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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200619T174500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again participate in the Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests on Friday\, June 19 — the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus\, also designated as World Priest Day. The National Shrine’s “leg” of the relay begins at 5:45 p.m.\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. With the coming of midnight on June 19\, 2020\, the entire world will have been encircled in prayer for our priests on this Annual Global Rosary Relay Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-global-rosary-relay-2020/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200426T153000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20200326T211158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:38574-1587902400-1587915000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Easter - Solemn Mass and Devotions
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us online for the Third Sunday of Easter. The Solemn Mass will be livestreamed at 12 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. Immediately following Mass\, the livestream will continue with Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament\, recitation of the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m.\, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. \n  \nWatch Sunday Mass\n\n  \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/sunday-noon-mass-april-26/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200419T153000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20200326T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:38564-1587297600-1587310200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Divine Mercy Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter - Solemn Mass and Devotions
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us online for the Second Sunday of Easter\, Divine Mercy Sunday. The Solemn Mass will be livestreamed at 12 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. Immediately following Mass\, the livestream will continue with Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament\, recitation of the Rosary at 2:30 p.m. and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m.\, concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. \n  \nWatch Sunday Mass\n\n\n  \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/sunday-noon-mass-april-19/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200412T143000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20200327T220809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:38607-1586701800-1586701800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Domingo de Pascua de la Resurrección del Señor
DESCRIPTION:Misa del Día en Español a 2:30 p.m. ET tranmisión en vivo a www.nationalshrine.org/mass y transmisión en EWTN Español. Su Excelencia Reverendísimo Timothy P. Broglio\, Arzobispo para los Servicios Militares\, EE. UU\, Celebrante y Homilista. \nLa Basílica estará cerrada al público hasta nuevo aviso. \nConsulte también nuestro estado actualizado debido a la pandemia del coronavirus.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/domingo-de-pascua-de-la-resurreccion-del-senor/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20191031T165959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:35249-1586649600-1586735999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us virtually in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday at 12 p.m. ET. The Mass will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \nThe Most Rev. Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington\, will be celebrant and homilist. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday-of-the-lords-resurrection/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200411T200000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20191031T161404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:35245-1586635200-1586635200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us virtually on Holy Saturday for the Solemn Easter Vigil. The Mass will be livestreamed at 8 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live by EWTN. The Most Rev. Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Easter Resurrection. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-easter-vigil-mass-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200410T143000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20191030T212546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:35210-1586529000-1586529000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us online at www.nationalshrine.org/mass for the Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 p.m.\, preceded by an Organ and Choral Prelude beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 10. The Organ and Choral Prelude and Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion will also be broadcast live on EWTN. \nExperience 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 Presider will be Most Rev. Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, and the Celebrant & Homilist will be Rev. Msgr. Walter Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/celebration-of-the-lords-passion-on-good-friday/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T173000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20191030T211620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:35207-1586453400-1586453400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us online for the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper preceded by Choral Prelude on Thursday\, April 9 beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. This Mass will also be broadcast live on EWTN. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-of-the-lords-supper/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200406
DTSTAMP:20241217T185523Z
CREATED:20191030T204544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185523Z
UID:35197-1586044800-1586131199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to watch the 12:00 noon Mass livestreamed online: www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday-of-the-passion-of-the-lord/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200330
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20191031T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:35243-1585440000-1585526399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Lent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to watch the 12:00 noon Mass livestreamed online: www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fifth-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200323
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20191031T154443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:35241-1584835200-1584921599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent and Vespers (Laetare Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to watch the 12:00 noon Mass livestreamed online: www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-laetare-sunday/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20191031T153525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:35239-1584230400-1584316799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to watch the 12:00 noon Mass livestreamed online: www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nPlease also see our updated status due to the coronavirus pandemic. \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200309
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20191031T153002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:35237-1583625600-1583711999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 7th)\n5:15 PM \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church \n1:30 PM (en español) – Crypt Church \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church \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-lent-and-vespers/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200302
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20191030T202555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:35190-1583020800-1583107199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent and Vespers
DESCRIPTION:As we draw near to the great Paschal Feast and the entire Easter Season\, we invite you to join us this Lenten Season for Mass and Vespers. Vespers will be held each Sunday in Lent at 4:00 PM in the Great Upper Church. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, February 29th)\n5:15 PM \nSunday Mass\n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) – Great Upper Church \n1:30 PM (en español) – Crypt Church \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Great Upper Church \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-lent-and-vespers/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200227
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20190909T155200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:30603-1582675200-1582761599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Schedule
DESCRIPTION:As we enter the penitential season of Lent\, we invite you to join us for Holy Mass. Imposition of Ashes will be held at each Mass. \nMorning:\n7:00 AM – Crypt Church \n7:30 AM – Blessed Sacrament Chapel \n8:00 AM – Crypt Church \n8:30 AM – Blessed Sacrament Chapel \nAfternoon:\n12:10 PM – Great Upper Church \n5:15 PM – Great Upper Church \nConfessions:\n7:45-8:15 AM \n10:00 AM-6:00 PM \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-schedule/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200204
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20200128T205405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:37123-1580688000-1580774399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of Saint Blaise and Blessing of the Throats
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, February 3rd for the Feast of Saint Blaise. During all Masses\, the faithful will have the opportunity to participate in the Blessing of the Throats. \nMass Times \nMorning:\n7:00\, 7:30\, 8:00\, 8:30 \nAfternoon:\n12:10 and 5:15
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-saint-blaise-and-blessing-of-the-throats/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20200128T210516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:37126-1580601600-1580687999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, February 2nd for Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. During the 12 noon Mass\, the faithful will observe the time-\nhonored custom of the blessing of candles\, reminding us that Christ is the light of all the nations\, as revealed by the prophet Simeon. \nFeast of the Presentation of the Lord Mass Schedule \nVigil (Saturday\, February 1st):\n5:15 p.m. \nMorning:\n7:30\, 9:00\, 10:30 \nAfternoon:\n12:00 (Solemn Liturgy)\, 1:30 (en español)\, 4:30
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord-2020/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20190909T145024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:30585-1580212800-1580212800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Catholic University of America Patronal Feast Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:The Catholic University of America invites you to join in celebrating their patronal feast day in honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas. This Mass will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube and Facebook pages. \n  \nWatch Live on Facebook Watch Live on YouTube
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-catholic-university-of-america-patronal-feast-day-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20200110T215808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:36721-1580040000-1580040000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:175th Anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Society & Blessing of the Mosaic of Blessed Frederic Ozanam
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 26th\, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul invite you to attend Mass in honor of the 175th Anniversary of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Following the conclusion of Mass\, Bishop Donald J. Hying\, Episcopal Advisor to the Society will lead the faithful to the Vincentian Chapel to dedicate the new mosaic of the Blessed Frederic Ozanam. \n  \nWatch Live on Facebook Watch Live on YouTube
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/175th-anniversary-of-the-st-vincent-de-paul-society-blessing-of-the-mosaic-of-blessed-frederic-ozanam/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200125
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20190911T205251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:30710-1579737600-1579910399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2020 National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:Donate to Support the Pro-Life Ministry of the National Shrine\n  \n\nWe invite you to join us for the 2020 National Prayer Vigil for Life\, which will take place Thursday\, January 23 through Friday\, January 24. On Thursday\, January 23\, Confessions and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will precede the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life\, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. \nThe Most Reverend Joseph Naumann\, Archbishop of Kansas City\, KS\, and Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. After the Opening Mass\, the National Prayer Vigil for Life will continue in the Crypt Church with the National Rosary for Life\, Confession\, and Night Prayer followed by overnight Holy Hours\, Adoration\, Morning Prayer\, Benediction\, and Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament. \nThe National Prayer Vigil for Life concludes with the Closing Mass\, which will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. on Friday\, January 24\, in the Great Upper Church. The Most Reverend Timothy Broglio\, Archbishop of the Military Services\, and Chairman of the USCCB Committee of International Justice and Peace\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. \nThe Opening and Closing Masses of the National Prayer Vigil for Life will be broadcast live on EWTN as well as on the National Shrine’s YouTube channel (Opening Mass\, Closing Mass) and Facebook page (Opening Mass\, Closing Mass). \n  \nView the 2020 National Prayer Vigil for Life Schedule\n\n  \n\nRegister:\nClergy Registration: Clergy who wish to participate in the Opening and/or Closing Mass must register. \n  \nClergy Registration for Opening Mass\n  \nClergy Registration for Closing Mass\n  \nSeminarian Registration: Seminarians must register to participate in the Opening Mass. \n  \nSeminarian Registration\n  \nMedia Credential Request Form: Media must request credentials to cover the Opening and/or Closing Mass. \n  \nMedia Credential Request Form\n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/prayer-vigil-for-life/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200112T100000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20190909T151956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:30592-1578823200-1578823200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mass in Honor of the Infant Jesus of Prague
DESCRIPTION:The Faithful are invited to attend a special Mass on Sunday\, January 12th honoring the Infant of Prague. All embassies and communities are invited to attend. The faithful are also encouraged to bring icons of the Infant of Prague to be blessed at the Mass. \nFind out more. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-in-honor-of-the-infant-jesus-of-prague/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T150000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20191205T233045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:36061-1577886300-1577890800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Bell Festival Carillon Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the repertoire of music on bells as Dr. Robert Grogan\, carillonneur and organist emeritus\, performs a community recital from the Knights Tower at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This concert is free and open to the public and can be enjoyed from the public spaces and surrounding lawns of the Basilica. Families with children are welcome. In addition\, guests will be treated to a complimentary refreshment of hot cocoa and coffee in the Basilica’s cafeteria from 1:45-3:00pm. \nFor more information about the National Bell Festival\, please visit www.nationalbellfestival.org
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-bell-festival-carillon-concert/
CATEGORIES:Music,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20241217T185657Z
CREATED:20190909T150946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185657Z
UID:30588-1577836800-1577923199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Mary\, Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary\, Mother of God. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nVigil Mass (Tuesday\, December 31) \n5:15 PM – Crypt Church \nMass during the day (Wednesday\, January 1) \n7:30 AM – Crypt Church \n9:00 AM – Great Upper Church \n10:30 AM – Great Upper Church \n12:00 PM – Solemn Mass of Mary\, Mother of God – Great Upper Church \n1:30 PM – Mass in Spanish – Crypt Church \n4:30 PM – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-mary-mother-of-god/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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