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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000
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UID:85633-1734184800-1734184800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 14\, 2024\, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Washington will hold their annual Walk with Mary procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe\, Patroness of the Americas. All are welcome to join. \nDownload the “Save the Date” card. \nDownload the event flier.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-walk-with-mary-pilgrimage-in-honor-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-2024/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241214T143921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:90995-1734220800-1734307199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 14\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 15\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent-2024/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T070000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20240802T022748Z
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UID:85172-1734678000-1734678000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Advent Rorate Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 20\, 2024\, at 7:00 a.m.\, please join the Basilica of the National Shrine and Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, rector and celebrant\, at the Crypt Church for the celebration of the ancient and beloved Advent tradition of the Rorate Mass in honor of the Blessed Mother\, as part of our celebration of “100 Years of Worship.”  \n\nThis Advent tradition\, dating from the eighth century\, takes its name from the incipit of the Introit of the Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Advent votive Masses of the Blessed Mother: roráte\, coeli\, désuper (drop down\, ye heavens). Traditionally\, the first Mass of the day was celebrated after Lauds or dawn. The Rorate Mass is celebrated before Lauds and before dawn. \nIn the winter darkness\, the faithful would walk to their churches carrying their lanterns or candles to light their way. Upon their arrival\, they would illuminate the church with their lanterns and candles around the altar. As Mass was celebrated the sun rose\, illuminating the interior of the church. Thus\, the symbolism of “Mary\, the Dawn” and “Christ the Perfect Day.” \nEveryone is invited to bring a lantern or a candle to “light their way” and to illuminate the Crypt Church during the celebration of the Eucharist. \nThe Rorate Mass will also be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/advent-rorate-mass-2024/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241008T173157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:88003-1734804000-1734804000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Saturday\, December 21\, at 6:00 p.m. 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-2024/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241214T143934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:90998-1734825600-1734911999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 22\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-advent-2024/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241222T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
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UID:88008-1734885000-1734885000@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 22\, 2024\, following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The faithful are invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their Nativity scenes to the Hall of American Saints to be blessed at the National Shrine on this Fourth Sunday of Advent and participate in the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/blessing-of-the-bambinelli-2024/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241008T174947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:88012-1734998400-1735084799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. \nThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord\n\n\n9:00 p.m.\nMusical Meditations on the Nativity in the Great Upper Church\, featuring Robert Grogan on the Knights Tower Carillon and Benjamin LaPrairie and Andrew Vu on the Gallery Organs.\n\n\n10:00 p.m.*\nChoral Meditations on the Nativity\n\n\n10:30 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass during the Night of the Nativity of the Lord\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-christmas-eve-2024/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241008T180627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:88015-1735084800-1735171199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:“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 \nWe invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on Christmas Day. \nMass During the Day\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nCardinal Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Natividad del Señor– Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nThere are no Confessions scheduled on Christmas Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-2024/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241008T181454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:88019-1735084800-1735171199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2024 Christmas Dinner
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. To request a Christmas Day dinner\, please call 202-526-8300. All meal requests must be received by Sunday\, December 15th. \nVolunteer registration opens on November 1\, 2024. \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  \nRegister as a Volunteer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2024-christmas-dinner/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241230
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241008T183124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:88022-1735430400-1735516799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph. \nSaturday\, December 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 29\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Holy Family\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-holy-family-of-jesus-mary-and-joseph-2024/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20241231T193304Z
CREATED:20241009T172609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T193304Z
UID:88053-1735689600-1735775999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God. \nTuesday\, December 31\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 1\n  \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\n Solemn Mass of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior con Bishop Evelio Menjivar\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nThere are no Confessions scheduled on New Year’s Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-mary-the-holy-mother-of-god-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241009T172019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:88055-1736035200-1736121599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. \nSaturday\, January 4\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 5\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Epiphany of the Lord – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Epifanía del Señor – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-epiphany-of-the-lord-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTSTAMP:20250108T174424Z
CREATED:20241009T170421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T174424Z
UID:88049-1736640000-1736726399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Baptism of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 12 as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Cardinal Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist for the noon Mass. \nSaturday\, January 11\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 12\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Baptism of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nCardinal Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, Principal Celebrant and Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne del Bautismo del Señor – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-baptism-of-the-lord-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20240916T233005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:87320-1737244800-1737331199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, January 18\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 19\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T171500
DTSTAMP:20241231T031010Z
CREATED:20240418T032815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241231T031010Z
UID:81972-1737393300-1737393300@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist: Comfort of Martyrs
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nJudith Kelly\, a longtime social justice activist in the Washington\, D.C. area\, will offer a talk inspired by Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko\, the Martyr of Solidarity\, entitled “Eucharist: Comfort of Martyrs.” We invite you to join us in the Crypt Church following the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Monday January 20\, 2025. \nFollowing the event\, the presentation will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel. \nMore about the speaker and session:\nA longtime member of Pax Christi USA\, Judith Kelly is originally from the D.C. Metro area and has traveled to conflict zones on human rights delegations since the early 1990s. She was honored with the Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore “Peacemaker of the Year” award in 2014\, and is the author of the best-selling biography\, Just Call Me Jerzy (available in the National Shrine bookstore)\, which chronicles the witness of Solidarity Chaplain Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko\, the martyr of the Solidarity movement. In her research into the life of Fr. Jerzy\, Judith learned that the young priest had twice visited the National Shrine and celebrated Mass in the chapel of Our Lady of Good Counsel. \nBorn in 1947\, Fr. Jerzy was ordained in 1972 by (Bl.) Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński\, Archbishop of Warsaw. Fr. Jerzy was a simple\, shy\, devout priest. In August 1980\, the Gdansk ship workers went on strike and then the Warsaw steelworkers. The workers requested a priest to offer Mass: the chancery sent Fr. Jerzy. His life would never be the same – and neither would the Solidarity movement. The steel workers captured the heart of Fr. Jerzy\, and he became their pastor\, standing in “living solidarity” with the movement. \nIn December 1981\, the Polish Communist government declared martial law and Solidarity was banned. A few months later\, Fr. Jerzy offered a “Mass for the Nation\,” which was attended to over-flowing. Fr. Jerzey was now the spiritual inspiration of the movement. Every month thereafter\, a Mass for the Nation was offered\, and his sermons were broadcast not only in Poland\, but throughout Europe. The regime took notice\, and efforts to silence him began in earnest. On October 19\, 1984\, while returning from an evening Mass at a remote church\, security officers stopped Fr. Jerzy and his driver. Eleven days later\, his tortured body was found. He was 37 years old. The driver had escaped and lived to tell of the events. \nFr. Jerzy Popieluszko was declared a martyr by the Roman Catholic Church and beatified on June 6\, 2010.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-comfort-of-martyrs/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T080000
DTSTAMP:20250122T171548Z
CREATED:20240228T180714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T171548Z
UID:79720-1737651600-1737705600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2025 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 23 – January 24. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 PM on January 23 in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica. Immediately following the Opening Mass\, the National Holy Hour for Life will be held through 8:00 PM. The National Prayer Vigil will conclude with the Closing Mass at 8:00 AM on January 24 in the Great Upper Church. \nBoth the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n\n*** Reservations and concelebration by (Arch)Bishops and Priests is required.*** \n\nThursday\, January 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n4:45 p.m.\nChaplet of Divine Mercy\n\n\n5:00 p.m.*\nOpening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life\nMost Reverend Joseph F. Naumann\, Archbishop of Kansas City\, Kansas – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n7:00 p.m.\nThe National Holy Hour for Life\n\n\n\nMembers of the Hierarchy and Priests who wish to concelebrate and Deacons who wish to attend are required to register ahead of time for the Opening Mass. Click here to register. \nSeminarians are also required to register ahead of time for the Opening Mass. Click here to register. \nFriday\, January 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n8:00 a.m.*\nClosing Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life\nMost Reverend Robert J. Brennan\, Bishop of Brooklyn – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\nMembers of the Hierarchy and Priests who wish to concelebrate and Deacons who wish to attend are required to register ahead of time for the Closing Mass. Click here to register. \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-prayer-vigil-for-life-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20240916T233209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:87322-1737849600-1737935999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, January 25\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 26\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20241009T175203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:88054-1738454400-1738540799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. \nSaturday\, February 1\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20240916T233339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:87324-1739059200-1739145599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 8\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 9\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20240916T233446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
UID:87326-1739664000-1739750399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 15\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 16\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/sixth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T171500
DTSTAMP:20250214T020324Z
CREATED:20240418T032239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T020324Z
UID:81970-1740071700-1740071700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist and Pilgrimage: The Great Intercessory Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nJoin us in the Crypt Church for the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Thursday\, February 20\, 2025\, as Reverend Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages at the National Shrine\, gives a homily titled: “Eucharist and Pilgrimage: the Great Intercessory Prayer” as part of our Heritage Talk Series.  \nFollowing the event\, the presentation will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel. \nMore about the speaker:\nA native of New York\, Vito Anthony Buonanno was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in 1981. During his years in Brooklyn\, Monsignor Buonanno’s ministry was that of associate pastor and pastor; a member of the Diocesan Art and Architecture Committee; Interim Director of Liturgy (2005-07) and Associate Director of Liturgy (2007-09). Monsignor Buonanno also helped the Diocese of Brooklyn in planning\, coordinating\, and assisting at several diocesan pilgrimages to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nMonsignor Buonanno was appointed Director of Pilgrimages at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, Washington\, DC\, in 2009. In 2012\, Pope Benedict XVI named him a Chaplain to His Holiness with the title “Reverend Monsignor.” For the last sixteen years\, Monsignor Buonanno has guided and facilitated pilgrimages to the National Shrine from dioceses across the United States\, religious communities\, Catholic organizations\, and schools. \nMore about the session:\nThe focus of any pilgrimage is prayer\, specifically the celebration of Eucharist. The oldest pilgrimages\, second only to those to the Holy Land to walk the paths of Jesus\, are the Marian pilgrimages. The faithful journeyed to the place of miraculous images and apparitions to offer prayers of intercession\, thanksgiving\, and devotion. \nLittle has changed over the centuries. What is different\, unique\, about pilgrimages to the National Shrine\, is that the pilgrim is offered the opportunity to pray at “pilgrimage sites” from around the world in one location: a world of Marian devotion under one roof. \nThe chapels and oratories of the National Shrine are filial in that each relates to the mother shrine in the country of its origin. Each chapel or oratory is adorned with either a certified exact copy\, or an heirloom replica\, or an original work of art depicting the Blessed Mother. When crossing the threshold into one of the chapels or oratories\, the pilgrim enters not only a new space but also a different ethos by virtue of culture\, ethnicity\, and spirituality. The journey into each chapel or oratory is a pilgrimage unto itself\, a pilgrimage within a pilgrimage. Whether a pilgrim to Jerusalem or a pilgrim to Mary’s Shrine in Washington\, D.C.\, each discovers the same basic truth: being a Christian is a pilgrimage and Eucharist is our prayer.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-and-pilgrimage-the-great-intercessory-prayer/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20240916T233749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
UID:87328-1740268800-1740355199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 22\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/seventh-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20250219T211455Z
CREATED:20250219T202641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T211455Z
UID:93106-1740787200-1740873599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Pueri Cantores Mid-Atlantic Youth Choral Festival and Mass
DESCRIPTION:Pueri Cantores\, the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church\, invites all parish and school treble and mixed voice choirs (grades 4-12) in the region to participate in a Festival & Mass on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025. Singers will unite with hundreds of their peers as one combined choir to sing beautiful music from the Church’s rich historical repertoire. More information is available at pcchoirs.org. \nThe Festival will conclude with Mass at 4:30 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Prior to Mass\, there will be a Choral Prelude at 3:45 p.m. Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, Apostolic Administrator of Washington\, will be the Celebrant & Homilist.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/pueri-cantores-mid-atlantic-youth-choral-festival-and-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20240916T234002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
UID:87330-1740873600-1740959999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, March 1\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/eighth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T224640Z
CREATED:20250228T050650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T224640Z
UID:93368-1740916800-1740916800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass and Holy Rosary to Pray for Pope Francis on the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at 12:00 Noon on Sunday\, March 2\, 2025\, for the Solemn Mass and recitation of the Holy Rosary to pray for Pope Francis. His Eminence\, Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will be the celebrant and homilist at Mass. Immediately following Mass\, Monsignor Walter Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica\, will lead the faithful in praying the Holy Rosary. \nThis special liturgy and prayer for the Holy Father will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-and-holy-rosary-to-pray-for-pope-francis/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20241018T212026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
UID:88309-1741132800-1741219199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of Lent. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses. \nAsh Wednesday\, March 5\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard in the Confessional Chapel from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20240112T015937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
UID:77977-1741478400-1741564799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the First Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 8\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 9\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Cripta\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-lent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T133000
DTSTAMP:20250211T202436Z
CREATED:20250208T002132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202436Z
UID:92641-1741699800-1741699800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Installation Mass of Robert Cardinal McElroy\, 8th Archbishop of Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 11th for the Mass of Installation of Robert Cardinal McElroy as the 8th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. The faithful are invited to attend this sacred and solemn moment in our church’s history. \nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will serve as the principal celebrant. The liturgical procession will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public\, no reservations required. Attendees are asked to be seated in the Basilica’s Great Upper Church by 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/installation-mass-of-robert-cardinal-mcelroy-8th-archbishop-of-washington/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T171500
DTSTAMP:20250226T224529Z
CREATED:20250214T231030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T224529Z
UID:92955-1741799700-1741799700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: “Every Disciple Will Be Like His Teacher” - The Cross as Proof of Divine Love
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, we invite you to join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for our Lenten Retreat\, a series of reflections entitled\, “Loved by Jesus\, Loving like Jesus\,” offered by Fr. Sebastian White\, O.P.   \nThe first talk in this series will take place on Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. In this first reflection\, Fr. Sebastian will discuss the cross as proof of divine love. \nAbout the Speaker:\nFather Sebastian White\, O.P. grew up in Maine. Though he was baptized as a Catholic as an infant\, his family soon became involved in a Protestant church. After graduating from college\, he returned to the Catholic Church. Father Sebastian then went on to study theology at the International Theological Institute in Gaming\, Austria. After graduating with a Master’s degree\, he was hired to work for Franciscan University’s study abroad program\, also located there. He entered the Dominican Order (Province of St. Joseph) in 2008 and was ordained a priest in 2014\, when he began serving as chaplain at New York University. In 2018\, he became editor-in-chief of the monthly prayer devotional\, Magnificat. In 2022\, he was appointed student master at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington\, D.C.\, where he also continues in his role at Magnificat. \nUpcoming Reflections:\nMarch 19\, 2025: “And You Shall Call Him Jesus” – St. Joseph and the Name That Saves \nApril 1\, 2025: “Father\, Forgive Them” – The Grace to Forgive as Jesus Forgives \nApril 10\, 2025: “Give Them Some Food Yourselves” – The Power of God in Our Weaknesses
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-cross-as-proof-of-divine-love/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20241018T213744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
UID:88314-1742083200-1742169599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Second Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 15\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 16\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Cripta\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-lent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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