Events

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• Thanksgiving Day

  Nov 26

  Thanksgiving Day

  November 26

  The Basilica is open on Thanksgiving Day. We invite you to join us this day and give thanks to God in the Holy Mass, for the sacrament in which we partake of, the Holy Eucharist,…
• First Sunday of Advent

  Nov 29

  First Sunday of Advent

  November 29

  We invite you to join us in celebrating the First Sunday of Advent. Saturday, November 28 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Great Upper Church Sunday, November 29 Time: Location and…
• Holy Childhood Association Artwork Awards

  Dec 4

  Holy Childhood Association Artwork Awards

  December 4

  On Friday, December 4, 2026, the Holy Childhood Association will host its 2026 Artwork Awards at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. Opening remarks and the conferral of awards in Memorial Hall…
• Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage

  Dec 5

  Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage

  December 5

  On Saturday, December 5, 2026, the Haitian Catholic Community is invited to participate in the Annual Haitian Catholic Community Pilgrimage. More details to follow.
• Second Sunday of Advent

  Dec 6

  Second Sunday of Advent

  December 6

  We invite you to join us in celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent. Saturday, December 5 Time: Location and additional information: 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Crypt Church Sunday, December 6 Time: Location and additional…
• Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  Dec 8

  Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  December 8

  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…