square, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli and Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at the 4:30… Find out more »
Annual Children’s Christmas Eve Mass
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites the faithful to the annual Christmas Eve Children’s Mass in the Great Upper Church. The Choir of the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred… Find out more »
Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on December 24, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 9:00 PM - Musical… Find out more »
Choral Meditations on the Nativity
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 »
Solemn Mass on Christmas Day
The Basilica will celebrate Christmas Day Mass at the following times: 7:30 AM Crypt Church 9:00 AM Great Upper Church 10:30 AM Great Upper Church 12:00 Noon Solemn Mass of Christmas Day, Great… Find out more »