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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
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SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, May 17\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 18\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/fifth-sunday-of-easter-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20250512T165426Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T165426Z
UID:88491-1747580400-1747580400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, the Archdiocese for the Military Services\, USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass. The pilgrimage will begin with the availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the Basilica. Recitation of the Rosary will take place in the Great Upper Church at 3:35 p.m. Following the Rosary\, Solemn Vespers will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. The Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Memorial Mass that begins at 4:30 p.m. \nHonoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces\, particularly those who paid the ultimate price for American liberty\, the Memorial Mass begins with the posting of the colors and singing of the National Anthem. It concludes with the playing of Taps.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-for-the-military-services-u-s-a-pilgrimage-and-memorial-mass-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20250522T222840Z
CREATED:20241022T002629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T222840Z
UID:88516-1748044800-1748131199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\, members of the Indian Catholic Community will gather in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in honor of Our Lady of Good Health\, Vailankanni\, Mother of Miracles. \nThe day’s events begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Mooney Walk\, on the east side of the Basilica\, before proceeding to the Crypt Church. Confessions will be heard from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary will take place at 1:50 p.m.\, and Mass will be celebrated at 2:45 p.m. in the Crypt Church. The Most Reverend Joseph Coffey\, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services\, USA\, will be the celebrant and homilist. A procession to the Oratory of Our Lady of Good Health\, Vailankanni\, Mother of Miracles\, will take place after Mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-mother-of-miracles-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20250522T194913Z
CREATED:20241022T002843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T194913Z
UID:88518-1748044800-1748131199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. There are more than 100 AOS chaplains\, maritime deacons\, and lay ecclesial serving in more than 50 ports. These chaplains serve in ministry to seafarers\, fishermen and women\, their families\, and all who work or travel on the seas. The Most Reverend Brendan J. Cahill\, Bishop of Victoria\, TX\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20241217T183722Z
CREATED:20241018T231144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183722Z
UID:88360-1748131200-1748217599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, May 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 25\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/sixth-sunday-of-easter-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20250509T201358Z
CREATED:20250508T191059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T201358Z
UID:97336-1748649600-1748735999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 31\, 2025\, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to participate in their pilgrimage at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. There will be a Holy Hour at 3:00 PM in the Great Upper Church\, followed by Mass at 4:30 PM\, the Vigil Mass for the Ascension of the Lord. The Most Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. \nMore information on the full schedule of events can be found on the Archdiocese’s website.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20250220T201753Z
CREATED:20241018T232643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201753Z
UID:88373-1748736000-1748822399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Ascension of our Lord\, Jesus Christ. The Solemn Mass of the Ascension will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church. \nJoin us also at 4:00 p.m. for Solemn Vespers in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, May 31\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 1\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 Ascension – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Paul S. Loverde\, Bishop Emeritus of Arlington – Celebrant & Homilist\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/solemnity-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20250220T201746Z
CREATED:20241018T232654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201746Z
UID:88374-1749340800-1749427199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Pentecost Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. \nSaturday\, June 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 8\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 – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, U.S.A. – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante y Homilista\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/pentecost-sunday-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20250522T212532Z
CREATED:20241022T053127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T212532Z
UID:88522-1749859200-1749945599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 14\, 2025\, the Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Join thousands of pilgrims as they honor Our Lady of Antipolo\, also known as Our Lady Peace and Good Voyage. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nNovena Prayer – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:50 a.m.\n\nOpening Remarks – Great Upper Church\nMsgr. Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nSeated Overview Tour – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:15 p.m.\nSerenata\, Rosary\, and Procession of Images – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\n\nPilgrimage Mass\nMost Reverend Ruperto Santos\, Bishop of Antipolo\, Philippines – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\n3:20 p.m.\nProcession to Our Lady of Antipolo Oratory – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/filipino-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20241217T183722Z
CREATED:20241018T232703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183722Z
UID:88375-1749945600-1750031999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Solemn Mass of the Holy Trinity will be celebrated at 12 noon in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, June 14\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 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\n4:30 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-most-holy-trinity-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20250605T061826Z
CREATED:20250515T211947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T061826Z
UID:97736-1749945600-1750031999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Veneration of the Relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 15\, 2025\, all are invited to venerate the relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope of Molokai\, which will be exposed in the Crypt Church of the Basilica. The relics will be on display from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. It is fitting that on this day\, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity\, we host the relics of these two saints who are enshrined in Basilica’s Trinity Dome. \nFor more information\, please see our previous blogposts about St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope. \nSt. Damien and St. Marianne Cope depicted in the Trinity Dome of the Basilica\nCompleted in 2017 as the ‘crowning jewel’ of the Basilica\, the magnificent Trinity Dome sits at the crossing or central axis of the Great Upper Church. It’s central prominence in the Basilica is symbolic\, for as the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: “The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith and life” (CCC 234). The Trinity Dome contains mosaic depictions of the Holy Trinity\, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, and 18 saints — including St. Damien and St. Marianne Cope\, spread around the dome. \nSource: \nRohling\, Geraldine M.\, PhD\, MAEd. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: Guide and Tour Book. Washington\, D.C.: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, 2018.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/veneration-of-the-relics-of-st-damien-and-st-marianne-cope/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20250617T225529Z
CREATED:20241018T232712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T225529Z
UID:88376-1750550400-1750636799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). The Solemn Mass of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ will be celebrated at 12 Noon in the Great Upper Church. \nA solemn Eucharistic procession will take place at the conclusion of the 12 Noon Mass. The Blessed Sacrament will be processed around the east patio of the Basilica to the front entrance. When the procession reaches the main steps of the Basilica\, there will be a period of prayer\, Benediction\, and acclamation. The procession then continues to the Crypt Church where the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed through the afternoon. A brief choral meditation will occur at this time. The final Benediction will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church. \nSaturday\, June 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass and Eucharistic Procession – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, U.S.A. – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante y Homilista\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-most-holy-body-and-blood-of-christ-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20250516T050757Z
CREATED:20250514T190401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T050757Z
UID:97707-1750723200-1750809599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. \nMonday\, June 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 24\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 – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-saint-john-the-baptist-2025/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20250516T050748Z
CREATED:20250514T185112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T050748Z
UID:97701-1750982400-1751068799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. \nThursday\, June 26\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Blessed Sacrament Chapel\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 27\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 – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Blessed Sacrament Chapel
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-most-sacred-heart-of-jesus-2025/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T174500
DTSTAMP:20250524T000154Z
CREATED:20250523T212508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T000154Z
UID:98046-1751046300-1751046300@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again participate in the Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests on Friday\, June 27 – the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus\, also designated World Priest Day. The National Shrine’s “leg” of the relay begins at 5:45 p.m.\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. With the coming of midnight on June 27\, 2025\, the entire world will have been encircled in prayer for our priests on this Annual Global Rosary Relay Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-global-rosary-relay-for-priests/
LOCATION:Blessed Sacrament Chapel
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20250624T161945Z
CREATED:20241018T232721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T161945Z
UID:88377-1751155200-1751241599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. \nSaturday\, June 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 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 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\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 Saints Peter and Paul 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).
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-saints-peter-and-paul-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20241217T183722Z
CREATED:20240916T234149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183722Z
UID:87332-1751760000-1751846399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, July 5\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 6\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/fourteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T180000
DTSTAMP:20250703T222648Z
CREATED:20250516T195035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T222648Z
UID:97825-1751824800-1751824800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2025 Summer Organ Recital Series: Adam Chlebek
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off the 2025 Organ Recital Series and welcome a new assistant organist! In this first recital of the 2025 Summer Organ Recital Series\, we are delighted to welcome our new Assistant Director of Music\, Adam Chlebek\, who will be performing on July 6 at 6:00 p.m. ET in the Great Upper Church. \nNote: this concert will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nDownload the Program\n\nProgram:\nFanfare – John Cook (1918–1984) \nConcerto in D minor\, BWV 596\, after Vivaldi – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) \n    […] \n    Grave \n    Fuga \n    Largo e spiccato \n    […] \nChoral No. 1 in E major – César Franck (1822–1890) \nSuite Brève (1947) – Jean Langlais (1907–1991) \n    II. Cantilène \nPsalm Prelude\, Set 2 No. 1 (De Profundis) – Herbert Howells (1892–1983) \nPrelude et Fugue sur le nom d’Alain\, op. 7 – Maurice Duruflé (1902–1986) \n\nAdam Chlebek\nAdam Chlebek serves as the Assistant Director of Music at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A Polish-American from Chicago\, IL\, he completed his Master of Music in Organ Performance at the Eastman School of Music in the studio of Nathan Laube. He earned second prize at the 2022 Taylor Organ Competition and was a finalist in the 2024 Elizabeth Stephens International Organ Competition. Adam has performed throughout the United States and Poland and has participated in masterclasses with organists Janette Fishell\, William Porter\, and Arvid Gast. In 2022\, he served as the first Sacred Music Intern at the Basilica. \nAdam is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music\, where he earned his Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance with Jonathan Moyer; there\, he also focused on choral singing and conducting. He sang in the Oberlin Musical Union\, under the direction of Gregory Ristow\, and Collegium Musicum\, under the direction of Steven Plank; and studied choral conducting with Jodi Kerchner and Ben Johns. Adam likewise participated as a jazz pianist in Oberlin’s Performance and Improvisation Ensemble\, performing with Jamey Haddad\, Jay Ashby\, and Becca Stevens\, among others. \nAs a Catholic musician\, Adam previously served as the Director of Music at St. Thomas More Parish in Rochester\, New York\, and St. James Parish in Lakewood\, Ohio\, and sang in the acclaimed Christ Church Schola Cantorum\, under the direction of Stephen Kennedy. \n\n\n\nUpcoming Concerts\n\n\nJuly 13\nThomas Vozzella – Kansas City\, Missouri\n\n\nJuly 20\nJames Kibbie – Ann Arbor\, Michigan\n\n\nJuly 27\nAndrew Meagher – Jefferson City\, Missouri\n\n\nAugust 3\nGregory Hand – Iowa City\, Iowa\n\n\nAugust 10\nPeter Latona – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 17\nBenjamin LaPrairie – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 24\nM. Chad Levitt – St. Augustine\, Florida\n\n\nAugust 31\nSarah Palmer – Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2025-summer-organ-recital-series-adam-chlebek/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20241217T183722Z
CREATED:20240916T234336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183722Z
UID:87335-1752364800-1752451199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, July 12\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 13\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/fifteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T180000
DTSTAMP:20250702T182416Z
CREATED:20250516T203444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T182416Z
UID:97829-1752429600-1752429600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2025 Summer Organ Recital Series: Thomas Vozzella
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the second performance of the 2025 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 13 at 6:00 p.m. ET in the Great Upper Church. We welcome Thomas Vozzella from Kansas City\, Missouri\, as our performer. \n\nProgram:\nHerr Gott\, dich loben alle wir\, P. 183 – Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)\nTune: Old 100th (Lord God\, we all praise you) \nFantasy and Fugue in C minor\, BWV 537 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) \nWer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten\, BWV 642 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) \nThe man who leaves to God all power and hopeth in him all his days\, \nHe will most wondrously protect him through every cross and sad distress. \nWho doth in God Almighty trust hath not built on the sand. \nPartita on Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten – Carson Cooman (b. 1982) \nOstinato marcato \nBicinium \nAria \nGigue-Finale \nPassacaglia – John E. West (1863-1929) \nSix Variations on a Moravian Theme – Margret Vardell Sandresky (b. 1921) \nMoravian Theme \n1. Andante \n2. Pastorale \n3. Tonus Perigrinus \n4. Adagio \n5. Scherzo \n6. Presto \nEpilogue \nTwo Spirituals “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” and “Balm in Gilead” – arranged by Thomas R. Vozzella (b. 1963) \nToccata in D minor – Gordon Balch Nevin (1892-1943) \n\nThomas R. Vozzella\nThomas R. Vozzella\, DMA\, is Director of Music-Organist at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church\, Kansas City; a Staff Organist at the Community of Christ\, Independence. He has served the AGO as Dean (Black Hills Chapter)\, and the ACDA (National Chair for Music in Worship). Alliance\, Augsburg\, Abingdon\, Selah\, CanticaNOVA\, and St. James Music Press publish his compositions. An extensive catalogue can be found at Sheet Music Plus and Music Notes. Additionally\, as a composer he has received six ASCAP Plus Awards. He has presented at state\, regional and national AGO and AGO conventions\, toured in twenty-six states\, District of Columbia and eleven countries. Organ study has been with Lambert Brandes\, John Ditto\, Baptiste-Florian Marle-Ouvard; master classes with Marie-Claire Alain\, Frédéric Blanc\, Peter Hurford\, and John Obetz. His mantra is all encompassing of his work and call: “Serving Christ and the holy Catholic church through the arts.” Additional information and future presentations can be found at tvozzella.com. \n\n\n\nUpcoming Concerts\n\n\nJuly 20\nJames Kibbie – Ann Arbor\, Michigan\n\n\nJuly 27\nAndrew Meagher – Jefferson City\, Missouri\n\n\nAugust 3\nGregory Hand – Iowa City\, Iowa\n\n\nAugust 10\nPeter Latona – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 17\nBenjamin LaPrairie – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 24\nM. Chad Levitt – St. Augustine\, Florida\n\n\nAugust 31\nSarah Palmer – Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2025-summer-organ-recital-series-thomas-vozzella/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20241217T183722Z
CREATED:20240916T234526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183722Z
UID:87338-1752969600-1753055999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, July 19\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 20\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/sixteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T180000
DTSTAMP:20250624T210816Z
CREATED:20250516T215803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T210816Z
UID:97839-1753034400-1753034400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2025 Summer Organ Recital Series: James Kibbie
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the third performance of the 2025 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 20 at 6:00 p.m. ET in the Great Upper Church. We welcome James Kibbie of Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, who will perform. \n\nProgram:\nPièce d’Orgue – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) \nChoral Preludes – Bach \nMeine Seele erhebt den Herren (My Soul Magnifies the Lord) \nJesus\, meine Zuversicht (Jesus\, My Confidence) \nMeine Seele erhebt den Herren\, Fugue on the Magnificat \nFantasia in F Minor – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) \nTwo Pieces – Florence Price (1887-1953) \nThe Hour Glass (Sandman) \nRetrospection (An Elf on a Moonbeam) \nGo Down\, Moses – Fela Sowande (1905-1987) \nFrom Symphonie VI\, Op. 42\, No. 2 – Charles-Marie\, Widor (1844-1937) \nAdagio \nFinale \n\nJames Kibbie\nJames Kibbie maintains a full schedule of concert\, recording\, and festival engagements throughout North America and Europe\, including appearances at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris\, Royal Festival Hall in London\, Dvořak Hall in Prague\, and Lincoln Center in New York. During his month-long concert tour of the Soviet Union in 1991\, the newspaper Pravda hailed him as “a marvelous organist\, a brilliant interpreter.” A frequent jury member of international organ competitions\, he has himself been awarded the Grand Prix d’Interprétation at the prestigious International Organ Competition of Chartres\, France\, and is also the only American to have won the International Organ Competition of the Prague Spring Festival in the former Czechoslovakia. \nJames Kibbie’s performances have been broadcast on radio and television in the USA\, Canada and Europe. His extensive discography includes “Merrily on Hill\,” performed on the famed Skinner organ in Hill Auditorium\, Ann Arbor\, works of Dieterich Buxtehude recorded on the historic 1687 Schnitger organ of Norden\, Germany\, and discs of music by Bach\, Franck\, Alain\, Tournemire\, Sowande\, Buck\, Morrison\, and contemporary Czech composers. Dr. Kibbie’s “audio holiday cards\,” recorded on the Létourneau organ in his residence and issued as free internet downloads\, are a popular annual tradition. \nJames Kibbie is internationally renowned as an authority on the organ music of Johann Sebastian Bach. He has performed the complete cycle of Bach organ works in a series of 18 recitals and is in constant demand as a Bach recitalist and clinician. His recordings of the complete Bach works on historic baroque organs in Germany have been welcomed with enthusiastic critical and audience acclaim. Thanks to generous support from Dr. Barbara Furin Sloat in honor of J. Barry Sloat\, the University of Michigan is offering Dr. Kibbie’s recordings of all 274 Bach works as free internet downloads at www.blockmrecords.org/bach. \nJames Kibbie is Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan\, where his 42-year tenure included service as University Organist and Chair of the Organ Department. His former students hold key positions in college teaching and church music nationally. Among the honors he has received\, he is particularly proud of the James Kibbie Scholarship\, endowed in perpetuity by the University of Michigan to support students majoring in organ performance and sacred music. \n\n\n\nUpcoming Concerts\n\n\nJuly 27\nAndrew Meagher – Jefferson City\, Missouri\n\n\nAugust 3\nGregory Hand – Iowa City\, Iowa\n\n\nAugust 10\nPeter Latona – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 17\nBenjamin LaPrairie – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 24\nM. Chad Levitt – St. Augustine\, Florida\n\n\nAugust 31\nSarah Palmer – Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2025-summer-organ-recital-series-james-kibbie/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20241217T183722Z
CREATED:20240916T234658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183722Z
UID:87340-1753574400-1753660799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, July 26\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, July 27\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/seventeenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T180000
DTSTAMP:20250624T195448Z
CREATED:20250516T220832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T195448Z
UID:97841-1753639200-1753639200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2025 Summer Organ Recital Series: Andrew Meagher
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the fourth performance of the 2025 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 27 at 6:00 p.m. ET in the Great Upper Church. We welcome Andrew Meagher of Jefferson City\, Missouri\, who will perform. \n\nProgram:\nAscendo ad Patrem meum – Arnolt Schlick (c. 1455-1460-after 1521) \nPrière – César Franck (1822-1890) \nFugue in C – Joséphine Boulay (1869-1925) \nFugue in C-Sharp Minor – Boulay \nFugue in F Minor – Boulay \nIntroduction\, Passcaaglia\, and Fugue – M. Searle Wight (1918-2004) \n\nDr. Andrew Meagher\nDr. Andrew Meagher currently holds the position as Director of Sacred Music at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City\, where he also leads the music for diocesan liturgies. Over the past year\, Andrew has overseen the installation of the cathedral’s new Buzard pipe organ\, which was dedicated by Ken Cowan on June 20th\, 2025. He previously served parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit and in the Diocese of Lansing. For 17 years\, Dr. Meagher held the position of Administrator for the Hill Auditorium organ schedule at the University of Michigan. \nPrevious recital engagements include Washington National Cathedral\, National City Christian Church (Washington D.C.)\, St. Thomas Church (NYC)\, First Congregational Church (Ann Arbor\, MI)\, Hill Auditorium (University of Michigan)\, First Lutheran (Duluth\, MN)\, St. Augustine House (Oxford\, MI)\, First United Methodist (Kalamazoo\, MI)\, and Pease Auditorium at Eastern Michigan University. Andrew has been featured in videos for the Star Spangled Music Foundation (John Knowles Paine’s Concert Variations on the Star Spangled Banner) and the American Guild of Organists Master Series\, Volume 5\, honoring Marilyn Mason. \nIn addition to church music\, Andrew also serves as a collaborative pianist and vocal coach to his wife\, Katharine. The duo have given numerous recitals together\, including several performances on the University of Michigan Organ Conference in venues such as Blessed Sacrament Cathedral (Detroit\, MI). Andrew has also performed piano/organ parts in ensembles\, including Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra\, Dexter Community Orchestra\, and orchestras and bands at the University of Michigan. In addition to orchestral repertoire\, Dr. Meagher has performed in pit orchestras for musicals and operas\, including Gounond’s Romeo et Juliette (University of Michigan Opera Theatre). \nAndrew received the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Organ Performance from the University of Michigan as a student of Marilyn Mason and Robert Glasgow. He also earned the Master of Music in Organ Performance form Bowling Green State University (studies with Vernon Wolcott\, organ and Robert Satterlee\, Piano) and the Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano from Ithaca College (studying Piano with Phiroze Mehta and organ with Allison Evans Henry). \n\n\n\nUpcoming Concerts\n\n\nAugust 3\nGregory Hand – Iowa City\, Iowa\n\n\nAugust 10\nPeter Latona – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 17\nBenjamin LaPrairie – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 24\nM. Chad Levitt – St. Augustine\, Florida\n\n\nAugust 31\nSarah Palmer – Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2025-summer-organ-recital-series-andrew-meagher/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20250714T195906Z
CREATED:20241022T053441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T195906Z
UID:88524-1754092800-1754179199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Salvadoran Pilgrimage on the Feast of the Divine Savior of the World
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 2\, 2025\, the Salvadoran Catholic Community will celebrate the Feast of the Divine Savior of the World with Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n5:00 p.m.\nProcession Begins – South Circle\n\n\n5:30 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Crypt Church\nMost. Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington\nCelebrant & Homilist\n\n\n6:30 p.m.\nReception Begins – East Portico
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/salvadoran-pilgrimage-on-the-feast-of-the-divine-savior-of-the-world-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20241217T183722Z
CREATED:20240916T234945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183722Z
UID:87342-1754179200-1754265599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, August 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, August 3\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/eighteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T180000
DTSTAMP:20250703T171854Z
CREATED:20250516T221203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T171854Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Organ Recital Series: Gregory Hand
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the fifth performance of the 2025 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 3 at 6:00 p.m. ET in the Great Upper Church. We welcome Gregory Hand of Iowa City\, Iowa\, who will perform. \n\nProgram:\nPrelude and Fugue in B minor – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) \nSechs Choralvorspiele für Orgel\, op. 73 – Johanna Senfter (1879-1961) \n(World Premiere Performance) \nI. Als vierzig Tag nach Ostern war’n \nII. Nicht so traurig nicht so sehr \nIII. Heut triumphieret Gottes Sohn \nIV. Ach Gott erhör mein Seufzen und Wehklagen \nV. Wo Gott der Herr nicht zu uns hält \nVI. Wir treten zum Beten \nThree settings of plainchant from Op. 59 – Max Reger (1873-1916) \nVIII. Gloria \nIX. Benedictus \nXII. Te Deum \n\nGregory Hand\nGregory Hand is professor of organ at the University of Iowa. Prior to this appointment\, he held the position of university chapel organist at Northwestern University\, where he also taught in the music theory department. He was awarded a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan\, where he studied organ with James Kibbie and harpsichord with Edward Parmentier. \nHand is in high demand as a performer and pedagogue. He has given recitals and masterclasses in the United States\, France\, Spain\, Germany and Brazil\, and served on the jury for national and international organ competitions\, including the Internationale Orgelwoche Nürnberg (ION)\, the Mikael Tariverdiev Organ Competition and the Sursa National Organ Competition. His articles on organ literature and pedagogy have appeared in The American Organist Magazine\, The Diapason\, Organ – Journal für die Orgel\, The Organ (U.K.)\, and Notes\, the Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association. \nHis debut CD\, “The Complete Gospel Preludes of William Bolcom” on the Naxos label marked the world premiere recording of all twelve of these landmark pieces. Critics praised the recording as “stunning” (American Record Guide) and noted the “sonorous and probing performances” (Gramophone)\, and the “brilliance of his technique” (allmusic.com). \nHe also was the first organist to play all twelve Gospel Preludes in one concert: first at the University of Michigan with the composer in attendance\, and later at Princeton University\, University of Glasgow\, St. Giles Cathedral (Edinburgh)\, and the Twin Cities (MN) chapter of the American Guild of Organists. \nHand has often collaborated with other instrumentalists to perform new music. With bassoonist Benjamin Coelho\, he premiered Adrian Vernon Fish’s “Kassoq” at the International Double Reed Society Conference in Redlands\, CA. With Amy Schendel\, he premiered Patrick Schulz’s “Fanfare for Trumpet and Organ\,” which was recorded for the MSR label. \nHe is also very active as a harpsichordist and continuo player. Past engagements include performing as harpsichord soloist for Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto no. 5” with the Des Moines Symphony\, and providing continuo accompaniment for Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” with the Des Moines Symphony and Anne Akiko Meyers\, “Giulio Cesare” with the Lyric Opera of Chicago\, and “Ritorno d’Ulisse” with Chicago Opera Theater. He also conducted from the harpsichord a concert performance of Jacopo Peri’s “Euridice” at the University of Iowa. \nDr. Hand has participated in several international organ competitions\, including the Grand Prix de Chartres (France)\, St. Albans (England)\, Prix Andre Marchal (France)\, and the Dublin International Organ Competition. \n\n\n\nUpcoming Concerts\n\n\nAugust 10\nPeter Latona – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 17\nBenjamin LaPrairie – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 24\nM. Chad Levitt – St. Augustine\, Florida\n\n\nAugust 31\nSarah Palmer – Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2025-summer-organ-recital-series-gregory-hand/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention Opening Mass
DESCRIPTION:We welcome the Knights of Columbus to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the Opening Mass of the 2025 Supreme Convention. More information to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/knights-of-columbus-supreme-convention-opening-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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SUMMARY:Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, August 9\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, August 10\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/nineteenth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Organ Recital Series: Peter Latona
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the sixth performance of the 2025 Summer Organ Recital Series on August 10 at 6:00 p.m. ET in the Great Upper Church. Peter Latona of Washington\, D.C. will perform. \nPeter Latona\nPeter Latona (b.1968) is the Director of Music for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington\, D.C.\, the preeminent Marian shrine of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Recognized as a conductor\, composer\, organist\, improviser and teacher\, he is dedicated to providing the highest standard in sacred music within the context of the Roman Catholic Liturgy. \nAn award-winning organist\, Dr. Latona has performed throughout the United States\, Europe and the Holy Land\, has presented workshops on improvisation\, and has released a recording\, An Organ Pilgrimage\, on the Raven label\, featuring all four pipe organs at the Basilica. In 2012\, he performed to an audience of 1\,000\, having been invited as a featured artist for the Festspiele Europaische Wochen in Passau\, Germany. As the conductor of the Choir of the Basilica\, he has released numerous recordings of sacred choral music and presented concerts in the United States and abroad\, performing nationally for the American Guild of Organists\, National Pastoral Musicians Association\, Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedrals\, Church Music Association of America and internationally as a featured conductor in the Festival Internazionale di Musica e Arte Sacra. Among his recently completed recording projects are Tu es Petrus: A Papal Tribute in Music\, which commemorates the Papacy of Pope Benedict XVI and celebrates the Petrine ministry of Pope Francis\, and Te Deum: The Sacred Music of Peter Latona\, which was commissioned by the Knights of Columbus and features many of the works composed by Dr. Latona for the National Shrine. \nDr. Latona’s compositions are published by Morningstar Music Publishers as well as Canticanova Publications and G.I.A. His music has been featured in various media productions including Fr. Barron’s well-known series Catholicism. He recently won first prize in a composition competition sponsored by the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians for his Priests of God/Servants of God and Go into All the World. He has received commissions from the Knights of Columbus\, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston\, the Diocese of Helena\, as well as by the Archdioceses of Washington\, New York and Philadelphia. His music was performed during the Apostolic visit of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the United States in 2008 and in each city visited by Pope Francis during his 2015 Apostolic visit to the United States. In recognition of this accomplishment\, Dr. Latona was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal by Pope Francis. Dr. Latona also serves on the composition faculty of The Catholic University of America Benjamin T. Rome School of Music. Dr. Latona is a graduate of Bucknell University (B. Mus.)\, the Yale School of Music (M. Mus.)\, and the Manhattan School of Music (D.M.A.). \n\n\n\nUpcoming Concerts\n\n\nAugust 17\nBenjamin LaPrairie – Washington\, D.C.\n\n\nAugust 24\nM. Chad Levitt – St. Augustine\, Florida\n\n\nAugust 31\nSarah Palmer – Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2025-summer-organ-recital-series-peter-latona/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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