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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T070000
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SUMMARY:Exposition of the Passion Relics
DESCRIPTION:The Veneration of Relics\, as stipulated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)\, is an acceptable form of devotion and piety (CCC\, 1674). Such expressions of piety extend the liturgical life of the Church but do not replace it. Derived from the liturgy\, they are to “harmonize with the liturgical seasons” and lead the faithful back to the liturgy (CCC\, 1675). In the early Church\, the veneration of the relics of the suffering and death of Our Lord was central to the observances of Holy Week at Jerusalem and the practice of pilgrimage. \nAs a pilgrimage church\, the National Shrine maintains a treasury of relics and reliquaries\, which include those of Jesus Christ and of His Passion. The National Shrine also preserves relics of the Blessed Virgin Mary\, the women who stood with her at the foot of the Cross\, and of the Apostles. \nOn Good Friday\, April 18\, 2025\, the National Shrine will observe Exposition of the Relics of the Passion of Our Lord from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church. From 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, exposition will pause for Stations of the Cross and will resume at 1:00 p.m. The line will close at 5:45 p.m. \nThis sacramental event is part of the closing of the Shrine’s celebration of “100 Years of Worship\,” commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first Mass being celebrated at the National Shrine. In addition\, this devotion is especially significant for the faithful during this Jubilee Year of Hope\, as the National Shrine was designated by the U.S. bishops as a special pilgrimage site. \nThe faithful are invited to come\, venerate the holy relics\, and spend time in prayer and meditation of Sacred Scripture.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/exposition-of-the-passion-relics-2025/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTSTAMP:20250220T201459Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. Please note: there are no Masses on Good Friday. \nVeneration of the Relics of the Lord’s Passion\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\n1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\nConfessions\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nChapel of Our Lady of Hostyn\n\n\n\nStations of the Cross\nWe invite you to join us in this somber remembrance of the via crucis of Jesus on His way to Calvary. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 Noon\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\nOrgan Meditations on the Passion\nJoin the Basilica Organists in a Meditation on the Passion from the Chancel Organs. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\nChoral Meditations on the Passion\nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion\nOn this most sorrowful day of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful gather to commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. This Liturgy will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n3:00 p.m.*\nLiturgy of the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church\nHis Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Presider\nReverend Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/good-friday-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTSTAMP:20250220T201507Z
CREATED:20241018T222720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201507Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:As we prepare our hearts and minds at the Table of the Lord\, we invite you to join us for these solemn practices to enter into the sacred Triduum. \nConfessions\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nChapel of Our Lady of Hostyn\n\n\n\nChoral Meditations on Eucharistic Themes\nJoin the Basilica Choir in a Choral Prelude to the Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:30 p.m.*\nGreat Upper Church\n\n\n\nSolemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper\nFor this first liturgical celebration of the Paschal Triduum\, the faithful will gather to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with the Apostles. During the Mass celebrated by His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, the ritual washing of the feet will take place. This Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n6:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Great Upper Church\nHis Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant and Homilist\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-thursday-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTSTAMP:20250221T002433Z
CREATED:20241018T222617Z
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord\, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and into our hearts. As we begin the most solemn week of our liturgical year\, the faithful are invited to join us for Mass at the following times: \nSaturday\, April 12\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 13\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\nHis Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa del Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor – Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante y Homilista\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/palm-sunday-of-the-lords-passion-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T171500
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SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: “Give Them Some Food Yourselves” – The Power of God in Our Weaknesses
DESCRIPTION:The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. \nThis year\, we invite you to join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for our Lenten Retreat\, a series of reflections entitled\, “Loved by Jesus\, Loving like Jesus\,” offered by Fr. Sebastian White\, O.P. \nThe final talk in this series will take place on Thursday\, April 10\, 2025\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. In this reflection\, Fr. Sebastian will discuss the power of God in our weaknesses. \nAbout the Speaker:\nFather Sebastian White\, O.P. grew up in Maine. Though he was baptized as a Catholic as an infant\, his family soon became involved in a Protestant church. After graduating from college\, he returned to the Catholic Church. Father Sebastian then went on to study theology at the International Theological Institute in Gaming\, Austria. After graduating with a Master’s degree\, he was hired to work for Franciscan University’s study abroad program\, also located there. He entered the Dominican Order (Province of St. Joseph) in 2008 and was ordained a priest in 2014\, when he began serving as chaplain at New York University. In 2018\, he became editor-in-chief of the monthly prayer devotional\, Magnificat. In 2022\, he was appointed student master at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington\, D.C.\, where he also continues in his role at Magnificat.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-power-of-god-in-our-weaknesses/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20241217T184401Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, April 5\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 6\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fifth-sunday-of-lent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T171500
DTSTAMP:20250226T224541Z
CREATED:20250214T232526Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: “Father\, Forgive Them” – The Grace to Forgive as Jesus Forgives
DESCRIPTION:The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. \nThis year\, we invite you to join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for our Lenten Retreat\, a series of reflections entitled\, “Loved by Jesus\, Loving like Jesus\,” offered by Fr. Sebastian White\, O.P. \nThe next talk in this series will take place on Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. In this reflection\, Fr. Sebastian will discuss the grace to forgive as Jesus forgives. \nAbout the Speaker:\nFather Sebastian White\, O.P. grew up in Maine. Though he was baptized as a Catholic as an infant\, his family soon became involved in a Protestant church. After graduating from college\, he returned to the Catholic Church. Father Sebastian then went on to study theology at the International Theological Institute in Gaming\, Austria. After graduating with a Master’s degree\, he was hired to work for Franciscan University’s study abroad program\, also located there. He entered the Dominican Order (Province of St. Joseph) in 2008 and was ordained a priest in 2014\, when he began serving as chaplain at New York University. In 2018\, he became editor-in-chief of the monthly prayer devotional\, Magnificat. In 2022\, he was appointed student master at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington\, D.C.\, where he also continues in his role at Magnificat. \nUpcoming Reflection:\nApril 10\, 2025: “Give Them Some Food Yourselves” – The Power of God in Our Weaknesses
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-grace-to-forgive-as-jesus-forgives/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20241217T184401Z
CREATED:20241018T213249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184401Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 29\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nClosing Mass of 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 30\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-lent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20250319T200327Z
CREATED:20241018T215954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T200327Z
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SUMMARY:24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion
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 27\, at 5:15 p.m.* His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will celebrate the Opening Mass. The observance will conclude with a Closing Mass celebrated by His Eminence Robert Cardinal McElroy\, Archbishop of Washington\, on Saturday\, March 29\, at 4:30 p.m.* \nAfter the Opening Mass\, Adoration will take place continuously\, to include overnight hours\, through the Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 29\, at 4:30 p.m. The Closing Mass will conclude with a Eucharistic Procession through the Great Upper Church followed by Solemn Benediction. \nThe Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the Basilica’s regularly scheduled hours in the Chapel of Our Lady of Hostyn\, the Confessional Chapel. \nThe faithful are invited to spend time in Adoration before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during the National Shrine’s 40 Hours Devotion in observance of Pope Francis’ “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative. \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast on EWTN.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/24-hours-for-the-lord-40-hours-devotion-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTSTAMP:20250321T223357Z
CREATED:20250208T001033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T223357Z
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SUMMARY:In Concert: The Choir of Westminster Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025\, at 7:00 p.m. for a choral concert featuring the Choir of Westminster Cathedral\, UK. Under the direction of Simon Johnson and with organist Daniel Greenway\, the Choir will perform works by Poulenc\, Byrd\, Howells\, Rheinberger\, MacMillan\, as well as Marian works for the Solemnity of the Annunciation. The concert will be held in the Great Upper Church. It is free and open to the public. \nView Concert Program\n\nDonate to Support Westminster Cathedral Choir
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/in-concert-the-choir-of-westminster-cathedral/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTSTAMP:20250319T202835Z
CREATED:20241018T215808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T202835Z
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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nMonday\, March 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 25\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\nConfessions will be heard at the regularly scheduled hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-annunciation-of-the-lord-2025/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20241018T214236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 22\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-of-lent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T171500
DTSTAMP:20250306T173435Z
CREATED:20240418T034445Z
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UID:81988-1742490900-1742490900@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist and the Missionary Cenacle
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nFather Gary Banks\, S.T.\, Archivist of the Missionaries of the Holy Trinity\, will offer a talk entitled “Eucharist and the Missionary Cenacle.” We invite you to join us in the Crypt Church following the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Thursday\, March 20\, 2025. \nFollowing the event\, the presentation will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel. \n\nMore About the Speaker:\nReverend Gary Banks is a Missionary Servant of the Most Holy Trinity (ST). He was born in New York City and received his seminary training in Washington\, D.C. After ordination\, Father Gary served a rural route in the priestess South\, in middle Georgia. He was then assigned to missionary work in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Upon his return to the United States\, Father Gary became pastor of an inner-city parish in Los Angeles and associate professor in the Los Angeles and Tijuana Seminaries\, where he helped found the Catechetical Pastoral School for Spanish speakers. His last missionary tour found him back in the rural south\, serving the immigrant communities. \nIn addition to his seminary studies\, Reverend Banks holds a degree from the Pontifical Biblical Institute\, with studies at Sankt Georgen Hochschule\, Frankfurt\, Germany\, l’Institute Catholique of Paris\, the Hebrew University of Mount Scopus\, Israel\, and l’École Biblique of Jerusalem. Father Gary currently serves as an archivist for his congregation and as a researcher for Dr. William L. Portier\, the well-known Catholic historian. You can view the 4th talk of this series\, “Eucharist and Dorothy Day\,” delivered by Dr. Portier on July 20\, 2024\, on our blog. \nMore About the Talk:\nThis presentation\, the twelfth in our Heritage Series\, celebrating the “100 Years of Worship” at the National Shrine\, tells of an American religious movement that converged with the vision and theology of Bishop Shahan and his construction of this National Shrine. \nFather Thomas A. Judge\, CM\, was the founder of a lay apostolic movement that generated two North American religious congregations: the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity for women (1918) and the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity for men (1921). Interestingly\, on September 23\, 1920\, Father Judge came to visit the sisters and ended up at the Foundation Stone Ceremony of the National Shrine. Closely following the teachings of Pope Pius X on Eucharist and Holy Communion\, Father Judge saw the Eucharist as true energizing food\, “the greater eating of His Body\, the greater drinking of His Blood\, so that we never tire of doing good for others.” \nIn 1926\, Father Judge moved his major seminary to Catholic University where it was both the admiration and the scandal of the seminary world – a supposed “religious” house with no priest in charge\, and hearty brothers and sisters\, accompanied by their chickens and roosters! Without a chaplain\, the men and women lived their Eucharistic life between the Crypt Church and the university. Their apostolic spirit readily united them with persons such as Dorothy Day\, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement\, Monsignor Paul Hanley Furfey\, “the unofficial systematic theologian of the Catholic Worker movement\,” Professor Mary Elizabeth Walsh\, who began her career as a research assistant to Furfey\, and many other leaders of the Catholic Social movement of the 1920s and 1930s.  Most of the priests of this early religious congregation received both minor and major orders in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine. James J. Norris\, the personal secretary to Father Judge during those nascent years\, had his roots in the Cenacle movement. He became an international Catholic lay leader and a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Shrine. \nFather Thomas A. Judge\, CM is remembered in a stained-glass window in the Upper Sacristy\, honoring his contribution to the growth and spread of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-and-the-missionary-cenacle/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T171500
DTSTAMP:20250226T224536Z
CREATED:20250214T231919Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: "And You Shall Call Him Jesus” – St. Joseph and the Name That Saves
DESCRIPTION:The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. \nThis year\, we invite you to join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for our Lenten Retreat\, a series of reflections entitled\, “Loved by Jesus\, Loving like Jesus\,” offered by Fr. Sebastian White\, O.P. \nThe next talk in this series will take place on Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. In this reflection\, Fr. Sebastian will discuss St. Joseph and the name that saves. \nAbout the Speaker:\nFather Sebastian White\, O.P. grew up in Maine. Though he was baptized as a Catholic as an infant\, his family soon became involved in a Protestant church. After graduating from college\, he returned to the Catholic Church. Father Sebastian then went on to study theology at the International Theological Institute in Gaming\, Austria. After graduating with a Master’s degree\, he was hired to work for Franciscan University’s study abroad program\, also located there. He entered the Dominican Order (Province of St. Joseph) in 2008 and was ordained a priest in 2014\, when he began serving as chaplain at New York University. In 2018\, he became editor-in-chief of the monthly prayer devotional\, Magnificat. In 2022\, he was appointed student master at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington\, D.C.\, where he also continues in his role at Magnificat. \nUpcoming Reflections:\nApril 1\, 2025: “Father\, Forgive Them” – The Grace to Forgive as Jesus Forgives \nApril 10\, 2025: “Give Them Some Food Yourselves” – The Power of God in Our Weaknesses \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/st-joseph-and-the-name-that-saves/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20250218T024223Z
CREATED:20250217T224004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T024223Z
UID:93050-1742342400-1742428799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Saint Joseph\, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph\, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The celebration of Mass will take place at the following times: \nTuesday\, March 18\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 19\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-saint-joseph-spouse-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20241018T213744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
UID:88314-1742083200-1742169599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Second Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 15\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 16\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Cripta\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/second-sunday-of-lent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T171500
DTSTAMP:20250226T224529Z
CREATED:20250214T231030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T224529Z
UID:92955-1741799700-1741799700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: “Every Disciple Will Be Like His Teacher” - The Cross as Proof of Divine Love
DESCRIPTION:The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. \nThis year\, we invite you to join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for our Lenten Retreat\, a series of reflections entitled\, “Loved by Jesus\, Loving like Jesus\,” offered by Fr. Sebastian White\, O.P.   \nThe first talk in this series will take place on Wednesday\, March 12\, 2025\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. In this first reflection\, Fr. Sebastian will discuss the cross as proof of divine love. \nAbout the Speaker:\nFather Sebastian White\, O.P. grew up in Maine. Though he was baptized as a Catholic as an infant\, his family soon became involved in a Protestant church. After graduating from college\, he returned to the Catholic Church. Father Sebastian then went on to study theology at the International Theological Institute in Gaming\, Austria. After graduating with a Master’s degree\, he was hired to work for Franciscan University’s study abroad program\, also located there. He entered the Dominican Order (Province of St. Joseph) in 2008 and was ordained a priest in 2014\, when he began serving as chaplain at New York University. In 2018\, he became editor-in-chief of the monthly prayer devotional\, Magnificat. In 2022\, he was appointed student master at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington\, D.C.\, where he also continues in his role at Magnificat. \nUpcoming Reflections:\nMarch 19\, 2025: “And You Shall Call Him Jesus” – St. Joseph and the Name That Saves \nApril 1\, 2025: “Father\, Forgive Them” – The Grace to Forgive as Jesus Forgives \nApril 10\, 2025: “Give Them Some Food Yourselves” – The Power of God in Our Weaknesses
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-cross-as-proof-of-divine-love/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T133000
DTSTAMP:20250211T202436Z
CREATED:20250208T002132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T202436Z
UID:92641-1741699800-1741699800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Installation Mass of Robert Cardinal McElroy\, 8th Archbishop of Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 11th for the Mass of Installation of Robert Cardinal McElroy as the 8th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. The faithful are invited to attend this sacred and solemn moment in our church’s history. \nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will serve as the principal celebrant. The liturgical procession will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public\, no reservations required. Attendees are asked to be seated in the Basilica’s Great Upper Church by 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/installation-mass-of-robert-cardinal-mcelroy-8th-archbishop-of-washington/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20240112T015937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
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SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the First Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 8\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 9\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Cripta\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-sunday-of-lent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20241018T212026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
UID:88309-1741132800-1741219199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for Mass and the Imposition of Ashes as we enter into the Season of Lent. Ashes will be distributed at all Masses. \nAsh Wednesday\, March 5\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nConfessions will be heard in the Confessional Chapel from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ash-wednesday-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T224640Z
CREATED:20250228T050650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T224640Z
UID:93368-1740916800-1740916800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemn Mass and Holy Rosary to Pray for Pope Francis on the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at 12:00 Noon on Sunday\, March 2\, 2025\, for the Solemn Mass and recitation of the Holy Rosary to pray for Pope Francis. His Eminence\, Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will be the celebrant and homilist at Mass. Immediately following Mass\, Monsignor Walter Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica\, will lead the faithful in praying the Holy Rosary. \nThis special liturgy and prayer for the Holy Father will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass and broadcast live on EWTN.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemn-mass-and-holy-rosary-to-pray-for-pope-francis/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20240916T234002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
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SUMMARY:Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, March 1\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/eighth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20250219T211455Z
CREATED:20250219T202641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T211455Z
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SUMMARY:Pueri Cantores Mid-Atlantic Youth Choral Festival and Mass
DESCRIPTION:Pueri Cantores\, the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church\, invites all parish and school treble and mixed voice choirs (grades 4-12) in the region to participate in a Festival & Mass on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025. Singers will unite with hundreds of their peers as one combined choir to sing beautiful music from the Church’s rich historical repertoire. More information is available at pcchoirs.org. \nThe Festival will conclude with Mass at 4:30 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. Prior to Mass\, there will be a Choral Prelude at 3:45 p.m. Cardinal Wilton Gregory\, Apostolic Administrator of Washington\, will be the Celebrant & Homilist.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/pueri-cantores-mid-atlantic-youth-choral-festival-and-mass/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20241217T184402Z
CREATED:20240916T233749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184402Z
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SUMMARY:Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 22\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/seventh-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T171500
DTSTAMP:20250214T020324Z
CREATED:20240418T032239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T020324Z
UID:81970-1740071700-1740071700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist and Pilgrimage: The Great Intercessory Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nJoin us in the Crypt Church for the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Thursday\, February 20\, 2025\, as Reverend Monsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages at the National Shrine\, gives a homily titled: “Eucharist and Pilgrimage: the Great Intercessory Prayer” as part of our Heritage Talk Series.  \nFollowing the event\, the presentation will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel. \nMore about the speaker:\nA native of New York\, Vito Anthony Buonanno was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn in 1981. During his years in Brooklyn\, Monsignor Buonanno’s ministry was that of associate pastor and pastor; a member of the Diocesan Art and Architecture Committee; Interim Director of Liturgy (2005-07) and Associate Director of Liturgy (2007-09). Monsignor Buonanno also helped the Diocese of Brooklyn in planning\, coordinating\, and assisting at several diocesan pilgrimages to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nMonsignor Buonanno was appointed Director of Pilgrimages at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, Washington\, DC\, in 2009. In 2012\, Pope Benedict XVI named him a Chaplain to His Holiness with the title “Reverend Monsignor.” For the last sixteen years\, Monsignor Buonanno has guided and facilitated pilgrimages to the National Shrine from dioceses across the United States\, religious communities\, Catholic organizations\, and schools. \nMore about the session:\nThe focus of any pilgrimage is prayer\, specifically the celebration of Eucharist. The oldest pilgrimages\, second only to those to the Holy Land to walk the paths of Jesus\, are the Marian pilgrimages. The faithful journeyed to the place of miraculous images and apparitions to offer prayers of intercession\, thanksgiving\, and devotion. \nLittle has changed over the centuries. What is different\, unique\, about pilgrimages to the National Shrine\, is that the pilgrim is offered the opportunity to pray at “pilgrimage sites” from around the world in one location: a world of Marian devotion under one roof. \nThe chapels and oratories of the National Shrine are filial in that each relates to the mother shrine in the country of its origin. Each chapel or oratory is adorned with either a certified exact copy\, or an heirloom replica\, or an original work of art depicting the Blessed Mother. When crossing the threshold into one of the chapels or oratories\, the pilgrim enters not only a new space but also a different ethos by virtue of culture\, ethnicity\, and spirituality. The journey into each chapel or oratory is a pilgrimage unto itself\, a pilgrimage within a pilgrimage. Whether a pilgrim to Jerusalem or a pilgrim to Mary’s Shrine in Washington\, D.C.\, each discovers the same basic truth: being a Christian is a pilgrimage and Eucharist is our prayer.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-and-pilgrimage-the-great-intercessory-prayer/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
CREATED:20240916T233446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184436Z
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SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 15\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 16\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/sixth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
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SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 8\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 9\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/fifth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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SUMMARY:The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. \nSaturday\, February 1\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/the-feast-of-the-presentation-of-the-lord-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, January 25\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 26\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n7:30 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12 Noon*\nSolemn Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass \nConfessions will be heard on Sunday at the regularly scheduled hours: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (en Español)\, and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T080000
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SUMMARY:National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2025 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 23 – January 24. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 PM on January 23 in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica. Immediately following the Opening Mass\, the National Holy Hour for Life will be held through 8:00 PM. The National Prayer Vigil will conclude with the Closing Mass at 8:00 AM on January 24 in the Great Upper Church. \nBoth the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n\n*** Reservations and concelebration by (Arch)Bishops and Priests is required.*** \n\nThursday\, January 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n4:45 p.m.\nChaplet of Divine Mercy\n\n\n5:00 p.m.*\nOpening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life\nMost Reverend Joseph F. Naumann\, Archbishop of Kansas City\, Kansas – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n7:00 p.m.\nThe National Holy Hour for Life\n\n\n\nMembers of the Hierarchy and Priests who wish to concelebrate and Deacons who wish to attend are required to register ahead of time for the Opening Mass. Click here to register. \nSeminarians are also required to register ahead of time for the Opening Mass. Click here to register. \nFriday\, January 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n8:00 a.m.*\nClosing Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life\nMost Reverend Robert J. Brennan\, Bishop of Brooklyn – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\nMembers of the Hierarchy and Priests who wish to concelebrate and Deacons who wish to attend are required to register ahead of time for the Closing Mass. Click here to register. \n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/national-prayer-vigil-for-life-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events
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