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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20241217T184401Z
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UID:88468-1746230400-1746316799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:22nd Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 3\, 2025\, 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. \nPlease check back for more information.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/22nd-annual-asian-pacific-island-catholics-marian-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20241217T184401Z
CREATED:20241018T231122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184401Z
UID:88357-1746316800-1746403199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, May 3\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 4\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-easter-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T143000
DTSTAMP:20241217T183723Z
CREATED:20241021T195928Z
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UID:88476-1746369000-1746369000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 4\, 2025\, 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-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTSTAMP:20241217T183723Z
CREATED:20241018T231126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183723Z
UID:88358-1746921600-1747007999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, May 10\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 11\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-easter-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20250512T200832Z
CREATED:20250509T231050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200832Z
UID:97399-1747526400-1747612799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mass of Thanksgiving upon the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025\, at 12:00 Noon ET\, for a Mass of Thanksgiving upon the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV\, coinciding with our new Holy Father’s formal inauguration in St. Peter’s Square. The Basilica invites all the faithful to join America’s Catholic Church in offering thanks to God for the first Pope from the United States. The Papacy is a worldwide ministry\, so we join the entire world in rejoicing and offering prayers for our Holy Father\, Pope Leo XIV. \nThe Mass will be livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass. \nPhoto credit: AP. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-of-thanksgiving-upon-the-inauguration-of-pope-leo-xiv/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20241217T183722Z
CREATED:20241018T231136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183722Z
UID:88359-1747526400-1747612799@www.nationalshrine.org
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
CREATED:20241021T200819Z
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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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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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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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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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