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

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  • Blessing of the Bambinelli

    Great Upper Church
    Following in the Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Sunday, December 18, 2022, following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The faithful are invited to… Find out more »

  • Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

    Great Upper Church
    The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on December 25th. Schedule: Time: Location: 7:30 a.m. Crypt Church 9:00… Find out more »
  • Christmas Dinner Registration

    2022 Christmas Dinner Registration

    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 »

  • Mary, Mother of God

    Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

    Great Upper Church
    Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: Vigil Mass (Saturday, December 31) Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m.… Find out more »