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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200123
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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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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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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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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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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191224T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20191030T200326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:35184-1576922400-1577210400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Christmas Confession Schedule
DESCRIPTION:As we anticipate the celebration of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ\, we invite you to prepare your hearts with the Sacrament of Reconciliation. From Saturday\, December 21st – Tuesday\, December 24th\, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be made available from\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. each day. \n*Please note that there will be no Confessions scheduled on Christmas Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/pre-christmas-confession-schedule/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Hostyn Chapel\, Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191216
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22434-1576368000-1576454399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third 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 14)  \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\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/third-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T160704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22450-1576281600-1576367999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:The Archdiocese of Washington’s annual Walk with Mary procession and Mass to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe\, Patroness of the Americas\, will take place on Saturday\, December 14. This Day of Devotion of the Blessed Virgin Mary\, under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe will include the following: \n  \n\n\n1:15 PM   Procession of Marian Image and Pilgrims \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM   Multi-Lingual Rosary \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n2:25 PM   Procession of Flags \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM   Pilgrimage Mass \n\n\nGreat Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-walk-with-mary-pilgrimage-in-honor-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190821T171329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:19584-1575849600-1575935999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites you to join us in celebrating our Patronal Feast Day\, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will be celebrated at the following times: \nMass during the Day (Monday\, December 9) \n7:00 AM      Crypt Church \n7:30 AM      Blessed Sacrament Chapel \n8:00 AM      Crypt Church \n8:30 AM      Blessed Sacrament Chapel \n12 Noon      Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception   Great Upper Church  –  This Mass will be broadcast live by EWTN \n5:15 PM       Great Upper Church \nSpecial Plenary Indulgence  \nFor the faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 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 Papal Proclamation\, 12 October 1990)
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191209
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T152710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22412-1575763200-1575849599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second 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 7th) \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/second-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191208
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T165343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22462-1575676800-1575763199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the 16th Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. Led by the Most Reverend Guy Sansaricq\, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn\, this day of prayer and pilgrimage will include: \n  \n\n\n11:30 AM \n\n\nRecitation of the Holy Rosary \n\n\nCrypt Church \n\n\n\n\n12 Noon-1:15 PM \n\n\nConfessions \n\n\nCrypt Church Chapels \n\n\n\n\n1:30 PM-2:00 PM \n\n\nExposition and Benediction \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n2:15 PM \n\n\nProcession of Banners \n\n\nGreat Upper Church \n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM \n\n\nPilgrimage Mass \n\n\nGreat Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/haitian-catholic-community-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191206T193000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190514T140659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:11750-1575660600-1575660600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:30th Annual Christmas Concert for Charity
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by The Catholic University of America and the Basilica\, this event draws standing-room-only crowds and raises thousands of dollars each year for a designated charity. This year\, all funds raised will benefit the Brothers of Charity. Join us in welcoming the Christmas season with this festive concert. \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/30th-annual-christmas-concert-for-charity/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T151211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22407-1575158400-1575244799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First 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\, November 30)  \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  \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/first-sunday-of-advent-and-vespers/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191128T150000
DTSTAMP:20250110T074812Z
CREATED:20190821T003641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T074812Z
UID:19443-1574931600-1574953200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 28\, we invite you to join us on the Thanksgiving holiday for Holy Mass. The Mass schedule of the day is as follows: \n9:00 AM Mass     Crypt Church \n10:30 AM Mass   Crypt Church \n12:00 PM Mass   Great Upper Church \n\nPlease note that on Thanksgiving Day\, there are No Confessions\, No Tours\, and No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will close at 3:00 PM.                  
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/thanksgiving-day-mass-schedule/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191123T183000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T145303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22389-1574533800-1574533800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Aid to the Church in Need: A Night of Witness Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Join Aid to the Church in Need and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on November 23 at 6:30 p.m. to give witness to today’s Christian martyrs and those suffering for the faith around the world. \nView the event brochure for details.  \n  \nRegister for the event\n\n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/aid-to-the-church-in-need-a-night-of-witness-vespers/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T100000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190827T144743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:22346-1573898400-1573898400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first ever Mass of the Americas in the Extraordinary Form\, celebrated by Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Music for this Mass will be provided by the Benedict XVI Choir. This event will be broadcast live by EWTN. No tickets are necessary\, but the faithful are highly encouraged to RSVP.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-of-the-americas-in-the-extraordinary-form/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190820T235855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:19412-1572721200-1572721200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:In addition to the Basilica’s regular schedule of Masses on Saturday\, November 2\, for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)\, the Choir of the Basilica will perform a special concert at 7:00pm. This concert is free and open to the public and will be held in the Crypt Church. If you are unable to join us\, the concert will be streamed live on EWTN as well as the National Shrine’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/commemoration-of-all-the-faithful-departed-choral-concert/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191103
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190821T001835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:19428-1572652800-1572739199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Prayer and Fasting Opening Vigil
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on November 2nd for the Opening Prayer Vigil for the International Week of Prayer and Fasting. This day of prayer\, dedicated to end the “culture of death” will feature recitation of the rosary\, Eucharistic Adoration\, and special talks given by Father Ubald Rugirangoga\, the founder of the Center for the Secret of Peace; Father Chris M. Alar\, MI\, Abby Johnson\, Pro-Life Activist; and Kristan Hawkins\, President of Students for Life of America. \nView the Opening International Day of Prayer schedule. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/international-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-opening-vigil/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191102
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190820T233726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:19401-1572566400-1572652799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of All Saints Mass Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, November 1 for the Solemnity of All Saints\, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at the following times: \nVigil Mass (Thursday\, October 31) \n5:15 PM \nMass during the day (Friday\, November 1) \n7:00 AM    Crypt Church \n7:30 AM    Blessed Sacrament Chapel \n8:00 AM    Crypt Church \n8:30 AM    Blessed Sacrament Chapel \n10:00 AM  Crypt Church \n12:00 PM  Solemn Mass of All Saints (Broadcast live on EWTN) Great Upper Church \n5:15 PM    Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-all-saints-mass-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191027
DTSTAMP:20241217T185717Z
CREATED:20190821T193156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185717Z
UID:19636-1572048000-1572134399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Newark Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The faithful of the Archdiocese of Newark are invited to participate in their 12th pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \n  \nSchedule of the Day: \n10:30 AM-12:00 PM                 Arrival \n11:30 AM-1:00 PM                   Sacrament of Penance (Memorial Hall) \n11:30 AM                                  Carillon Concert (Outdoors) \n12:30 PM                                   Organ Concert (Great Upper Church) \n1:30 PM                                     Welcome & Procession of Parish Banners (Great Upper Church) \n2:00 PM                                     Recitation of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary \n3:00 PM                                     Pilgrimage Mass\, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin\, C.Ss.R. Celebrant and Homilist \n\nView the event flier in English. \nView the event flier in Spanish.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-newark-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191020
DTSTAMP:20241217T185730Z
CREATED:20190821T211734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185730Z
UID:19680-1571443200-1571529599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:The faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to participate in their pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nSchedule of the Day  \n11:00 AM Arrival \n11:15 AM Welcome – Great Upper Church \n11:20 AM   Invitation to Prayer (Rosary and Sacrament of Reconciliation) – Great Upper Church \n1:00 AM Procession & Crowning of Blessed Virgin Mary – Great Upper Church \n2:50 AM Carillon Concert \n3:00 PM Pilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church \nCelebrant/Homilist:  Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput\, OFM Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-philadelphia/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191013
DTSTAMP:20241217T185730Z
CREATED:20190821T210259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185730Z
UID:19676-1570838400-1570924799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Richmond Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:As the faithful begin the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Diocese of Richmond\, Bishop Barry C. Knestout\, invites the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond to a special pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The day will begin at the Basilica at 10:00 AM and concludes following the Sunday Vigil Mass at 5:15 p.m.  Registration is required.  For more information including registration\, transportation options\, and meals\, visit 2020.richmonddiocese.org OR contact 2020@richmonddiocese.org OR 804-622-5200. \nSchedule of the Day \n10:00 a.m. Arrival \n10:30 a.m. Welcome – Crypt Church \n10:45 a.m. Free Time (Tours\, Lunch & Visit Shrine Shops) \n1:00 p.m. Groups depart for nearby attractions \n4:00 p.m. Rosary Garden \n5:15 p.m. Pilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church – Celebrant and Homilist: Most Reverend Barry Knestout\, Bishop of Richmond
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-richmond-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191006
DTSTAMP:20241217T185730Z
CREATED:20190821T201149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185730Z
UID:19646-1570233600-1570319999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The faithful of the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to participate in their 6th Annual pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nSchedule of the Day: \n10:00 AM   Arrival \n10:15 AM   Welcome \n10:30 AM   Free Time (Pilgrims have the option of self-guided or docent-guided tours\, private devotions\, visit the Shrine Shops.) \n12:30 PM    Lunch \n1:30 PM      Holy Hour- Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament\, Confession\, and Recitation of the Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary \n3:00 PM      Pilgrimage Mass- The Most Reverend Francis Malooly\, Bishop of Wilmington Celebrant and Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/diocese-of-wilmington-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190928T160000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185730Z
CREATED:20190726T175619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185730Z
UID:13645-1569681000-1569686400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mother of Africa Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach invites you participate in the 22nd Annual Mother of Africa Pilgrimage on Saturday\, September 28th from 2:30 PM-4:00 PM in the Crypt Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will be celebrated at 3:15 PM by the Reverend Ebuka Mbande. We invite the African Diaspora to join us for this wonderful celebration to honor Our Mother of Africa. \n  \nSchedule of the Day \n2:30 PM  Rosary                                              Crypt Church \n3:00 PM  Divine Mercy Chaplet                      Crypt Church \n3:15 PM  Holy Mass                                        Crypt Church \n\nCelebrant & Homilist: Reverend Ebuka Mbande
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mother-of-africa-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage
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