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

Mass Schedules

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Livestreaming Sundays at 12:00 pm ET and 2:30 p.m. (en español)

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

February 2023
Feast of Saint Blaise and the Blessing of Throats

February 3, 2023

Crypt Church

Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise on Friday, February 3rd. During all Masses, the faithful will have the opportunity to participate in the Blessing of the Throats. Feast of St.… Find out more »
Ash Wednesday

February 22, 2023

Great Upper Church

Join the Basilica for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of Lent. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: Ash Wednesday (February 22) Time: Location and additional information:… 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 »
National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica

March 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Great Upper Church

National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica Location: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Address: 400 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. 20017 Date: Friday, March 10, 2023 Time: 7:00 p.m. Performance… Find out more »
24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion

March 16, 2023 - March 18, 2023

Great Upper Church

In observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host 40 Hours Devotion. The Basilica’s “24 Hours for… 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 »