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SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 5th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church. \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Crypt Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Hope from Ashes
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe first reflection\, Hope from Ashes\, will premiere on March 10 and be given by Mr. Paul Jarzembowski\, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops\, Associate Director for the Laity; Secretariat of Laity\, Marriage\, Family Life and Youth. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-hope-from-ashes/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
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UID:56409-1647129600-1647215999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 12th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Crypt Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220224T192729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56826-1647450900-1647450900@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Encountering God Through Prayer\, Fasting\, and Almsgiving
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe second reflection\, Encountering God Through Prayer\, Fasting\, and Almsgiving\, will premiere on March 16 and be given by Dr. Susan Timoney\, STD\, The Catholic University of America.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-encountering-god-through-prayer-fasting-and-almsgiving/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220321
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220208T201955Z
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 19th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220121T192540Z
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SUMMARY:24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion Opening Mass and Closing Mass 2022
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord\,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host 40 Hours Devotion. \nThe Basilica’s “24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion” Lenten observance will begin with an Opening Mass on Thursday\, March 24\, at 5:15 p.m. and conclude with a Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 26\, at 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24-hours-for-the-lord-40-hours-devotion-opening-mass-and-closing-mass-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220318T202538Z
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UID:57492-1648209600-1648209600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 25\, 2022\, the Solemnity of the Annunciation\, His Eminence\, Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, the Archbishop of Washington and Chairman of the National Shrine Board of Trustees\, will celebrate a special Mass at 12:00 Noon in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica in response to the request of our Holy Father\, Pope Francis\, for the bishops of the world to join him in an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Mass will be open to the public and livestreamed on the National Shrine’s website. We invite the faithful and all people of goodwill to join us for this special Mass and Consecration as we pray for peace in Ukraine and around the world. \nPriests are welcome to concelebrate this Mass provided they present a celebret or Letter of Suitability from their Ordinary or Religious Superior and bring their own alb. Registration is requested for concelebration. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nView Prayer of Consecration
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/consecration-of-russia-and-ukraine-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220208T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56419-1648339200-1648425599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent and Vespers (Laetare Sunday) 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 26th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-laetare-sunday-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220225T172041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56867-1648660500-1648660500@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Journey Through Lent with Mary
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook on Wednesdays following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe third reflection\, Journey Through Lent with Mary\, will premiere on March 30 and be given by Sister Mary Gabriel\, S.V.\, Sisters of Life.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-journey-through-lent-with-mary/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220208T204203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56425-1648944000-1649030399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, April 2nd)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fifth-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220225T173425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56870-1649351700-1649351700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Holy Week: Identify with Christ the Servant
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe fourth reflection\, Holy Week: Identify with Christ the Servant\, will premiere on April 7 and be given by Father Jamie Robledo\, P.S.S.\, S.T.L. Theological College\, The National Seminary of the Catholic University of America.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-holy-week-identify-with-christ-the-servant/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220121T195157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:55921-1649592000-1649592000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 2022
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord\, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As we begin the most solemn week of our liturgical year\, the faithful are invited to join us for the Solemn Mass of the Passion of the Lord at 12:00 noon\, with Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States as Celebrant & Homilist. \nMass will be celebrated at the following times: \n\n4:30pm Vigil Mass (Saturday)\, Great Upper Church\n7:30am Mass\, Crypt Church\n9:00am Mass\, Great Upper Church\n10:30am Mass\, Great Upper Church\n12:00 noon Solemn Mass with Choir\, Great Upper Church. Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org.mass.\n2:30pm Spanish Mass\, Great Upper Church. Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org.mass.\n4:00pm Lenten Vespers\, Great Upper Church. Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org.mass.\n4:30pm Mass\, Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday-of-the-passion-of-the-lord-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220121T200025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:55923-1649959200-1649959200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 2022
DESCRIPTION:At 6:00 p.m.\, on Thursday\, April 14\, the Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Great Upper Church. The Mass will be preceded by a Choral Prelude at 5:30pm. For this first liturgical celebration of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful will gather to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles. The Blessed Sacrament will be available for Adoration in the Vestibule of the Upper Church following Mass until 10:00 p.m. \nThis liturgy will be broadcast live on EWTN and livestreamed from the National Shrine website.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-of-the-lords-supper-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T150000
DTSTAMP:20220203T180657Z
CREATED:20220121T201001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T180657Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday 2022
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to partake in the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday\, April 15. The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will preside with Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica\, as celebrant and homilist. Come and experience this moving liturgy as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord\, a death which three days later would bring salvation to all the world. \nThis liturgy will be broadcast live on EWTN and livestreamed from the National Shrine website. \n12:00pm Stations of the Cross – Crypt Church \n2:30pm Choral Meditations on the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church \n3:00pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/celebration-of-the-lords-passion-on-good-friday-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T200000
DTSTAMP:20220202T172259Z
CREATED:20220121T202009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T172259Z
UID:55929-1650139200-1650139200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Easter Vigil Mass 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first liturgical celebration of the Easter Resurrection\, the Solemn Easter Vigil on April 16 at 8:00pm. This event will be livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass. \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-easter-vigil-mass-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220418
DTSTAMP:20241008T190656Z
CREATED:20220318T181304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190656Z
UID:57470-1650153600-1650239999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection 2022
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. The Choir of the Basilica and Brass Ensemble will provide sacred music for this solemn liturgy. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as on the National Shrine’s website. \n  \n8:00pm           Vigil Mass (Saturday) in the Great Upper Church \n  \n7:30am           Mass in the Crypt Church \n  \n9:00am          Mass in the Great Upper Church \n  \n10:30am       Mass in the Great Upper Church \n  \n12 noon        Solemn Mass with Choir \n                        Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington \n                        Celebrant & Homilist \n                        Great Upper Church \n                        Livestreamed \n  \n2:30pm         Spanish Mass \n                        Great Upper Church \n                        Livestreamed \n  \n4:30pm         Mass in the Great Upper Church        \n  \n(Please Note: No Confessions on Easter Sunday)
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday-of-the-lords-resurrection-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T120000
DTSTAMP:20220420T162109Z
CREATED:20220318T183406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T162109Z
UID:57475-1650801600-1650801600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Divine Mercy Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter - Solemn Mass
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us online for the Second Sunday of Easter\, Divine Mercy Sunday. The Solemn Mass will be livestreamed at 12 p.m. ET (English) and 2:30 p.m. ET (Español) at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n  \nWatch Sunday Mass\n\n  \n  \n4:30pm           Vigil Mass (Saturday) in the Great Upper Church \n  \n7:30am            Mass in the Crypt Church \n  \n9am                 Mass in the Great Upper Church \n  \n10:30am      Mass in the Great Upper Church \n  \n12 noon        Solemn Mass with Choir \n                        Great Upper Church \n                        Livestreamed \n  \n2:30pm          Spanish Mass \n                        Great Upper Church \n                        Livestreamed \n  \n4:00pm           Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Great Upper Church    \n  \n4:30pm           Mass in the Great Upper Church      \n                         Celebrated by Fr. Tyler Mentzer\, MIC    \n6pm                Easter Octave Organ Recital \n                        Great Upper Church \n\n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/divine-mercy-sunday-second-sunday-of-easter-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T180000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000137Z
CREATED:20220411T192412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000137Z
UID:58374-1650823200-1650823200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Octave Day of Easter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Vu\, Dr. Peter Latona\, and Benjamin LaPrairie pose in front of the South Gallery Möller Organ.\nPlease join the National Shrine on Divine Mercy Sunday\, April 24\, 2022\, for our annual Octave Day of Easter Concert. The Basilica’s Director of Music\, Dr. Peter Latona\, Associate Director of Music\, Benjamin LaPrairie\, and Assistant Director of Music\, Andrew Vu will play the Möller Organs of the Upper Church and will be joined by the Brass Ensemble of the Basilica. The concert will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. All are welcome and admission is free.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-octave-day-of-easter-concert-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20220330T194455Z
CREATED:20220329T174623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194455Z
UID:57807-1651276800-1651363199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Conventual Franciscan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 30th\, 2022\, the Militia of the Immaculate from the Conventual Franciscans of the Our Lady of the Angels Province will come on Pilgrimage to the National Shrine. This Marian day of devotion will consist of a tour\, communal prayer\, and Mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/conventual-franciscan-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220508
DTSTAMP:20220330T194506Z
CREATED:20220329T175443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194506Z
UID:57812-1651881600-1651967999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On May 7th\, 2022\, the Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities will come together to celebrate their heritage and Marian devotions. This Marian day of prayer will include the following communities: Bangladeshi\, Burmese\, Cambodian\, Chamorros\, Chinese\, Filipino\, Indian\, Indonesian\, Japanese\, Korean\, Laotian\, Lebanese\, Montagnard\, Pakistani\, Samoan\, Sri Lankan\, Thai\, and Vietnamese. \nThe day’s events will include Confession at 12 noon\, a Call to Prayer at 1:00 p.m.\, Recitation of the Rosary at 2:00 p.m.\, and Mass at 2:30 p.m. celebrated by the Most Reverend Mario Dorsonville\, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. \nFor additional information\, view the flyer for the 19th Annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage. \n  \nView flyer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/19th-annual-asian-pacific-island-catholics-marian-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T143000
DTSTAMP:20220330T194517Z
CREATED:20220329T181635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194517Z
UID:57829-1652625000-1652625000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 15th\, 2022\, the annual Argentinian Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Lujan will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/our-lady-of-lujan-pilgrimage-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTSTAMP:20220511T011544Z
CREATED:20220506T165148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T011544Z
UID:59017-1653091200-1653263999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Veneration of the Relics of St. Padre Pio
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday May 21st and Sunday May 22nd\, Relics of Saint Padre Pio will be available for veneration at the National Shrine. Through partnership with the Saint Pio Foundation and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington\, the first and second-class relics\, which include the crusts of Padre Pio’s wounds\, cotton gauze bearing his blood stains\, a lock of his hair\, his handkerchief soaked with his sweat only hours before he died\, and a piece of his mantle\, will be available for public veneration on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church\, followed by a Mass in honor of Padre Pio at 4:30 p.m. celebrated by His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory. On Sunday the relics will be available for veneration from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nDevotional Items from the National Shrine Shops
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/veneration-of-the-relics-of-st-padre-pio-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T121000
DTSTAMP:20220330T194527Z
CREATED:20220329T182011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194527Z
UID:57840-1653135000-1653135000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 21st\, 2022\, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. The Most Reverend Brendan Cahill\, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria\, Texas and Promoter of “Stella Maris” will be the celebrant and homilist. 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.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass-2022/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T150000
DTSTAMP:20220330T194416Z
CREATED:20220329T183546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194416Z
UID:57846-1653231600-1653231600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 22nd\, 2022\, the Archdiocese of 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 3:45 p.m. Following the Rosary and a musical prelude\, the Most Rev. Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop of 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. The Memorial Mass will be taped for broadcast on EWTN on Memorial Day\, Monday\, May 30 at 12 noon.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-for-the-military-services-u-s-a-pilgrimage-and-memorial-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T174500
DTSTAMP:20220613T161402Z
CREATED:20220610T192742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T161402Z
UID:59875-1656092700-1656092700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Global Rosary Relay 2022
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 24 — the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus\, also designated as 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 Crypt Church. With the coming of midnight on June 24\, 2022\, 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-2022/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220626
DTSTAMP:20241008T190046Z
CREATED:20220329T184053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190046Z
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SUMMARY:Filipino Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 25th\, 2022\, 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. A schedule is to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/filipino-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220703T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220703T180000
DTSTAMP:20220630T233237Z
CREATED:20220623T192537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T233237Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Organ Recital Series – Andrew Vu
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the first performance in our 2022 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 3 at 6:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. Andrew Vu\, Assistant Director of Music at the Basilica\, will perform. \nAndrew Vu\nAndrew Vu serves as Assistant Director of Music of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A native of Vietnam\, he came to the United States at the age of thirteen to study piano and musicianship with Molly and Charles Stier. He completed his Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from The Catholic University of America\, where he studied under James Litzelman. His organ instructors include Jeffrey Pannebaker\, Ed Moore\, and Ronald Stolk\, with whom he completed a Master of Music degree in 2017. Andrew also studied choral conducting with Leo Nestor and Timothy McDonnell and voice with Rick Christman. \nAn award-winning pianist\, Andrew received the Honor Prize of the 2007 Maryland MCMTA Competition\, the 2012 Benjamin T. Rome School of Music Performance Award from The Catholic University of America\, and the Second Place in the 2012 Stravinsky Award Bach Competition. He has been a student assistant for the annual Washington International Piano Festival at The Catholic University of America. As an organist\, Andrew served at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish in Bethesda\, Maryland and St. Peter’s Parish in Olney\, Maryland for ten years. In addition\, Andrew was the Music Director at the American University Catholic Chaplaincy. \nDownload the Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-summer-organ-recital-series-andrew-vu/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220710T180000
DTSTAMP:20220710T164445Z
CREATED:20220623T193646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T164445Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Organ Recital Series – Dr. Peter Latona
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the second performance in our 2022 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 10 at 6:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. Dr. Peter Latona\, Director of Music at the Basilica\, will perform. \nPeter Latona\nPeter Latona (b. 1968) is the Director of Music for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (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 one thousand\, 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 released numerous recordings of sacred choral music\, presented concerts in the United States and abroad\, performed nationally for the American Guild of Organists\, the National Pastoral Musicians Association\, the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedrals\, the 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 is Tu es Petrus: A Papal Tribute in Music\, which commemorates the papacy of Pope Benedict XVI and celebrates the Petrine ministry of Pope Francis\, as well as 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. \nActive as a composer\, Dr. Latona is published by Morningstar Music Publishers\, as well as Canticanova Publications and G.I.A. His music has been featured in various media productions\, including Bishop Robert 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\, the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston\, and 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\, 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’s 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.). \nDownload Summer Organ Recital Series Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-summer-organ-recital-series-dr-peter-latona/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220717T180000
DTSTAMP:20220715T210241Z
CREATED:20220623T194405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T210241Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Summer Organ Recital Series – Thomas Sheehan
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica for the third performance in our 2022 Summer Organ Recital Series on July 17 at 6:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. Thomas Sheehan of the National Cathedral in Washington\, D.C. will perform. \nThomas Sheehan\nThomas Sheehan is the Organist and Associate Director of Music at the National Cathedral in Washington\, D.C.\, where he is responsible for the organ program at the Cathedral\, covering both liturgical and concert expressions of organ music. In this position\, he has played for several high-profile civic events. \nPrior to this position\, he served on the music staffs of the Memorial Church\, Harvard University; Saint Mark’s Church in Philadelphia\, PA; and Trinity Episcopal Church in Princeton\, NJ. Tom is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music\, where he received diplomas in organ and harpsichord\, studying with Alan Morrison and Leon Schelhase. He received both the Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees from Westminster Choir College in Princeton\, NJ\, as a student of Ken Cowan. He is currently a doctoral candidate in organ at Boston University as a student of Peter Sykes. In 2016 he was named one of The Diapason’s “20 under 30\,” a list of rising artists in the field of organ playing. He has performed as an organist throughout the United States\, in Canada\, and in Europe\, including recital appearances in Reykjavík\, Toulouse\, and Montréal. \nDownload Summer Organ Recital Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-summer-organ-recital-series-thomas-sheehan/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220724T143000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000121Z
CREATED:20220630T200358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000121Z
UID:60345-1658673000-1658673000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mass of Thanksgiving for the Independence of Peru (Misa de Acción de Gracias por la Independencia del Perú)
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Peru along with the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join in celebrating the Independence of Peru with a Mass of Thanksgiving on the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time\, celebrated by the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA. Mass will be celebrated in Spanish and livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nEl Consulado General del Perú con la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción le invitan a unirse a la celebración de la Independencia del Perú con una Misa de Acción de Gracias en el Décimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario\, celebrada por el Reverendísimo Timothy P. Broglio\, Arzobispo para los Servicios Militares\, EE.UU. La misa se celebrará en español y se transmitirá en vivo en www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-of-thanksgiving-for-the-independence-of-peru-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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