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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220102
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SUMMARY:The Epiphany of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 2nd as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Epiphany of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\nSaturday\, January 1 \n4:30 PM (Vigil Mass) \nSunday\, January 2 \n7:30 AM \n9:00 AM \n10:30 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-epiphany-of-the-lord-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20211217T181223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:55047-1641686400-1641772799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Baptism of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 9 as we celebrate The Baptism of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nSunday Mass\nSaturday\, January 8 (Vigil) \n4:30 PM \nSunday\, January 9 \n7:30 AM \n9:00 AM \n10:30 AM \n*12:00 Noon (Solemn Liturgy) \n*2:30 PM (en español) \n4:30 PM \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-baptism-of-the-lord-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220116T133000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220111T220531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:55670-1642339800-1642339800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:National Rosary for Religious Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, January 16\, the United States will celebrate National Religious Freedom Day. Join us at 1:30 p.m. in turning to our Blessed Mother\, Mary\, who tenderly loves and protects her children\, in praying the Most Holy Rosary for religious freedom and ending acts of violence against Catholic institutions. This recitation of the Holy Rosary will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-rosary-for-religious-freedom/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T173000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20211117T140044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:54015-1642699800-1642699800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 20-January 21. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:30 PM on January 20th in the Great Upper Church. The Most Reverend William E. Lori\, Archbishop of Baltimore\, and Chairman\, Committee on Pro-Life Activities will be the main celebrant and homilist. The Closing Mass will begin at 8:00 AM on January 21\, the celebrant and homilist will be His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley\, OFM CAP.\, Archbishop of Boston. Both the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. To request vigil candles or donate to National Shrine\, click here. \n\n*** Reservations and concelebration by (Arch)Bishops and Priests is required.  \nSeating for the laity is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. *** \n\n2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life Schedule of Events\nOpening Mass – Thursday\, January 20\, 2022 \n5:15 PM – Chaplet of Divine Mercy (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n5:30 PM – Opening Prayer Vigil for Life Mass (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \n7:00 PM – Holy Hour for Life (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \nOpening Mass Registration \nFor Clergy (Cardinal\, (Arch)Bishop\, Priest\, Deacon) registration\, please click here. \nFor Seminarian registration\, please click here. \nFor those who are planning to attend the Opening Prayer Vigil for Life\, please visit our Guidelines for Entry. \nClosing Mass – Friday\, January 21\, 2022 \n 8:00 AM – Closing Prayer Vigil for Life Mass (livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass) \nClosing Mass Registration \nFor Clergy (Cardinal\, (Arch)Bishop\, Priest\, Deacon) registration\, please click here.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2022-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220204
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220128T172303Z
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UID:56154-1643846400-1643932799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of Saint Blaise and Blessing of the Throats 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Basilica on Thursday\, February 3\, for the Feast of Saint Blaise. During all Masses\, the faithful will have the opportunity to participate in the time-honored tradition of the Blessing of the Throats. \nMass Schedule\nMorning: \n7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. \nAfternoon: \n12:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-saint-blaise-and-blessing-of-the-throats-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220202T190846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56265-1646179200-1646265599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday 2022
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 \n8:00 AM   Crypt Church \nAfternoon:\n12:10 PM   Great Upper Church – Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass \n5:15 PM   Great Upper Church \nConfessions: \n9:00 AM-12:00 Noon \n1:00 PM- 5:00 PM \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-2022/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220208T200455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56403-1646524800-1646611199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 5th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church. \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* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Crypt Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220224T191338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56823-1646932500-1646932500@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Hope from Ashes
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe first reflection\, Hope from Ashes\, will premiere on March 10 and be given by Mr. Paul Jarzembowski\, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops\, Associate Director for the Laity; Secretariat of Laity\, Marriage\, Family Life and Youth. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-hope-from-ashes/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220208T201141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56409-1647129600-1647215999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 12th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \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* \n2:30 PM (en Español) – Crypt Church* \n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \nVespers\n4:00 PM – Crypt Church* \nAll are welcome to attend. There are no tickets or reservations. Seating is on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220224T192729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56826-1647450900-1647450900@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Encountering God Through Prayer\, Fasting\, and Almsgiving
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe second reflection\, Encountering God Through Prayer\, Fasting\, and Almsgiving\, will premiere on March 16 and be given by Dr. Susan Timoney\, STD\, The Catholic University of America.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-encountering-god-through-prayer-fasting-and-almsgiving/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220321
DTSTAMP:20241217T185131Z
CREATED:20220208T201955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185131Z
UID:56414-1647734400-1647820799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
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 4:00PM. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 19th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \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* \n2:30 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. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T163000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220121T192540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:55919-1648142100-1648312200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion Opening Mass and Closing Mass 2022
DESCRIPTION:In observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord\,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host 40 Hours Devotion. \nThe Basilica’s “24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion” Lenten observance will begin with an Opening Mass on Thursday\, March 24\, at 5:15 p.m. and conclude with a Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 26\, at 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24-hours-for-the-lord-40-hours-devotion-opening-mass-and-closing-mass-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220318T202538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:57492-1648209600-1648209600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, March 25\, 2022\, the Solemnity of the Annunciation\, His Eminence\, Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, the Archbishop of Washington and Chairman of the National Shrine Board of Trustees\, will celebrate a special Mass at 12:00 Noon in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica in response to the request of our Holy Father\, Pope Francis\, for the bishops of the world to join him in an Act of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Mass will be open to the public and livestreamed on the National Shrine’s website. We invite the faithful and all people of goodwill to join us for this special Mass and Consecration as we pray for peace in Ukraine and around the world. \nPriests are welcome to concelebrate this Mass provided they present a celebret or Letter of Suitability from their Ordinary or Religious Superior and bring their own alb. Registration is requested for concelebration. \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nView Prayer of Consecration
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/consecration-of-russia-and-ukraine-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220208T202845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56419-1648339200-1648425599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent and Vespers (Laetare Sunday) 2022
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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, March 26th)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \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* \n2:30 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. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-laetare-sunday-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220225T172041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56867-1648660500-1648660500@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Journey Through Lent with Mary
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook on Wednesdays following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe third reflection\, Journey Through Lent with Mary\, will premiere on March 30 and be given by Sister Mary Gabriel\, S.V.\, Sisters of Life.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-journey-through-lent-with-mary/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220208T204203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56425-1648944000-1649030399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Lent and Vespers 2022
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. \nVigil Mass (Saturday\, April 2nd)\n4:30 PM – Great Upper Church \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* \n2:30 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. \n*Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fifth-sunday-of-lent-and-vespers-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220225T173425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:56870-1649351700-1649351700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Holy Week: Identify with Christ the Servant
DESCRIPTION:Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts\, responding in humility and repentance as we consider the magnitude of Christ’s sacrifice for us. This time of solemn reflection prepares us to celebrate His resurrection on Easter Sunday. \nWe invite you to join the Basilica this Lenten season as we host our weekly Lenten Reflection Series. The reflections will premiere on YouTube and Facebook following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThe fourth reflection\, Holy Week: Identify with Christ the Servant\, will premiere on April 7 and be given by Father Jamie Robledo\, P.S.S.\, S.T.L. Theological College\, The National Seminary of the Catholic University of America.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-holy-week-identify-with-christ-the-servant/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220410T120000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220121T195157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:55921-1649592000-1649592000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 2022
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 at 12:00 noon\, with Archbishop Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States as Celebrant & Homilist. \nMass will be celebrated at the following times: \n\n4:30pm Vigil Mass (Saturday)\, Great Upper Church\n7:30am Mass\, Crypt Church\n9:00am Mass\, Great Upper Church\n10:30am Mass\, Great Upper Church\n12:00 noon Solemn Mass with Choir\, Great Upper Church. Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org.mass.\n2:30pm Spanish Mass\, Great Upper Church. Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org.mass.\n4:00pm Lenten Vespers\, Great Upper Church. Livestreamed at nationalshrine.org.mass.\n4:30pm Mass\, Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday-of-the-passion-of-the-lord-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T180000
DTSTAMP:20241217T185130Z
CREATED:20220121T200025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185130Z
UID:55923-1649959200-1649959200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 2022
DESCRIPTION:At 6:00 p.m.\, on Thursday\, April 14\, the Most Reverend Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Great Upper Church. The Mass will be preceded by a Choral Prelude at 5:30pm. For this first liturgical celebration of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful will gather to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles. The Blessed Sacrament will be available for Adoration in the Vestibule of the Upper Church following Mass until 10:00 p.m. \nThis liturgy will be broadcast live on EWTN and livestreamed from the National Shrine website.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-of-the-lords-supper-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220415T150000
DTSTAMP:20220203T180657Z
CREATED:20220121T201001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T180657Z
UID:55925-1650034800-1650034800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday 2022
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to partake in the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday\, April 15. 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. 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. \nThis liturgy will be broadcast live on EWTN and livestreamed from the National Shrine website. \n12:00pm Stations of the Cross – Crypt Church \n2:30pm Choral Meditations on the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church \n3:00pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/celebration-of-the-lords-passion-on-good-friday-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220416T200000
DTSTAMP:20220202T172259Z
CREATED:20220121T202009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T172259Z
UID:55929-1650139200-1650139200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Easter Vigil Mass 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first liturgical celebration of the Easter Resurrection\, the Solemn Easter Vigil on April 16 at 8:00pm. This event will be livestreamed at nationalshrine.org/mass. \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-easter-vigil-mass-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220418
DTSTAMP:20241008T190656Z
CREATED:20220318T181304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T190656Z
UID:57470-1650153600-1650239999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection 2022
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 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 website. \n  \n8:00pm           Vigil Mass (Saturday) in the Great Upper Church \n  \n7:30am           Mass in the Crypt Church \n  \n9:00am          Mass in the Great Upper Church \n  \n10:30am       Mass in the Great Upper Church \n  \n12 noon        Solemn Mass with Choir \n                        Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington \n                        Celebrant & Homilist \n                        Great Upper Church \n                        Livestreamed \n  \n2:30pm         Spanish Mass \n                        Great Upper Church \n                        Livestreamed \n  \n4:30pm         Mass in the Great Upper Church        \n  \n(Please Note: No Confessions on Easter Sunday)
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday-of-the-lords-resurrection-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T120000
DTSTAMP:20220420T162109Z
CREATED:20220318T183406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T162109Z
UID:57475-1650801600-1650801600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Divine Mercy Sunday/Second Sunday of Easter - Solemn Mass
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 (English) and 2:30 p.m. ET (Español) at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n  \nWatch Sunday Mass\n\n  \n  \n4:30pm           Vigil Mass (Saturday) in the Great Upper Church \n  \n7:30am            Mass in the Crypt Church \n  \n9am                 Mass in the Great Upper Church \n  \n10:30am      Mass in the Great Upper Church \n  \n12 noon        Solemn Mass with Choir \n                        Great Upper Church \n                        Livestreamed \n  \n2:30pm          Spanish Mass \n                        Great Upper Church \n                        Livestreamed \n  \n4:00pm           Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Great Upper Church    \n  \n4:30pm           Mass in the Great Upper Church      \n                         Celebrated by Fr. Tyler Mentzer\, MIC    \n6pm                Easter Octave Organ Recital \n                        Great Upper Church \n\n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/divine-mercy-sunday-second-sunday-of-easter-2022/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T180000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000137Z
CREATED:20220411T192412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000137Z
UID:58374-1650823200-1650823200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Octave Day of Easter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Vu\, Dr. Peter Latona\, and Benjamin LaPrairie pose in front of the South Gallery Möller Organ.\nPlease join the National Shrine on Divine Mercy Sunday\, April 24\, 2022\, for our annual Octave Day of Easter Concert. The Basilica’s Director of Music\, Dr. Peter Latona\, Associate Director of Music\, Benjamin LaPrairie\, and Assistant Director of Music\, Andrew Vu will play the Möller Organs of the Upper Church and will be joined by the Brass Ensemble of the Basilica. The concert will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass. All are welcome and admission is free.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-octave-day-of-easter-concert-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20220330T194455Z
CREATED:20220329T174623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194455Z
UID:57807-1651276800-1651363199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Conventual Franciscan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 30th\, 2022\, the Militia of the Immaculate from the Conventual Franciscans of the Our Lady of the Angels Province will come on Pilgrimage to the National Shrine. This Marian day of devotion will consist of a tour\, communal prayer\, and Mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/conventual-franciscan-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220508
DTSTAMP:20220330T194506Z
CREATED:20220329T175443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194506Z
UID:57812-1651881600-1651967999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:19th Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On May 7th\, 2022\, 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 Mario Dorsonville\, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. \nFor additional information\, view the flyer for the 19th Annual Asian and Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage. \n  \nView flyer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/19th-annual-asian-pacific-island-catholics-marian-pilgrimage/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T143000
DTSTAMP:20220330T194517Z
CREATED:20220329T181635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194517Z
UID:57829-1652625000-1652625000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 15th\, 2022\, the annual Argentinian Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Lujan will take place at 2:30 p.m. in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/our-lady-of-lujan-pilgrimage-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTSTAMP:20220511T011544Z
CREATED:20220506T165148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T011544Z
UID:59017-1653091200-1653263999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Veneration of the Relics of St. Padre Pio
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday May 21st and Sunday May 22nd\, Relics of Saint Padre Pio will be available for veneration at the National Shrine. Through partnership with the Saint Pio Foundation and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington\, the first and second-class relics\, which include the crusts of Padre Pio’s wounds\, cotton gauze bearing his blood stains\, a lock of his hair\, his handkerchief soaked with his sweat only hours before he died\, and a piece of his mantle\, will be available for public veneration on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. in the Great Upper Church\, followed by a Mass in honor of Padre Pio at 4:30 p.m. celebrated by His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory. On Sunday the relics will be available for veneration from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nDevotional Items from the National Shrine Shops
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/veneration-of-the-relics-of-st-padre-pio-2022/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Pilgrimage,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T121000
DTSTAMP:20220330T194527Z
CREATED:20220329T182011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194527Z
UID:57840-1653135000-1653135000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 21st\, 2022\, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. The Most Reverend Brendan Cahill\, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria\, Texas and Promoter of “Stella Maris” 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\, fishermen and women\, their families\, and all who work or travel on the seas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass-2022/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T150000
DTSTAMP:20220330T194416Z
CREATED:20220329T183546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194416Z
UID:57846-1653231600-1653231600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 22nd\, 2022\, the Archdiocese of the Military Services USA will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass. The pilgrimage will begin with the availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 3:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the Basilica. Recitation of the Rosary will take place in the Great Upper Church at 3:45 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 30 at 12 noon.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-for-the-military-services-u-s-a-pilgrimage-and-memorial-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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