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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T193000
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UID:74689-1701459000-1701459000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Catholic University of America Annual Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by The Catholic University of America\, this event draws standing-room-only crowds and raises thousands of dollars each year for a designated charity. Join us in welcoming the Christmas season with this festive concert taking place on December 1\, 2023\, at 7:30 p.m. \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/cua-annual-christmas-concert-2023/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTSTAMP:20241217T184614Z
CREATED:20230222T190654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184614Z
UID:66712-1701475200-1701561599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 2\, 2023\, the Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/haitian-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTSTAMP:20241217T184614Z
CREATED:20230619T222300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184614Z
UID:70886-1701561600-1701647999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 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 and Ritual Closing of the National Holy Year Door – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, U.S.A. and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops\nCelebrant and 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/first-sunday-of-advent/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTSTAMP:20241217T184614Z
CREATED:20231025T170558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184614Z
UID:74510-1701993600-1702079999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States of America\, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. \nThursday\, December 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, December 8\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\n10:00 a.m.\nMass and Docent Commissioning – Crypt Church\nReverend Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception and\nDedication of the Statue of Blessed Michael McGivney – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Inmaculada Concepción – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nThe faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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-the-immaculate-conception-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTSTAMP:20241217T184614Z
CREATED:20230222T190859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184614Z
UID:66714-1702080000-1702166399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 9\, 2023\, the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Washington will hold their annual Walk with Mary procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe\, Patroness of the Americas. All are welcome to join. \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-walk-with-mary-pilgrimage-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTSTAMP:20241217T184614Z
CREATED:20230619T222441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184614Z
UID:70888-1702166400-1702252799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 9\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 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\n4:00 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/second-sunday-of-advent/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
CREATED:20231027T183031Z
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UID:74593-1702753200-1702753200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Saturday\, December 16\, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine. The Christmas Concert is free and open to the public. Seating will be on first-come\, first-served basis with no ticketing\, advanced registration\, or reservations. All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choir-of-the-basilica-christmas-concert-2023/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231218
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
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UID:70890-1702771200-1702857599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 16\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 17\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-advent/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
CREATED:20231027T182505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184601Z
UID:74589-1703349000-1703349000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Bambinelli
DESCRIPTION:Following in the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square\, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Saturday\, December 23\, 2023\, following the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass. The faithful are invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their Nativity scenes to be blessed at the National Shrine on this Fourth Sunday of Advent and participate in the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/blessing-of-the-bambinelli-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231225
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
CREATED:20230511T160200Z
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UID:69498-1703376000-1703462399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. \nFourth Sunday of Advent\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nCrypt Church – Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church – Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church – Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent\n\n\n12 Noon*\nGreat Upper Church – Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent/Misa del Cuarto Domingo del Adviento\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-advent/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231225
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
CREATED:20230511T160940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184601Z
UID:69501-1703376000-1703462399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. \nThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord\n\n\n9:00 p.m.\nMusical Meditations on the Nativity in the Great Upper Church\, featuring Robert Grogan on the Knights Tower Carillon and Benjamin LaPrairie and Andrew Vu on the Gallery Organs.\n\n\n10:00 p.m.*\nChoral Meditations on the Nativity\n\n\n10:30 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass during the Night of the Nativity of the Lord\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-christmas-eve/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
CREATED:20230511T173445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184601Z
UID:69510-1703462400-1703548799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:“For a child is born to us\, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor\, God-Hero\, Father-Forever\, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:5 \nWe invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on Christmas Day. \nMass During the Day\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nCardinal Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Natividad del Señor– Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-2023/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231226
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
CREATED:20231107T182508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184601Z
UID:74774-1703462400-1703548799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2023 Christmas Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will provide meals for hundreds of poor\, homeless\, elderly\, and needy individuals living in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas on Christmas Day. Meals will be available for pick-up or delivery only. To request a Christmas Day dinner\, please call 202-526-8300. All meal requests must be received by Friday\, December 15th. \nVolunteers are needed to fill many different positions. To register as a volunteer\, please click here. For more information\, please contact rsvp@bnsic.org or 202-526-8300. Thank you for your interest in helping\, and we look forward to welcoming you this Christmas. \n  \nRegister as a Volunteer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2023-christmas-dinner/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
CREATED:20231025T233247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184601Z
UID:74547-1703980800-1704067199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph. \nSaturday\, December 30\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 31\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Holy Family\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-holy-family-of-jesus-mary-and-joseph/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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