Name: Ash Wednesday Schedule
Start: 2020-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-02-26T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Great Upper 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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Descarga el Folleto de la Santa Misa

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

January 2020
2020 National Prayer Vigil for Life

January 23, 2020 - January 24, 2020

Great Upper Church

Donate to Support the Pro-Life Ministry of the National Shrine We invite you to join us for the 2020 National Prayer Vigil for Life, which will take place Thursday, January 23 through Friday, January… Find out more »
175th Anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Society & Blessing of the Mosaic of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

January 26, 2020 @ 12:00 pm

Great Upper Church

On Sunday, January 26th, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul invite you to attend Mass in honor of the 175th Anniversary of the… Find out more »
The Catholic University of America Patronal Feast Day Mass

January 28, 2020 @ 12:00 pm

Great Upper Church

The Catholic University of America invites you to join in celebrating their patronal feast day in honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s… Find out more »
February 2020
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

February 2, 2020

Great Upper Church

Join us on Sunday, February 2nd for Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. During the 12 noon Mass, the faithful will observe the time- honored custom of the blessing of candles, reminding us that… Find out more »
The Feast of Saint Blaise and Blessing of the Throats

February 3, 2020

Crypt Church

Join us on Monday, February 3rd for the Feast of Saint Blaise. During all Masses, the faithful will have the opportunity to participate in the Blessing of the Throats. Mass Times Morning: 7:00, 7:30, 8:00,… Find out more »
Ash Wednesday Schedule

February 26, 2020

Great Upper Church

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. Morning: 7:00 AM – Crypt Church 7:30 AM –… Find out more »