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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190604T120000
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SUMMARY:Bishop Ireton High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop Ireton High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/bishop-ireton-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190603T140000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185752Z
CREATED:20190502T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185752Z
UID:11444-1559570400-1559570400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Academy of the Holy Cross High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Academy of the Holy Cross High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/academy-of-the-holy-cross-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190513T185732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
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SUMMARY:Ascension of the Lord Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Basilica on Sunday\, June 2\, as we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. We rejoice in Christ’s victory over death\, and rest in the hope that He will return again one day! \nMasses  \n7:30 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish)\, & 4:30 p.m. \nSolemn Mass \n12:00 noon (choir) \nRev. Msgr.  Walter R. Rossi\nRector of the Basilica\nCelebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ascension-of-the-lord-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190531T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190501T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11396-1559329200-1559329200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in almost twenty years\, the NSO will perform a free concert in the Great Upper Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, led by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda. The NSO is committed to engaging all communities across Washington\, D.C. Sharing live classical music is at the heart of their mission – music is for everyone\, regardless of age\, background or zip code. \nThe NSO Community Concert series aims to create excitement and appreciation for live symphonic music\, engage and inspire audiences of the future\, and ensure that all Washington\, D.C. residents have access to participating in the arts. \n\nNational Symphony Orchestra: Community Concert at the Basilica \n\nLocation: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\nAddress: 400 Michigan Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, D.C. 20017\nDate: Friday\, May 31\, 2019\nTime: 7 p.m.\nPerformance Duration: 65-70 minutes\, with no intermission\nCost: Free\nParking Information: View accessibility information & parking lot map\n\n\n  \nRepertoire: \n\nWAGNER: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde\nSAINT-SAËNS: Slow movement from the Organ Symphony\nHOLST: “Venus” from The Planets\nDEBUSSY: Clair de lune\, arr. Caplet\nRESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No.2\n\n  \n  \nView the NSO Community Concert Flyer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-symphony-orchestra-community-concert-at-the-basilica/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T194229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11484-1559232000-1559232000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/don-bosco-cristo-rey-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T161537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11454-1559217600-1559217600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/bishop-denis-j-oconnell-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T194110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11481-1559059200-1559059200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Elizabeth Ann Seton High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/elizabeth-ann-seton-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190526T133000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190322T160035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:8226-1558877400-1558877400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The annual Argentinian Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Lujan will take place on Sunday\, May 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Auxiliary Bishop Mario Dorsonville of the Archdiocese of Washington will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Pilgrimage Mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/our-lady-of-lujan-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T123000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190322T155541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:8218-1558787400-1558787400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:20th Annual Healing Mass and Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Mother of Miracles
DESCRIPTION:The Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage will take place on May 25\, 2019 at 12:30 p.m in the Crypt Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Join us for this Marian day of devotion\, which is dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health\, Velankanni. \nProgram: \n\n12:30 p.m. Assemble in Mary’s Garden\n1:15 p.m. Procession to the Crypt Church\n1:45 p.m. Introduction by Father Binoy Akkalayil\, O.S.S.T and Master of Ceremonies Karen Kurian\n1:50 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary by Children\n2:15 p.m. Addressing the Children by Father Alvert Pulliyadan\nSpecial prayers and Blessing of the children\nDistribution of Mother of Miracles Pins and Rosary to the children\n3:00 p.m. Healing Mass\nMain Celebrant: His Excellency Dennis Madden\, D.D. PhD\, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore\n4:50 p.m. Final Blessing and Blessing of the Sick\nProcession to the Our Lady of Good Health Oratory\n4:55 p.m. Exposition of the statue of Our Lady of Good Health
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mother-of-miracles-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190524T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T193634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11478-1558713600-1558713600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Bishop McNamara High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Bishop McNamara Catholic High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/bishop-mcnamara-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185753Z
CREATED:20190502T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185753Z
UID:11451-1558634400-1558634400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archbishop Carroll High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Archbishop Carroll High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archbishop-carroll-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190523T100000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190502T192210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:11474-1558605600-1558605600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Our Lady of Good Counsel High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/our-lady-of-good-counsel-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T100000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190502T183045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:11464-1558519200-1558519200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Saint Vincent Pallotti High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:The Saint Vincent Pallotti High School will hold this year’s commencement exercises at the Basilica. As America’s Catholic Church\, the Basilica has a long tradition of hosting the commencement ceremonies of many local Catholic high schools in the Washington\, D.C. area.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/saint-vincent-pallotti-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T133000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190507T145333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:11562-1558445400-1558445400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Installation Mass of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory\, 7th Archbishop of Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 21st for the Mass of Installation of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the 7th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. The faithful are invited to attend this sacred and solemn moment in our church’s history. \nArchbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will serve as the principal celebrant. The liturgical procession will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public\, no reservations required. Attendees are asked to be seated in the Basilica’s Great Upper Church by 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/installation-mass-of-archbishop-wilton-d-gregory-7th-archbishop-of-washington/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190519T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190322T151706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8210-1558278000-1558288800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Military Services USA Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Archdiocese of the Military Services USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass on Sunday\, May 19. 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 27 at 12 noon.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-military-services-usa-pilgrimage-memorial-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T121000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190506T144739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:11538-1558181400-1558181400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites the faithful to attend the Annual Maritime Day Mass on Saturday\, May 18th in the Crypt Church. The Most Reverend Brendan Cahill\, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria\, Texas and Promoter of the Apostleship of the Sea (AOS) 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\, fisher men and women\, their families\, and all who work or travel on the seas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190505
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190322T150426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8207-1556928000-1557014399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:17th Annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On May 4th\, 2019 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 Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. The event will also feature music by the Serenata Choir. \nConfessions will be held in the following chapels: Czestochowa\, Siluva\, Mother of Sorrows\, and Miraculous Medal. \nFor additional information\, view the flyer for the 17th Annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/asian-and-pacific-island-catholics-marian-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T222408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8125-1556474400-1556474400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Octave of Easter Organ Recital
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nClay Christiansen\nPlease join us Sunday\, April 28\, 2019 for our annual Octave of Easter Organ Concert. Clay Christiansen\, organist emeritus of the Salt Lake Tabernacle\, will be joined by the Washington DC Temple Choir\, under the direction of Gary Clawson. The program will include works by J.S. Bach\, Petr Eben\, Alexander Schreiner\, César Franck\, Mack Wilberg\, Clay Christiansen\, and Julius Reubke. All are welcome and admission is free. 6:00 PM\, Great Upper Church.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/octave-of-easter-organ-recital/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T200134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8065-1556409600-1556495999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Divine Mercy Sunday
DESCRIPTION:As we conclude the Easter Octave\, we celebrate and give thanks to our almighty God for His mercy that was bestowed upon us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Solemn Mass of Divine Mercy Sunday at 12 noon will be celebrated by Archbishop Augustine Di Noia\, O.P.\, Adjunct Secretary of the Doctrine of the Faith\, in the Great Upper Church. \nThe Marians of the Immaculate Conception will offer Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 2 p.m.\, followed immediately by Mass\, with celebrant and homilist Reverend Larry Swank. \nJoin us at 6 p.m. for the Octave of Easter Organ Recital\, featuring guest organist Clay Christiansen of the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Repertoire will include works by J.S. Bach\, Eben\, Schreiner\, Franck\, Wilberg\, and Reubke. \nA Plenary Indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father) may be obtained by the faithful on this day. Special extended hours of Confession are offered in the Crypt Church. \nMass:\n7:30 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 1:30 p.m. (Spanish)\, 4:30 p.m. \nSolemn Mass of Divine Mercy Sunday:\n12:00 Noon\, Great Upper Church \nConfessions:\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.\, Crypt Church \nRecitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet followed immediately by Mass:\n2:00 p.m. \nOctave of Easter Organ Recital:\n6:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/divine-mercy-sunday/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190419T180010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:10694-1556305200-1556305200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Together with Notre-Dame de Paris: A Benefit Concert at the Basilica
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Notre-Dame Organist Johann Vexo and the Choir of the Basilica\nJoin us on Friday\, April 26\, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for a benefit concert celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of Notre-Dame de Paris in the world\, as well as the hope for its future. \nOrganized by the Basilica and the Embassy of France in the United States\, in partnership with the Friends of Notre-Dame and the French-American Cultural Foundation\, the event will be free and open to all\, with a freewill offering to benefit the rebuilding and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris. \n\n\nProgram: The program will feature Johann Vexo\, organist at Notre-Dame de Paris\, and the Choir of the Basilica. Johann Vexo was playing at Notre-Dame when the fire started on April 15th and was the last musician to have performed there.\nDate: Friday\, April 26\, 2019\nTime: 7:00 pm\nCost: Freewill Offering\nLocation: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\nAddress: 400 Michigan Avenue\, Northeast Washington\, D.C. 20017\nParking Information: View accessibility information & parking lot map\n\n\nThe tragic fire that broke out at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris\, destroying its iconic spire and reducing its ancient wooden roof to ash\, has sparked a wave of emotions and support across the world. \nThe French cathedral\, which dates back more than 850 years\, will be rebuilt\, “more beautiful than before” declared French President Emmanuel Macron. But reconstruction of Notre-Dame will take many years and is going to be a huge collective effort. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception encourages those whose lives have been touched by the Cathedral of Notre-Dame to support the effort to resurrect and rebuild this iconic Cathedral. Learn more about the special collection taken by the Basilica by visiting www.SupportNotreDame.org.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/together-with-notre-dame-de-paris-a-benefit-concert/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190421T170000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T221603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8123-1555848000-1555866000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday: Sacred Music
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Basilica to celebrate Easter Sunday. \nRepertoire to be announced.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday-sacred-music/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190422
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T195705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8060-1555804800-1555891199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday
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 Solemn Mass of Easter at 12 noon will be celebrated by His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl in the Great Upper Church. 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 YouTube page. \nNo scheduled confessions on Easter Sunday. \nMass:\n7:30 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:30 a.m.\, 4:30 p.m. \nSolemn Mass of Easter (Broadcast Live on EWTN):\n12:00 Noon\, Great Upper Church \nSpanish Easter Mass (Broadcast Live by EWTN Espanol):\n2:30 p.m.\, Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190420T200000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T221321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8120-1555790400-1555790400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Solemn Easter Vigil Mass in observance of Holy Saturday. \nRepertoire to be announced.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-easter-vigil-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190421
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T195200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8055-1555718400-1555804799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Extended Confessions:\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm \nSolemn Easter Vigil Mass:\n8:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nThe Most Rev. Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Easter Resurrection\, the Solemn Easter Vigil.  The Easter Vigil will feature the Service of Light which includes the Blessing of the Fire and a Candlelight Procession through the darkened Great Upper Church. The Choir and Orchestra of the Basilica will provide sacred music for the solemn liturgy. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine YouTube page.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-saturday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190419T143000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T220918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8115-1555684200-1555684200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choral Meditations on the Passion
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 19 in the Great Upper Church for Choral Meditations on the Passion. \nOrgan Prelude at 2:00 pm. \n  \nRepertoire: \n\nSalvator mundi – Tallis\nMiserere – Allegri\nVere Languores – Victoria\nExsurge Domine – Byrd\nO vos omnes – Hensen\nGod So Loved the World – Stainer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-meditations-on-the-passion/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T193834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8048-1555632000-1555718399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:No Masses on Good Friday. \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm \nStations of the Cross:\n12:00 Noon\, Crypt Church \nOrgan Prelude\n2:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nChoral Meditations on the Passion\n2:30 pm\, Great Upper Church \nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion:\n3:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nWe invite you to partake in the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion beginning at 3:00pm on Friday\, April 19. 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. This liturgy will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube page. 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. The faithful will hear from the Solemn Proclamation from the Gospel of John of Jesus’ Condemnation and Death and includes individual Veneration of the Cross by the Congregation. \nVeneration of the Relics of Christ’s Passion:\n7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Except during Stations of the Cross at 12:00 p.m.)\, Crypt Church \nOn Good Friday\, April 19\, the National Shrine will have Exposition of the Relics of the Passion in the Crypt Church from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 pm. The relics will be displayed for veneration by the faithful throughout the day except for the hour between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m.\, at which time the Stations of the Cross will be celebrated. Following the Stations\, the relics will be returned for veneration until 6:30 pm. \nThe relics include a particle from the table of the Lord’s Supper\, stone particles from the Garden of Gethsemane\, particles of the pillar of the scourging\, the purple garment worn by Jesus\, a spine from the crown of thorns\, stones particles from Mount Calvary\, a particle of the inscription tablet\, shavings of the nails or spikes\, particles of the sponge and reed\, particle of the seamless linen garment worn by Jesus\, the lance which pierced his side\, the bindings and cloths used in the burial of Jesus\, stones from the Holy Sepulchre\, and a particle of the True Cross. Also displayed are relics of Mary\, the Mother of Jesus; her sister\, Mary\, wife of Clopas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/good-friday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T173000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T202244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8084-1555608600-1555608600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 18 in the Great Upper Church for Choral Meditations on the Eucharist. \n  \nRepertoire: \n\nAve verum corpus – Mawby\nLove Bade Me Welcome – Hurd\nPanis angelicus – Rebelo\nO nata lux – Lauridsen\nScapulis suis – Palestrina\nO sacrum convivium – Tallis\nLike as a Hart – Howells
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-meditations-on-eucharistic-themes/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T065216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8000-1555545600-1555631999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:No Masses in the morning. \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 6:00 pm\, Crypt Church \nAs we prepare our hearts and minds for the sacred Triduum\, we invite you to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. \nChoral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes\n5:30 pm\, Great Upper Church\nRead more. \nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Choral prelude will begin at 5:30 pm\, with Mass beginning at 6:00 pm in the Great Upper Church. \nMass of the Lord’s Supper (Broadcast Live on EWTN)\n6:00 pm\, Great Upper Church \nAt 6:00 pm\, on Thursday\, April 18th\, the Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Great Upper Church. For this first liturgical celebration of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful will gather to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles. During the Mass\, the ritual washing of the feet will take place. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube Page.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-thursday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190414T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:8080-1555243200-1555243200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday: Solemn Mass
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 14 for a Solemn Choral Mass in the Great Upper Church observing Palm Sunday. \n  \nRepertoire: \n\nMass Setting: Mass of St. Anne – LaPrairie\nOffertory Motet: Christus factus est – Anerio\nCommunion Motet: There is a Green Hill Far Away – Sumsion
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday-solemn-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190415
DTSTAMP:20241217T185812Z
CREATED:20190321T064048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185812Z
UID:7995-1555200000-1555286399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
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 which will be Broadcast Live on EWTN. The Celebrant and Homilist for this Mass will be Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. For more information and for a detailed schedule for Holy Week\, view this download. \nPalm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion\nVigil\n5:15 pm (Saturday) \nMorning\n7:30 am\, 9:00 am\, 10:30 am \nAfternoon\n12 noon – (Solemn Mass with Choir)\n1:30 pm (Spanish)\n4:30 pm \nCelebrant and Homilist: Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\nBroadcast live by the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Watch live. \nVespers\n4:00 pm \nConfessions\n10:00 am – 12 noon\n2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nSpanish Confessions\n12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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