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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20251202T200406Z
CREATED:20241022T062335Z
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UID:88555-1764979200-1765065599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, the Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nArrival – South Circle\n\n\n10:00 a.m.\nRosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n11:00 a.m.\nHoly Hour (until 12:30 p.m.) – Great Upper Church\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\nBenediction – Great Upper Church\nProcession to Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel\n\n\n12:45 p.m.\nExposition – Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel\n\n\n1:15 p.m.\nProcession of Banners – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\nApostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/haitian-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20250714T203338Z
CREATED:20241021T181847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T203338Z
UID:88441-1765065600-1765151999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 6\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 7\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/second-sunday-of-advent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTSTAMP:20251113T002010Z
CREATED:20241008T012816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T002010Z
UID:87986-1765152000-1765238399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Patronal feast day of the Basilica and of the United States of America\, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Solemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Great Upper Church. \nMonday\, December 8\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\n10:00 a.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass of the Immaculate Conception – Great Upper Church\nHis Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant and Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Inmaculada Concepción – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante y Homilista\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nThe faithful who are able to devoutly visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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).
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTSTAMP:20251113T234441Z
CREATED:20241022T062510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T234441Z
UID:88557-1765584000-1765670399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 13\, 2025\, the Archdiocese of Washington invite pilgrims to participate in the 2025 Walk with Mary Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe\, Patroness of the Americas. A procession to the Basilica will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Washington\, D.C.\, and will arrive at the Basilica at 12:45 p.m. Further information can be found below. \nSaturday\, December 13\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:45 p.m.\nPilgrim Arrival – South Circle\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nMultilingual Rosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nProcession of Flags – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:50 p.m.\nChoral Prelude – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nRobert Cardinal McElroy\, Archbishop of Washington – Celebrant\nMost Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington – Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-walk-with-mary-pilgrimage-in-honor-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20251113T231721Z
CREATED:20241008T172905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T231721Z
UID:88001-1765670400-1765756799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 13\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 14\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-advent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T070000
DTSTAMP:20250724T171743Z
CREATED:20250723T003644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T171743Z
UID:99981-1766127600-1766127600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Advent Rorate Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 19\, 2025\, at 7:00 a.m. in the Crypt Church\, please join the Basilica for the celebration of an ancient Advent tradition\, the Rorate Mass. Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, Rector of the Basilica\, will be the celebrant and homilist. \nThe Rorate Mass\, a votive Mass held in honor of the Blessed Mother during Advent\, is an ancient and venerable tradition. It takes its name from the incipit (or beginning) phrase of the Introit: “Rorate Caeli de super\,” (Let the heavens rain it down). \nTraditionally\, in monasteries and convents\, the first Mass of the day is celebrated after Lauds. The Rorate Mass was granted permission centuries ago\, to be celebrated before Lauds; before the dawn. People were originally drawn to the Mass\, not because of the candlelight\, but because as the liturgy progressed\, light from the rising sun filtered into the Churches\, reminding the faithful of the coming of the Eternal Light. \nAs the Church concludes the 2025 Jubilee Year and nears the end of the Advent season\, we reflect upon the theme of hope. This Jubilee of Hope affirms St. Paul’s message to the Romans that “Hope does not disappoint” and the season of Advent similarly highlights the hope that comes from the birth of Christ. \nThis Advent tradition is a visible example of the line from Eucharistic Prayer III\, “So that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.” The rising sun also gives expression to the hymn: “Mary\, the Dawn; Christ\, the Perfect Day.” \nAll are invited to attend this Mass\, and to bring candles to light the Crypt Church. \nFor those who cannot attend in person\, the Mass will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/advent-rorate-mass-2025/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T180000
DTSTAMP:20251202T205404Z
CREATED:20241114T014134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T205404Z
UID:89794-1766253600-1766253600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Follow the Star: Sacred Choral Music for the Christmas Season
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, December 20\, at 6:00 p.m.\, the Choir of the Basilica will present a concert entitled Follow the Star: Sacred Choral Music for the Christmas Season. Just as the brilliant star once guided the Wise Men from the East to the Christ Child\, our hope is that the beautiful music drawn from sacred repertoire throughout the centuries will lead you toward a renewed encounter with the Christ Child. \nJoin us for an evening of sacred Christmas chants and festive carols that capture the spirit of the Christmas season in all its radiance\, poetry\, solemnity\, and joy. \nThe concert will be held in the Great Upper Church and is free and open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come\, first-served basis with no ticketing\, advanced registration\, or reservations. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this spectacular night of sacred choral music for the Christmas season.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choir-of-the-basilica-christmas-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20241217T183333Z
CREATED:20241008T174040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T183333Z
UID:88006-1766275200-1766361599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday of Advent. \nSaturday\, December 20\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 21\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-advent-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T163000
DTSTAMP:20250723T001817Z
CREATED:20250714T232100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T001817Z
UID:99733-1766334600-1766334600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Blessing of the Bambinelli and Lighting of the Christmas Tree
DESCRIPTION:Following the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square\, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Sunday\, December 21\, 2025\, following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The faithful are invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their Nativity scenes to the Hall of American Saints to be blessed on this Fourth Sunday of Advent and to participate in the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/blessing-of-the-bambinelli-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20250802T050711Z
CREATED:20241021T182905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T050711Z
UID:88453-1766534400-1766620799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. \nThe Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Eve)\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\n\n\n9:00 p.m.\nMusical Meditations on the Nativity in the Great Upper Church\, featuring the Knights Tower Carillon and Benjamin LaPrairie and Adam Chlebek on the Gallery Organs.\n\n\n10:00 p.m.*\nChoral Meditations on the Nativity – Great Upper Church\n\n\n10:30 p.m.*\nSolemn Mass during the Night of the Nativity of the Lord – 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/the-solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-christmas-eve-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20251113T232008Z
CREATED:20241021T183222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T232008Z
UID:88457-1766620800-1766707199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:“For a child is born to us\, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor\, God-Hero\, Father-Forever\, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:5 \nWe invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on Christmas Day. \nMass During the Day\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 of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nRobert Cardinal McElroy\, Archbishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Natividad del Señor – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante y Homilista\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nThere are no Confessions scheduled on Christmas Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-nativity-of-the-lord-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20251217T190728Z
CREATED:20241114T014158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T190728Z
UID:89793-1766620800-1766707199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2025 Christmas Dinner
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. Meals will be available for pick-up or delivery only. To request a Christmas Day dinner\, please call 202-526-8300. All meal requests must be received by Friday\, December 19th.  \nRegistration opens Friday\, November 7.  \nVolunteers are needed to fill many different positions. To register as a volunteer\, please click here. For more information\, please call 202-526-8300. Thank you for your interest in helping\, and we look forward to welcoming you this Christmas. \n  \nRegister as a Volunteer
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2025-christmas-dinner/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTSTAMP:20251205T024110Z
CREATED:20241021T183416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T024110Z
UID:88461-1766880000-1766966399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph. \nSaturday\, December 27\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, December 28\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 of the Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary\, and Joseph – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Sagrada Familia de Jesús\, María\, y José – 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-holy-family-of-jesus-mary-and-joseph-2025/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20251205T024107Z
CREATED:20250107T224247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T024107Z
UID:91642-1767225600-1767311999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God. \nWednesday\, December 31\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 1\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 of Mary\, the Holy Mother of God – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de Santa María\, Madre de Dios – Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nThere are no Confessions scheduled on New Year’s Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-mary-the-holy-mother-of-god-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20251113T232126Z
CREATED:20250926T011624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T232126Z
UID:102495-1767484800-1767571199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Epiphany of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord. \nSaturday\, January 3\n\n\n\nTime:\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 4\n\n\n\nTime:\nAdditional 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 of the Epiphany of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Epifanía del Señor – 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-epiphany-of-the-lord-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20251113T232242Z
CREATED:20250926T045708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T232242Z
UID:102501-1768089600-1768175999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:The Baptism of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, January 11\, as we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. \nSaturday\, January 10\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 11\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 of the Baptism of the Lord – Great Upper Church\nCardinal Christophe Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne del Bautismo del Señor – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Juan Esposito-Garcia\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante y Homilista\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-baptism-of-the-lord-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260115T210209Z
CREATED:20250926T173028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T210209Z
UID:102510-1768694400-1768780799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, January 17\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 18\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\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – 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/second-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T080000
DTSTAMP:20260115T211729Z
CREATED:20250925T225051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T211729Z
UID:102484-1769101200-1769155200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:2026 National Prayer Vigil for Life
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us both in person and virtually for the 2026 National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 22 – January 23. The Opening Mass will begin at 5:00 p.m. on January 22 in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica. Following the Opening Mass\, the National Holy Hour for Life will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church. The National Prayer Vigil will conclude with the Closing Mass at 8:00 a.m. on January 23 in the Great Upper Church. Both the Opening and Closing Mass will be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nThe faithful who participate in the sacred celebrations during this time may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions – view details below. \nThursday\, January 22\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nConfessions – Our Lady of Hostýn Chapel & Chapels on the lower level of the Basilica\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Our Lady of Hostýn Chapel & Chapels on the lower level of the Basilica\n\n\n4:45 p.m.\nChaplet of Divine Mercy – Great Upper Church\n\n\n5:00 p.m.*\nOpening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend James D. Conley\, Bishop of Lincoln – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n7:00 p.m.*\nThe National Holy Hour for Life – Crypt Church\nMost Reverend James T. Ruggieri\, Bishop of Portland – Presider\n\n\n8:00 p.m.\nNight Prayer (Byzantine Rite) – Crypt Church\nMost Reverend Kurt R. Burnette\, Bishop of the Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic\, NJ – Presider\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. Seminarians are also required to register ahead of time for the Opening Mass. \nOpening Mass Clergy Registration\n\nOpening Mass Seminarian Registration\nFriday\, January 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and Additional Information:\n\n\n8:00 a.m.*\nClosing Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life – Great Upper Church\nSean Cardinal O’Malley\, OFM Cap.\, Archbishop Emeritus of Boston – 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. Confessions will be heard on Friday at the Basilica’s regularly scheduled hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)\, and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nClosing Mass Clergy Registration\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \n\nSpecial Plenary Indulgence\nThe faithful who participate in the sacred celebrations that will be held in the Archdiocese of Washington\, especially in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, throughout the annual “March for Life\,” may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions (sacramental confession\, Eucharistic Communion\, and offer a prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father). The indulgence may also be granted to those who spend at least a suitable period of time in pious meditation\, prayer\, or other works of Christian piety to the glory of God\, and pour out pious prayers to God for harmony and peace among peoples against the aberrations of the day\, concluding with the Our Father\, the Creed\, and invocations to the Blessed Virgin Mary\, Queen of Peace\, Mother of Mercy. This indulgence may also be applied\, by way of suffrage\, to the souls of the faithful detained in Purgatory. (Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary\, January 5\, 2026).
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/2026-national-prayer-vigil-for-life/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260124T010808Z
CREATED:20251125T032215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T010808Z
UID:106132-1769299200-1769385599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nDue to inclement weather\, the Basilica will operate on a modified schedule\, and the 12:00 Noon Mass will not be livestreamed. \nSaturday\, January 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 25\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 Noon\nSolemn Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nPlease note: Confessions will not be heard on Sunday.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/third-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20251205T212928Z
CREATED:20251125T045950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212928Z
UID:106138-1769904000-1769990399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, January 31\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 1\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\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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/fourth-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTSTAMP:20260202T190152Z
CREATED:20260122T191548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T190152Z
UID:108957-1770076800-1770163199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Suyapa Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join the Honduran community for their pilgrimage to the National Shrine in honor of Our Lady of Suyapa. A procession will begin outside the Basilica at 4:30 p.m. and the Pilgrimage Mass will be celebrated in the Crypt Church at 5:00 p.m. His Eminence Óscar Andrés Cardinal Rodríguez Maradiaga\, S.D.B.\, Archbishop Emeritus of Tegucigalpa\, Honduras\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/our-lady-of-suyapa-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20251205T212934Z
CREATED:20251125T050426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212934Z
UID:106142-1770508800-1770595199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 8\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\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20251205T212940Z
CREATED:20251125T050918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212940Z
UID:106145-1771113600-1771199999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, February 14\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 15\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\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20251205T204626Z
CREATED:20251125T052056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T204626Z
UID:106149-1771372800-1771459199@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\, February 18\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 – Gran 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20251205T212945Z
CREATED:20251125T052654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212945Z
UID:106154-1771718400-1771804799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the First Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, February 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, February 22\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\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T171500
DTSTAMP:20260211T203541Z
CREATED:20260206T042110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203541Z
UID:109381-1772126100-1772126100@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Enduring Legacy
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. We invite you to join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for our annual Lenten Reflection Series. \nThe first talk in this series will be on Thursday\, February 26\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. In this first reflection\, Dr. Robert “Bobby” Duke\, Chief Curatorial Officer at the Museum of the Bible\, will present a talk entitled: The Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Enduring Legacy. \nImagine holding a fragment of history that once echoed in the hills of Qumran two thousand years ago. That’s the world Dr. Duke will draw us into as he unpacks the Dead Sea Scrolls – texts that capture the prayers\, struggles\, and hopes of a community living at the time of Jesus. Drawing from years of research\, he reveals how these writings trace the transmission of Scripture\, illuminate the everyday faith of ancient Jews\, and connect us to the very roots of Christian and Jewish traditions. Dr. Duke’s engaging presentation invites us to view the Dead Sea Scrolls not merely as ancient artifacts\, but as living documents that have shaped and inspired faith communities for centuries. \nNote: This talk will be recorded and made available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-the-dead-sea-scrolls-and-their-enduring-legacy/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20251205T215623Z
CREATED:20251125T210946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215623Z
UID:106189-1772323200-1772409599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Second Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, February 28\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 1\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\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T171500
DTSTAMP:20260211T203654Z
CREATED:20260206T235315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203654Z
UID:109416-1772730900-1772730900@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Living With the End in Mind - Pt. I
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. We invite you to join the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for our annual Lenten Reflection Series. \nIn part one of our Lenten Reflection Series\, Living with the End in Mind\, Father Ismael Ayala invites us to reflect on how we live when we assume there will always be more time. Drawing from his pastoral experience\, Father Ayala explores how the season of Lent reorients our priorities toward what truly matters: love\, reconciliation\, prayer\, and a deeper relationship with God. This reflection offers a quiet\, hopeful invitation to live more intentionally as we journey toward Easter. \nAbout the Speaker\nFather Ismael Ayala is a Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of Washington and serves as Director of Liturgy at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Before entering seminary\, he studied death and dying with the intention of working in grief counseling\, a background that continues to inform his pastoral approach to accompaniment\, loss\, and hope. \nOrdained to the priesthood after discerning God’s call to ministerial service\, Father Mel brings together pastoral sensitivity\, theological depth\, and a deep love for the Church’s liturgical life. His ministry is shaped by a desire to help people encounter God through prayer\, reflection\, and the rhythms of the liturgical year. \nNote: This talk will be recorded and made available on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-living-with-the-end-in-mind-pt-i/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260211T002500Z
CREATED:20260107T013751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T002500Z
UID:108562-1772841600-1772927999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Pueri Cantores Mid-Atlantic Choral Festival
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 7\, 2026. 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 https://www.pcchoirs.org/2026-mid-atlantic-youth-choral-festival. \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. His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory\, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington\, will be the Principal Celebrant & Homilist of Mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/pueri-cantores-mid-atlantic-choral-festival/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20251205T215627Z
CREATED:20251126T062445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215627Z
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 7\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 8\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\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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