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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent and Vespers (Laetare Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass\n4:30 PM — Saturday\, March 13th \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \nVespers\n*4:00 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-laetare-sunday-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185255Z
CREATED:20210217T024335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185255Z
UID:47327-1615482900-1615482900@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion Opening Mass and Closing Mass
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Basilica’s “24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion” Lenten observance will begin with an Opening Mass on Thursday\, March 11\, at 5:15 p.m. and conclude with a Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 13\, at 4:30 p.m. \nThe Opening Mass will be celebrated by the Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Solemn Exposition will take place continuously\, to include overnight hours\, through the Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 13\, at 4:30 p.m.  The Closing Mass will be celebrated by Wilton Cardinal Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington.  \nThe Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the Basilica’s regularly scheduled hours (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) in the Great Upper Church.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24-hours-for-the-lord-40-hours-devotion-opening-mass-and-closing-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210308
DTSTAMP:20241217T185255Z
CREATED:20201210T234546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185255Z
UID:45565-1615075200-1615161599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \nVespers\n*4:00 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2020/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTSTAMP:20241217T185255Z
CREATED:20201210T233827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185255Z
UID:45563-1614470400-1614556799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \nVespers\n*4:00 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2020/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210222
DTSTAMP:20241217T185255Z
CREATED:20201210T233622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185255Z
UID:45558-1613865600-1613951999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \nVespers\n*4:00 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210218
DTSTAMP:20241217T185255Z
CREATED:20200507T175907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185255Z
UID:39980-1613520000-1613606399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:As we enter the penitential season of Lent\, we invite you to join us for Holy Mass. Imposition of Ashes will be held at each Mass. \nMorning: 8:00 AM \nAfternoon: 12:10 PM* \nConfessions: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM \n*Livestreamed on nationalshrine.org/mass. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-schedule-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210215
DTSTAMP:20241217T185255Z
CREATED:20201210T231907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185255Z
UID:45556-1613260800-1613347199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, February 14th  as we celebrate the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/sixth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTSTAMP:20241217T185255Z
CREATED:20201210T231530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185255Z
UID:45554-1612656000-1612742399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, February 7th as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTSTAMP:20241217T185255Z
CREATED:20201210T220431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185255Z
UID:45552-1612051200-1612137599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nJoin us on Sunday\, January 31st as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-in-ordinary-time/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201202T200111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:45213-1611792000-1611964799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life will take place Thursday\, January 28\, through Friday\, January 29. Please note that\, due to COVID-19 restrictions\, there are significant changes to the schedule and limitations for in-person participation. However\, we invite you to join us virtually via livestream on our website and via broadcast on EWTN. \nThursday\, January 28\, 2021\, 8pm – 11pm\n8:00 p.m.                     National Rosary for Life \n8:30 p.m.                     Opening Mass \nCelebrant & Homilist: Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas – Chairman\, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities \n10:00 p.m.                   Holy Hour for Life \nPlease Note:\nDue to COVID-19 restrictions\, participation in the 2021 National Rosary for Life\, the Opening Mass\, and the Holy Hour is VIRTUAL ONLY via livestream on our website and via broadcast on EWTN. The Basilica will be closed to the public for these events. There is no registration\, concelebration\, or admittance for clergy or religious. There is no registration or admittance for seminarians. The Basilica looks forward to the resumption of its regular schedule and operations for the 2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life. Thank you for your understanding! \nFriday\, January 29\, 2021\, 8am – 9am\n8:00 a.m.                    Closing Mass \nCelebrant & Homilist: Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore – Chairman-Elect\, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities \nPlease Note:\nDue to COVID-19 restrictions in the District of Columbia\, the Basilica is limited to 250 persons inside at any one time. On this account\, participation in the Closing Mass will be limited to 250 and will require advanced registration. Those who enter must follow all protocols and procedures. There is no registration\, concelebration\, or special admittance for clergy or religious. There is no registration or special admittance for seminarians. The Closing Mass will be available virtually via livestream on our website and via broadcast on EWTN. The Basilica looks forward to the resumption of its regular schedule and operations for the 2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life. Thank you for your understanding! \nConfession Schedule\nOn Friday\, Jan 29\, Confession will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday\, Jan 30\, Confession will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. \nMedia Coverage\nDue to COVID-19 restrictions\, a very limited number of media credentials will be issued for coverage of the 2021 National Prayer Vigil for Life. Media must submit the Media Credential Request Form no later than January 15\, 2021\, for consideration. Submission of a request is not a guarantee of credentials. Media will be notified via email on January 20\, 2021\, as to whether their request has been/has not been granted. Thank you for your understanding! \nMedia Credential Request Form \nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nPope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence for the faithful who devoutly participate in the 2021 Prayer Vigil for Life from the Basilica either virtually or in person\, under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father).
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210125
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201210T192832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:45548-1611446400-1611532799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nJoin us on Sunday\, January 24th as we celebrate the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-in-ordinary-time/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201210T191825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:45545-1610841600-1610927999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at https://www.nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nJoin us on Sunday\, January 17th as we celebrate the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-in-ordinary-time/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210111
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201210T191339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:45542-1610236800-1610323199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Baptism of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nJoin us on Sunday\, January 10th as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Baptism of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-baptism-of-the-lord/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210104
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201210T175325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:45539-1609632000-1609718399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Epiphany of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nJoin us on Sunday\, January 3rd as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Epiphany of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-epiphany-of-the-lord/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210101T140000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201228T175813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:46142-1609509600-1609509600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Bell Festival Carillon Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the repertoire of music on bells as Dr. Robert Grogan\, carillonneur and organist emeritus\, performs a virtual community recital from the Knight’s Tower at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nFor more information about the National Bell Festival\, please visit www.nationalbellfestival.org. \nClick Here to Join Concert
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-bell-festival-carillon-concert-2021/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201210T174944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:45536-1609459200-1609545599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nAs we enter into the New Year\, we invite you to join us in prayer on Friday\, January 1st as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nMass Times\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-mary-the-holy-mother-of-god/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201228
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201210T174446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:45532-1609027200-1609113599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nJoin us on Sunday\, December 27th as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-solemnity-of-the-holy-family-of-jesus-mary-and-joseph/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201116T151105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:44656-1608854400-1608940799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2020 Christmas Dinner Registration
DESCRIPTION: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 will be available for pick up or delivery only. Due to COVID-19 restrictions\, in house meals will not be served.To request a Christmas Day Dinner\, please call 202-526-8300 or fax your request to 202-526-8313. Meal requests can also be submitted by emailing acranstoun@bnsic.org. \nVolunteers are needed to fill many different positions. To register as a volunteer\, please click here. For more information\, please contact rsvp@bnsic.org or 202-526-8300. Thank you for your interest in helping and we look forward to welcoming you this Christmas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2020-christmas-dinner-registration/
CATEGORIES:All Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201226
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20200127T234949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:37089-1608854400-1608940799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nThe Basilica will celebrate Christmas Day Mass at the following times: \n9:00 AM Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon – Solemn Mass of Christmas Day – Great Upper Church\n* This Mass will be broadcast live by EWTN and The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio\n(Channel 129). \n2:30 PM – Solemn Spanish Christmas Mass – Great Upper Church\n*This Mass will be broadcast live by EWTN \n4:30 PM Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-on-christmas-day-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201225
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20200127T233822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:37083-1608768000-1608854399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nThe 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. \n2:00 pm – Vigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church \n5:00 pm – Vigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church \n9:00 pm – Musical Meditations on the Nativity in the Great Upper Church with music from the Knights Tower Carillon by Basilica Carillonneur Robert Grogan and from the Gallery Organs by Basilica Organists Benjamin LaPrairie and Andrew Vu. \n10:00 pm – Choral Meditations on the Nativity – Great Upper Church \n10:30 pm – Solemn Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve – Great Upper Church \n* This Mass will be broadcast live by EWTN
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-meditations-on-the-nativity-and-solemn-mass-on-christmas-eve-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201221
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201215T220707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:45649-1608422400-1608508799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Bambinelli
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nFollowing in the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square\, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Sunday\, December 20\, 2020\, at the 12:00 p.m. Mass and the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The faithful are invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their Nativity scenes to be blessed at the National Shrine on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. \nThose who are unable to be at the Basilica on Sunday\, December 20th are invited to participate in Mass and the Blessing of the Bambinelli via livestream at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. The faithful who participate in the Blessing of the Bambinelli virtually are invited to have their Baby Jesus with them during the virtual Mass to receive the blessing.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/blessing-of-the-bambinelli-2020/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201221
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201117T164242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:44684-1608422400-1608508799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to attend Mass in person due to restrictions placed upon Houses of Worship by the District of Columbia which now limit the number of attendees to 250 persons per service. Register at nationalshrine.org/mass-registration/. \nJoyfully 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. \nSunday Mass \n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \nVespers \n*4:00 PM \n  \nView Advent and Christmas Schedule\n  \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201214
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201117T163801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:44680-1607817600-1607903999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday Mass \n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \nVespers \n*4:00 PM \n  \nView Advent and Christmas Schedule\n \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201209
DTSTAMP:20250110T074905Z
CREATED:20200127T232534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T074905Z
UID:37075-1607385600-1607471999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us in celebrating our Patronal Feast Day\, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nMass Times (Tuesday\, December 8) \n8:00 AM Great Upper Church \n12:00 PM Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception (Broadcast Live on EWTN) Great Upper Church \nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nFor the faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and who\, while within this church\, participate in any sacred rite or at least recite the Lord’s Prayer and the Profession of Faith may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father) (Domus Ecclesiae\, 9 November 1989 Papal Proclamation\, 12 October 1990.)
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-2020/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201207
DTSTAMP:20241217T185314Z
CREATED:20201117T162206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185314Z
UID:44675-1607212800-1607299199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday Mass \n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \nVespers \n*4:00 PM \n  \nView Advent and Christmas Schedule\n \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201130
DTSTAMP:20241217T185522Z
CREATED:20201117T160937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185522Z
UID:44671-1606608000-1606694399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSunday Mass \n9:00 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \nVespers \n*4:00 PM \nPlease note\, due to current Washington\, D.C. restrictions\, in-person Mass attendance is now limited to 50 people. For more information\, read our post on what you need to know when visiting the Basilica. \n  \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201126T130000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185522Z
CREATED:20201118T182149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185522Z
UID:44707-1606381200-1606395600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 26th\, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule of the day is as follows: \n9:00 AM. Mass    Great Upper Church \n12:00 PM Mass   Great Upper Church \nOn Thanksgiving Day\, there are No scheduled Confessions. The Shrine Shops will be closed all day. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will close at 1:00 PM. \nPlease note\, due to current Washington\, D.C. restrictions\, in-person Mass attendance is now limited to 50 people. For more information\, read our post on what you need to know when visiting the Basilica.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thanksgiving-day-mass-schedule-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201102T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185522Z
CREATED:20200127T231458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185522Z
UID:37072-1604332800-1604332800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choral Concert for the Commemoration of All Souls
DESCRIPTION:In addition to the Basilica’s regular schedule of Masses on Monday\, November 2nd\, for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)\, the Choir of the Basilica will perform a special concert at 4:00 p.m. This pre-recorded concert will stream on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube and Facebook pages\, and Mass Livestream page.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-concert-for-the-commemoration-of-all-souls-2020/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20200127T222729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:37064-1604188800-1604275199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of All Saints Mass Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, November 1st for the Solemnity of All Saints. The celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Masses will be celebrated in the Great Upper Church at the following times: \nMass Times (Sunday\, November 1) \n9:00 AM \n12:00 PM Solemn Mass of All Saints (Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/Mass) \n2:30 PM (En Español) \n4:30 PM \nThis Mass will broadcast on EWTN at 7:00 PM ET
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-all-saints-mass-schedule-2020/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200926T140000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20200127T210912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:37053-1601128800-1601128800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Marian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on Saturday\, September 26th for the 4th Annual\nMarian Rosary Congress and Pilgrimage. More details to come.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/marian-rosary-congress-and-pilgrimage-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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