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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, 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. \n\nView the Event Flier\nSaturday\, May 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nProcession of Images and Banners – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nCall to Prayer – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:50 p.m.\nCrowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:55 p.m.\nWelcome and Blessing of Rosaries – Great Upper Church\nMonsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nRosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass\nMost Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/23rd-annual-asian-pacific-island-catholics-marian-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20251205T220216Z
CREATED:20251126T083036Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, May 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260507T225437Z
CREATED:20251126T083233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T225437Z
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SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, May 9\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Bishop Designate of Wheeling-Charleston – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260512T034415Z
CREATED:20251126T190203Z
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UID:106271-1778976000-1779062399@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. Join us also at 4:00 p.m. for Solemn Vespers in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, May 16\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of the Ascension – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Ascensión – Gran Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nArchdiocese for the Military Services\, USA Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T051352Z
CREATED:20260219T230119Z
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SUMMARY:Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, the Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass. Honoring 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. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m.\nConfessions – Crypt Church Apses\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nRosary – Crypt Church\nLed by the Military Council of Catholic Women\n\n\n3:50 p.m.\nProcession of Papal Orders – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Presider\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\nArchbishop Timothy P. Broglio – Principal Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-for-the-military-services-u-s-a-pilgrimage-and-memorial-mass-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T121000
DTSTAMP:20260512T033247Z
CREATED:20260219T230434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T033247Z
UID:110037-1779538200-1779538200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\, 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 Frank R. Schuster\, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle\, and Bishop Promoter of Stella Maris\, will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260211T004855Z
CREATED:20251126T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T004855Z
UID:106275-1779580800-1779667199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Pentecost Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. \nSaturday\, May 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 24\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\nWilton Cardinal Gregory\, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Juan Esposito-Garcia\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante Principal 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260430T065643Z
CREATED:20260219T230910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T065643Z
UID:110039-1780099200-1780185599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, 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. \nSaturday\, May 30\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall Chapels\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nProcession to the Crypt Church from Mary’s Garden – Mary’s Garden\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nIntroduction of Speaker – Crypt Church\n\n\n1:50 p.m.\nRosary by Children – Crypt Church\n\n\n2:15 p.m.\nAddressing the Children – Crypt Church\nSpecial Prayers and Presentation of the Names\n\n\n2:45 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\nBlessing of the Sick to take place after Final Blessing\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nProcession to the Oratory – Our Lady of Vailankanni Oratory\n\n\n4:15 p.m.\nMukhadarshanam – Our Lady of Vailankanni Oratory\nExposition of the statue of Our Lady of Good Health\nPresentation of the Children’s Names\nBlessing and Distribution of Holy Oil
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-mother-of-miracles-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182736Z
CREATED:20260522T222910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T182736Z
UID:113356-1780146000-1780146000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Rosary for Peace with Pope Leo XIV
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 30\, at 1:00 p.m. ET\, the Basilica will join Pope Leo XIV and Marian shrines around the world in a Rosary for Peace\, prayed at the invitation of the Holy See for nations suffering from armed conflict. \nThe Basilica unites in this global moment of prayer\, presided over by the Most Reverend Gabriele G. Caccia\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. The Rosary will be prayed simultaneously with the Holy Father\, who will lead the worldwide Rosary from the Vatican Gardens. The Vatican will utilize livestream footage from the Basilica in their live coverage of the event. \nAll are invited to participate in person in the Great Upper Church or via livestream at nationalshrine.org/mass. \nView the press release here.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/rosary-for-peace-with-pope-leo-xiv/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20251205T220239Z
CREATED:20251126T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T220239Z
UID:106277-1780185600-1780271999@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 12:00 Noon in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, May 30\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 31\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\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T143000
DTSTAMP:20260220T214746Z
CREATED:20260219T231150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T214746Z
UID:110042-1780237800-1780237800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\, 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-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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