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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
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UID:53687-1635879600-1635879600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:For Healing and Hope: A Choral Concert on the Commemoration of All Souls
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 2 at 7:00 p.m.\, The Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine\, under the direction of Dr. Peter Latona\, will offer a spiritual concert in the beauty of the Basilica’s Crypt Church. For Healing and Hope: A Choral Concert on the Commemoration of All Souls will feature sacred music drawn from the past six centuries. The concert is dedicated to the nearly 5\,000\,000 people worldwide and over 700\,000 in the United States who have died as a result of the pandemic and is offered as a comfort to the countless others who mourn their loss. The Concert is free and open to the public. \nThe Choir of the Basilica will perform works by Dove\, Sumsion\, Palestrina\, Part\, Rorem\, Byrd\, Harris et al. This Concert is free and open to the public. If you are unable to join us\, the concert will be streamed live on the National Shrine’s YouTube and Facebook pages. \n  \nView the Event Poster
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/for-healing-and-hope-a-choral-concert-on-the-commemoration-of-all-souls/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20210324T160042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:48391-1637798400-1637884799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 25th\, 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 – Crypt Church \n12:00 PM Mass – Great Upper Church \nPlease note that on Thanksgiving Day\, there are No Confessions. The Shrine Shops will be closed all day. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will close at 3:00 PM.    
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thanksgiving-day-mass-schedule-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211129
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T213917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53324-1638057600-1638143999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully waiting for 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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, November 27) \n4:30 PM \nSunday Mass \n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church \n2:30 PM (en español) – Great Upper Church \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers \n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2021/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211206
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T215011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53330-1638662400-1638748799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully waiting for 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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, December 4) \n4:30 PM \nSunday Mass \n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en español) – Great Upper Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers \n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \n\n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass. \n\n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2021/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211116T011629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:54183-1638921600-1639007999@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. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nVigil Mass (Tuesday\, December 7)Mass during the Day (Wednesday\, December 8) \n\n\n\n5:15 pm\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n7:00 am\nCrypt Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n8:00 am\nCrypt Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n*12:00 Noon\nSolemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception — Great Upper Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n5:15 pm\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*This Mass will be broadcast live on ETWN and nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-2021/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211202T193744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:54695-1639162800-1639162800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Friday\, December 10\, at 7PM in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine. The Christmas Concert is free and open to the public. Seating will be on first-come\, first-served basis with no ticketing\, advanced registration\, or reservations.  All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choir-of-the-basilica-christmas-concert-2021/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
DTSTAMP:20250110T074835Z
CREATED:20211013T215458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T074835Z
UID:53332-1639267200-1639353599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully waiting for 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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, December 11) \n4:30 PM \nSunday Mass \n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en español) – Great Upper Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers \n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \n\n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2021/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T215752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53334-1639872000-1639958399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully waiting for 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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, December 18) \n4:30 PM \nSunday Mass \n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en español) – Great Upper Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers \n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \n\n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers-2021/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211219T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211217T180014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:55042-1639931400-1639931400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Bambinelli
DESCRIPTION:Following in the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square\, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Sunday\, December 19\, 2021\, following 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.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/blessing-of-the-bambinelli-2022/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T220637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53336-1640304000-1640390399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n4:30 pm\nVigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord\n\n\n‌\n\n\n9:00 pm\nMusical 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.\n\n\n‌\n\n\n*10:00 pm\nChoral Meditations on the Nativity\n\n\n‌\n\n\n*10:30 pm\nSolemn Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve\n\n\n\n\n*Broadcast live on nationalshrine.org/mass\, EWTN\, and the National Shrine’s YouTube and Facebook pages. \n\n\n\n\n\nWatch on YouTube\n\n\nWatch on Facebook
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-meditations-on-the-nativity-and-solemn-mass-on-christmas-eve-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T225540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53345-1640390400-1640476799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica will celebrate Christmas Day Mass at the following times: \n\n\n\n7:30 am\nCrypt Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n9:00 am\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n10:30 am\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n*12:00 Noon\nSolemn Mass of Christmas Day – Great Upper Church\n\n\n‌\n\n\n*2:30 pm\nSolemn Spanish Christmas Mass\n\n\n‌\n\n\n4:30 pm\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*This Mass will be broadcast live on nationalshrine.org/mass\, EWTN\, and The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio (Channel 129).
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-on-christmas-day-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211101T130049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53707-1640390400-1640476799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2021 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 202-526-8313. All meal requests must be received by Friday\, December 17th. \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister as a Volunteer\n\n\nContact RSVP
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2021-christmas-dinner-registration/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music,Pilgrimage,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211225T143000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T225223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53342-1640442600-1640442600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Misa de la Natividad del Señor
DESCRIPTION:La Basílica celebrará la Misa del día de Navidad en español a la 2:30 PM. El santo escarificio de la misa se retransmitirá en EWTN y nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/misa-de-la-natividad-del-senor-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211227
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211013T221518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:53339-1640476800-1640563199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, December 26th 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 \n7:30 AM \n9:00 AM \n10:30 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-2021/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20241217T185223Z
CREATED:20211115T224248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185223Z
UID:54137-1640995200-1641081599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Mary\, Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary\, Mother of God. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nMass during the day \n\n\n\n7:00 am\n\n\n‌\n\n\n8:00 am\n\n\n‌\n\n\n12:10 pm\nSolemn Mass of Mary\, Mother of God*\n\n\n\n*The Solemn Mass of Mary\, Mother of God will be broadcast live at 12:10 pm ET on nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-mary-the-mother-of-god/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T140000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20211217T210531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:55071-1641045600-1641045600@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 Knights Tower at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nFor more information about the National Bell Festival\, please visit www.bells.org
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-bell-festival-carillon-concert-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20211217T183005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:55052-1641081600-1641167999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Epiphany of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 2nd as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Epiphany of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\nSaturday\, January 1 \n4:30 PM (Vigil Mass) \nSunday\, January 2 \n7:30 AM \n9:00 AM \n10:30 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-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20211217T181223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:55047-1641686400-1641772799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Baptism of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 9 as we celebrate The Baptism of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\nSaturday\, January 8 (Vigil) \n4:30 PM \nSunday\, January 9 \n7:30 AM \n9:00 AM \n10:30 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-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T133000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220111T220531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:55670-1642339800-1642339800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Rosary for Religious Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 16\, the United States will celebrate National Religious Freedom Day. Join us at 1:30 p.m. in turning to our Blessed Mother\, Mary\, who tenderly loves and protects her children\, in praying the Most Holy Rosary for religious freedom and ending acts of violence against Catholic institutions. This recitation of the Holy Rosary will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-rosary-for-religious-freedom/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20211117T140044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:54015-1642699800-1642699800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 20-January 21. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:30 PM on January 20th in the Great Upper Church. The Most Reverend William E. Lori\, Archbishop of Baltimore\, and Chairman\, Committee on Pro-Life Activities will be the main celebrant and homilist. The Closing Mass will begin at 8:00 AM on January 21\, the celebrant and homilist will be His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley\, OFM CAP.\, Archbishop of Boston. Both the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. To request vigil candles or donate to National Shrine\, click here. \n\n*** Reservations and concelebration by (Arch)Bishops and Priests is required.  \nSeating for the laity is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. *** \n\n2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life Schedule of Events\nOpening Mass – Thursday\, January 20\, 2022 \n5:15 PM – Chaplet of Divine Mercy (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n5:30 PM – Opening Prayer Vigil for Life Mass (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n7:00 PM – Holy Hour for Life (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \nOpening Mass Registration \nFor Clergy (Cardinal\, (Arch)Bishop\, Priest\, Deacon) registration\, please click here. \nFor Seminarian registration\, please click here. \nFor those who are planning to attend the Opening Prayer Vigil for Life\, please visit our Guidelines for Entry. \nClosing Mass – Friday\, January 21\, 2022 \n 8:00 AM – Closing Prayer Vigil for Life Mass (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \nClosing Mass Registration \nFor Clergy (Cardinal\, (Arch)Bishop\, Priest\, Deacon) registration\, please click here.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220204
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220128T172303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56154-1643846400-1643932799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of Saint Blaise and Blessing of the Throats 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Basilica on Thursday\, February 3\, for the Feast of Saint Blaise. During all Masses\, the faithful will have the opportunity to participate in the time-honored tradition of the Blessing of the Throats. \nMass Schedule\nMorning: \n7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. \nAfternoon: \n12:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-saint-blaise-and-blessing-of-the-throats-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220202T190846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56265-1646179200-1646265599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday 2022
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: \n7:00 AM   Crypt Church \n8:00 AM   Crypt Church \nAfternoon:\n12:10 PM   Great Upper Church – Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass \n5:15 PM   Great Upper Church \nConfessions: \n9:00 AM-12:00 Noon \n1:00 PM- 5:00 PM \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-2022/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220208T200455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56403-1646524800-1646611199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 5th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church. \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Crypt Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220224T191338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56823-1646932500-1646932500@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Hope from Ashes
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe first reflection\, Hope from Ashes\, will premiere on March 10 and be given by Mr. Paul Jarzembowski\, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops\, Associate Director for the Laity; Secretariat of Laity\, Marriage\, Family Life and Youth. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-hope-from-ashes/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220208T201141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56409-1647129600-1647215999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 12th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Crypt Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220224T192729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56826-1647450900-1647450900@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Encountering God Through Prayer\, Fasting\, and Almsgiving
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe second reflection\, Encountering God Through Prayer\, Fasting\, and Almsgiving\, will premiere on March 16 and be given by Dr. Susan Timoney\, STD\, The Catholic University of America.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-encountering-god-through-prayer-fasting-and-almsgiving/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220321
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220208T201955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56414-1647734400-1647820799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
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 4:00PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 19th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220121T192540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:55919-1648142100-1648312200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion Opening Mass and Closing Mass 2022
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 24\, at 5:15 p.m. and conclude with a Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 26\, at 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24-hours-for-the-lord-40-hours-devotion-opening-mass-and-closing-mass-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220318T202538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:57492-1648209600-1648209600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 25\, 2022\, the Solemnity of the Annunciation\, His Eminence\, Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, the Archbishop of Washington and Chairman of the National Shrine Board of Trustees\, will celebrate a special Mass at 12:00 Noon in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica in response to the request of our Holy Father\, Pope Francis\, for the bishops of the world to join him in an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Mass will be open to the public and livestreamed on the National Shrine’s website. We invite the faithful and all people of goodwill to join us for this special Mass and Consecration as we pray for peace in Ukraine and around the world. \nPriests are welcome to concelebrate this Mass provided they present a celebret or Letter of Suitability from their Ordinary or Religious Superior and bring their own alb. Registration is requested for concelebration. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nView Prayer of Consecration
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/consecration-of-russia-and-ukraine-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220208T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56419-1648339200-1648425599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent and Vespers (Laetare Sunday) 2022
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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 26th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-laetare-sunday-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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