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.

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

Upcoming Events

  • Third Sunday of Advent

    The Basilica
    We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 16 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, December 17 Time: Location and… Find out more »
  • Blessing of the Bambinelli

    The Basilica
    Following in the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Saturday, December 23, 2023, following the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass. The faithful are… Find out more »
  • Fourth Sunday of Advent

    The Basilica
    We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Fourth Sunday of Advent Time: Location and Additional Information: 7:30 a.m. Crypt Church – Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:00… Find out more »
  • Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

    The Basilica
    “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9:5 We invite you to join… Find out more »