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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T151211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22407-1575158400-1575244799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah\, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, November 30)  \n5:15 PM \nSunday Mass \n\n\n7:30 AM \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n10:30 AM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM (en español) \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n4:30 PM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\nVespers \n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n  \n\nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T193000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190514T140659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:11750-1575660600-1575660600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:30th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by The Catholic University of America and the Basilica\, this event draws standing-room-only crowds and raises thousands of dollars each year for a designated charity. This year\, all funds raised will benefit the Brothers of Charity. Join us in welcoming the Christmas season with this festive concert. \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/30th-annual-christmas-concert-for-charity/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T165343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22462-1575676800-1575763199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the 16th Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. Led by the Most Reverend Guy Sansaricq\, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn\, this day of prayer and pilgrimage will include: \n  \n\n\n11:30 AM \n\n\nRecitation of the Holy Rosary \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n12 Noon-1:15 PM \n\n\nConfessions \n\n\nCrypt Church Chapels \n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM-2:00 PM \n\n\nExposition and Benediction \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n2:15 PM \n\n\nProcession of Banners \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM \n\n\nPilgrimage Mass \n\n\nGreat Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/haitian-catholic-community-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191209
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22412-1575763200-1575849599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah\, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, December 7th) \n5:15 PM \nSunday Mass \n\n\n7:30 AM \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n10:30 AM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM (en español) \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n4:30 PM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\nVespers \n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190821T171329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:19584-1575849600-1575935999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us in celebrating our Patronal Feast Day\, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nMass during the Day (Monday\, December 9) \n7:00 AM      Crypt Church \n7:30 AM      Blessed Sacrament Chapel \n8:00 AM      Crypt Church \n8:30 AM      Blessed Sacrament Chapel \n12 Noon      Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception   Great Upper Church  –  This Mass will be broadcast live by EWTN \n5:15 PM       Great Upper Church \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 Immaculate Conception 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 Papal Proclamation\, 12 October 1990)
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T160704Z
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UID:22450-1576281600-1576367999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:The Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Walk with Mary procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe\, Patroness of the Americas\, will take place on Saturday\, December 14. This Day of Devotion of the Blessed Virgin Mary\, under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe will include the following: \n  \n\n\n1:15 PM   Procession of Marian Image and Pilgrims \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM   Multi-Lingual Rosary \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n2:25 PM   Procession of Flags \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM   Pilgrimage Mass \n\n\nGreat Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-walk-with-mary-pilgrimage-in-honor-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191216
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22434-1576368000-1576454399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah\, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, December 14)  \n5:15 PM \nSunday Mass \n\n\n7:30 AM \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM (en español) \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n4:30 PM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\nVespers \n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20191030T200326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:35184-1576922400-1577210400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Christmas Confession Schedule
DESCRIPTION:As we anticipate the celebration of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ\, we invite you to prepare your hearts with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. From Saturday\, December 21st – Tuesday\, December 24th\, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be made available from\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. each day. \n*Please note that there will be no Confessions scheduled on Christmas Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/pre-christmas-confession-schedule/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Hostyn Chapel\, Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191223
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T155855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22439-1576972800-1577059199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Joyfully awaiting the coming of the Divine Messiah\, we invite you to join us this Advent Season and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Advent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, December 21)  \n5:15 PM \nSunday Mass \n\n\n7:30 AM \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n10:30 AM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM (en español) \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n4:30 PM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\nVespers \n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20191017T202443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:34851-1577032200-1577032200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Bambinelli and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
DESCRIPTION:Following in the annual papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square\, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli and Lighting of the Christmas Tree on Sunday\, December 22\, 2019\, at the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The faithful are invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their Nativity scene to be blessed at the National Shrine on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. \nAt the conclusion of the Mass and Blessing of the Bambinelli\, the National Shrine will bless and ceremoniously light the Christmas Tree as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/blessing-of-the-bambinelli-and-lighting-of-the-christmas-tree/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190821T175641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:19602-1577205000-1577205000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Children’s Christmas Eve Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites the faithful to the annual Christmas Eve Children’s Mass in the Great Upper Church. The Choir of the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart will present a choral prelude at 4:30 p.m. and will provide sacred music for the Mass which begins at 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-childrens-christmas-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T210000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190821T181718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:19611-1577221200-1577221200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choral Meditations on the Nativity and Solemn Mass on Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us on December 24\, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior\, Jesus Christ. \n  \n9:00 PM – Musical Meditations on the Nativity in the Great Upper Church with music from the Knights Tower Carillon by Basilica Carillonneur Robert Grogan and from the Gallery Organs by Basilica Organists Benjamin LaPrairie and Andrew Vu. \n10:00 PM – Choral Meditations on the Nativity      Great Upper Church – This event will be broadcast live by EWTN. \n10:30 PM – Solemn Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve   Great Upper Church – This Mass will be broadcast live by EWTN. \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n  \nWatch on YouTube\n\n  \nWatch on Facebook
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-meditations-on-the-nativity-and-solemn-mass-on-christmas-eve/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T220000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190514T141322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:11753-1577224800-1577224800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choral Meditations on the Nativity
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the uplifting sounds of the Choir of the Basilica this Christmas Eve. Repertoire to be announced. \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-meditations-on-the-nativity/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191226
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20190821T183909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:19620-1577232000-1577318399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass on Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica will celebrate Christmas Day Mass at the following times: \n7:30 AM    Crypt Church \n9:00 AM    Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM  Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon  Solemn Mass of Christmas Day\, Great Upper Church – This Mass will be broadcast live by EWTN and The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio (Channel 129). \n2:30 PM     Solemn Spanish Christmas Mass \n4:30 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\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Solemn Mass of Christmas Day on YouTube\n\n\nWatch Solemn Mass of Christmas Day on Facebook\n\n\nWatch Solemn Spanish Christmas Mass on YouTube\n\n\nWatch Solemn Spanish Christmas Mass on Facebook
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-on-christmas-day/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191226
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20191016T165416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:34808-1577232000-1577318399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2019 Christmas Dinner Volunteer Registration
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor\, homeless\, elderly\, and needy individuals living in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas on Christmas Day. More than one thousand Christmas dinners are served each year in the National Shrine Cafeteria and another thousand are delivered to shut-ins. \nThank you for your interest in volunteering for the 2019 Christmas Dinner at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The volunteer registration is now closed. We hope that you will consider volunteering with us next year. Volunteer Registration for the 2020 Christmas Dinner will open in November 2020. Learn more about the Christmas Dinner on the Basilica blog.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2019-christmas-dinner-volunteer-registration/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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