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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T143000
DTSTAMP:20260220T214746Z
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UID:110042-1780237800-1780237800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\, 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-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20251205T220239Z
CREATED:20251126T191207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T220239Z
UID:106277-1780185600-1780271999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Solemn Mass of the Holy Trinity will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, May 30\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 31\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/solemnity-of-the-most-holy-trinity-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T182736Z
CREATED:20260522T222910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T182736Z
UID:113356-1780146000-1780146000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Rosary for Peace with Pope Leo XIV
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 30\, at 1:00 p.m. ET\, the Basilica will join Pope Leo XIV and Marian shrines around the world in a Rosary for Peace\, prayed at the invitation of the Holy See for nations suffering from armed conflict. \nThe Basilica unites in this global moment of prayer\, presided over by the Most Reverend Gabriele G. Caccia\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. The Rosary will be prayed simultaneously with the Holy Father\, who will lead the worldwide Rosary from the Vatican Gardens. The Vatican will utilize livestream footage from the Basilica in their live coverage of the event. \nAll are invited to participate in person in the Great Upper Church or via livestream at nationalshrine.org/mass. \nView the press release here.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/rosary-for-peace-with-pope-leo-xiv/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260430T065643Z
CREATED:20260219T230910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T065643Z
UID:110039-1780099200-1780185599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, members of the Indian Catholic Community will gather in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in honor of Our Lady of Good Health\, Vailankanni\, Mother of Miracles. \nSaturday\, May 30\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Memorial Hall Chapels\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nProcession to the Crypt Church from Mary’s Garden – Mary’s Garden\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nIntroduction of Speaker – Crypt Church\n\n\n1:50 p.m.\nRosary by Children – Crypt Church\n\n\n2:15 p.m.\nAddressing the Children – Crypt Church\nSpecial Prayers and Presentation of the Names\n\n\n2:45 p.m.\nMass – Crypt Church\nBlessing of the Sick to take place after Final Blessing\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nProcession to the Oratory – Our Lady of Vailankanni Oratory\n\n\n4:15 p.m.\nMukhadarshanam – Our Lady of Vailankanni Oratory\nExposition of the statue of Our Lady of Good Health\nPresentation of the Children’s Names\nBlessing and Distribution of Holy Oil
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-mother-of-miracles-pilgrimage-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260211T004855Z
CREATED:20251126T190726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T004855Z
UID:106275-1779580800-1779667199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Pentecost Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. \nSaturday\, May 23\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 24\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\nWilton Cardinal Gregory\, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Juan Esposito-Garcia\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante Principal 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/pentecost-sunday-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T121000
DTSTAMP:20260512T033247Z
CREATED:20260219T230434Z
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UID:110037-1779538200-1779538200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. 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. The Most Reverend Frank R. Schuster\, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle\, and Bishop Promoter of Stella Maris\, will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T051352Z
CREATED:20260219T230119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T051352Z
UID:110035-1779030000-1779030000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\, the Archdiocese for the Military Services\, U.S.A. will host its annual Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass. Honoring 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. \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m.\nConfessions – Crypt Church Apses\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nRosary – Crypt Church\nLed by the Military Council of Catholic Women\n\n\n3:50 p.m.\nProcession of Papal Orders – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Presider\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\nArchbishop Timothy P. Broglio – Principal Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/archdiocese-for-the-military-services-u-s-a-pilgrimage-and-memorial-mass-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260512T034415Z
CREATED:20251126T190203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T034415Z
UID:106271-1778976000-1779062399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Ascension of our Lord\, Jesus Christ. Join us also at 4:00 p.m. for Solemn Vespers in the Great Upper Church. \nSaturday\, May 16\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 17\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 Ascension – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de la Ascensión – Gran Iglesia Superior\n\n\n4:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Vespers – Great Upper Church\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nArchdiocese for the Military Services\, USA Pilgrimage and Memorial Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\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/solemnity-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260507T225437Z
CREATED:20251126T083233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T225437Z
UID:106261-1778371200-1778457599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, May 9\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 10\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\nMost Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Bishop Designate of Wheeling-Charleston – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\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/sixth-sunday-of-easter-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20251205T220216Z
CREATED:20251126T083036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T220216Z
UID:106254-1777766400-1777852799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, May 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 3\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/fifth-sunday-of-easter-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260423T041618Z
CREATED:20260219T225812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T041618Z
UID:110033-1777680000-1777766399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:23rd Annual Asian & Pacific Island Catholics Marian Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, 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. \n\nView the Event Flier\nSaturday\, May 2\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nProcession of Images and Banners – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nCall to Prayer – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:50 p.m.\nCrowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:55 p.m.\nWelcome and Blessing of Rosaries – Great Upper Church\nMonsignor Vito A. Buonanno\, Director of Pilgrimages\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nRosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:30 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass\nMost Reverend Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/23rd-annual-asian-pacific-island-catholics-marian-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20251205T215906Z
CREATED:20251126T081418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215906Z
UID:106248-1777161600-1777247999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, April 25\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 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\n12:00 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/fourth-sunday-of-easter-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20251205T215903Z
CREATED:20251126T081405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215903Z
UID:106247-1776556800-1776643199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Third Sunday of Easter. \nSaturday\, April 18\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 19\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-easter-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260211T004343Z
CREATED:20251126T080828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T004343Z
UID:106245-1775952000-1776038399@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Divine Mercy Sunday
DESCRIPTION:As we conclude the Easter Octave\, we celebrate and give thanks to our almighty God for His mercy that was bestowed upon us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. \nSaturday\, April 11\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 12\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 Divine Mercy – Great Upper Church\nDonald Cardinal Wuerl\, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala\, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington – Celebrante Principal 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/divine-mercy-sunday-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T121000
DTSTAMP:20260410T030319Z
CREATED:20260409T171007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T030319Z
UID:111645-1775909400-1775909400@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Prayer Vigil for Peace
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for a Prayer Vigil for Peace on Saturday\, April 11\, at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. \nIn his Urbi et Orbi address on Easter Sunday\, our Holy Father\, Pope Leo XIV remarked: “I invite everyone to join me in a prayer vigil for peace that we will celebrate here in Saint Peter’s Basilica next Saturday\, April 11.” \nIn response to the Holy Father’s initiative\, the Basilica’s Mass and Prayer Vigil at 12:10 p.m. will coincide with the Pope’s own vigil at 6:00 p.m. (Rome time). \nHis Eminence\, Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist of this Mass. \nThis Mass will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/prayer-vigil-for-peace/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260211T004140Z
CREATED:20251126T080125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T004140Z
UID:106242-1775347200-1775433599@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:Alleluia! He is Risen! We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. \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\n12:00 Noon*\nSolemn Mass of Easter Sunday – Great Upper Church\nRobert Cardinal McElroy\, Archbishop of Washington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne de Pascua – Gran Iglesia Superior\nReverendísimo Timothy P. Broglio\, Arzobispo para los Servicios Militares\, EE.UU. – Celebrante Principal y Homilista\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. \nPlease note: there are no confessions on Easter Sunday.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/easter-sunday-of-the-lords-resurrection-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260211T002918Z
CREATED:20251126T071434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T002918Z
UID:106240-1775260800-1775347199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts for and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. \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 Hostýn\n\n\n\nSolemn Easter Vigil\nWe invite you to join us as we celebrate the first liturgical celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord\, the Solemn Easter Vigil. The Easter Vigil will feature the Service of Light\, which includes the Blessing of the Fire and a Candlelight Procession through the darkened Great Upper Church. The Choir and Brass of the Basilica will provide sacred music for the solemn liturgy. 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\n8:00 p.m.*\nSolemn Easter Vigil – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-saturday-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260401T192503Z
CREATED:20251126T071112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T192503Z
UID:106238-1775174400-1775260799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:As we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord\, join the Basilica today to pray the Stations of the Cross\, seek the Lord’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation\, venerate the relics of Christ’s Passion\, listen to meditations on the Passion\, and partake in the solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion.\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 Hostýn\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\nVeneration of the Relics of the Lord’s Passion\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.\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\nChristophe 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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260211T002842Z
CREATED:20251126T065549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T002842Z
UID:106234-1775088000-1775174399@www.nationalshrine.org
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 Hostýn\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\, 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\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\n*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/holy-thursday-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260211T002727Z
CREATED:20251126T064846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T002727Z
UID:106232-1774742400-1774828799@www.nationalshrine.org
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\, March 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 29\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 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n2:30 p.m.*\nMisa Solemne del Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor – 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/palm-sunday-of-the-lords-passion-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T171500
DTSTAMP:20260211T203704Z
CREATED:20260206T054720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203704Z
UID:109391-1774458900-1774458900@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Living With the End in Mind - Pt. III
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 next talk in this series will be entitled: Living With the End in Mind\, Part III. On March 25\, Cheryl Guidry Tyiska\, Manager of Outreach and Education for Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington will offer a presentation. \nWhy should the Catholic Church’s position on death and dying make us hopeful? In this pilgrim journey of life\, our focus is not only on how to live this earthly life\, but on how to attain eternal life in heaven. Offering both practical advice and theological insights into the end of life\, this talk seeks to educate the faithful on how we as Catholics are blessed to have the Church’s teaching on death and dying. \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-iii/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260108T223902Z
CREATED:20260107T020449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T223902Z
UID:108580-1774396800-1774483199@www.nationalshrine.org
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: \nTuesday\, March 24\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Blessed Sacrament Chapel\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 25\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-the-annunciation-of-the-lord-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20251205T215638Z
CREATED:20251126T063514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215638Z
UID:106228-1774137600-1774223999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 21\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nMass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 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 – 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/fifth-sunday-of-lent-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260108T223826Z
CREATED:20260107T020006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T223826Z
UID:108576-1773878400-1773964799@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: \nWednesday\, March 18\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Crypt Church\n\n\n\nThursday\, 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-2026/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T171500
DTSTAMP:20260211T203659Z
CREATED:20260206T044329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T203659Z
UID:109385-1773854100-1773854100@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Living With the End in Mind - Pt. II
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 next talk in this series will be entitled: Living With the End in Mind\, Part II. On March 18\, Cheryl Guidry Tyiska\, Manager of Outreach and Education for Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington will offer a presentation. \nWhy should the Catholic Church’s position on death and dying make us hopeful? In this pilgrim journey of life\, our focus is not only on how to live this earthly life\, but on how to attain eternal life in heaven. Offering both practical advice and theological insights into the end of life\, this talk seeks to educate the faithful on how we as Catholics are blessed to have the Church’s teaching on death and dying. \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-ii/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260128T231426Z
CREATED:20260128T025502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T231426Z
UID:109130-1773576000-1773576000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Dedication of the Outdoor Way of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica on Sunday\, March 15\, 2026\, for the celebration of the 4th Sunday of Lent. The 12:00 Noon Solemn Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. \nFollowing this Mass\, the newest place of prayer at the Basilica will be dedicated—the Outdoor Way of the Cross. Located on the North grounds of the Shrine\, the Outdoor Way of the Cross will offer visitors and pilgrims a chance to meditate upon the Passion of Christ and to pray the Stations of the Cross.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/dedication-of-the-outdoor-way-of-the-cross/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260313T171243Z
CREATED:20251126T062908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T171243Z
UID:106225-1773532800-1773619199@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. \nSaturday\, March 14\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nClosing Mass of the 40 Hours Devotion  – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Paul S. Loverde\, Bishop Emeritus of Arlington – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 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 and Dedication of the Outdoor Way of the Cross – Great Upper Church\nChristophe Cardinal Pierre\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\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. \nAt the conclusion of the 12:00 Noon Mass\, Cardinal Christophe Pierre will dedicate the Outdoor Way of the Cross\, located on the North grounds of the Basilica. All are welcome. \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-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260310T191703Z
CREATED:20260107T015209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T191703Z
UID:108570-1773273600-1773532799@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:40 Hours Devotion
DESCRIPTION:On March 12-14\, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host the annual Lenten practice of 40 Hours Devotion. During the 40 Hours Devotion\, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar in solemn adoration for 40 hours. \n\n\nThe 40 Hours Devotion will begin with the Opening Mass on Thursday\, March 12\, at 5:15 p.m.* The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA\, will celebrate the Opening Mass. The observance will conclude with the Closing Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde\, Bishop Emeritus of Arlington\, on Saturday\, March 14\, at 4:30 p.m.* \n\n\nAfter the Opening Mass\, Adoration will take place continuously\, to include overnight hours\, through the Closing Mass on Saturday\, March 14\, at 4:30 p.m. The Closing Mass will conclude with a Eucharistic Procession through the Great Upper Church\, followed by Solemn Benediction. \n\n\nThe Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the Basilica’s regularly scheduled hours (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) in the Chapel of Our Lady of Hostýn\, the Confessional Chapel. \n\n\nAt this mid-point of Lent\, the faithful are invited to take part in this special devotion to draw close to the Lord in adoration\, honoring the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. \n\n*Both Masses will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/40-hours-devotion-2026/
LOCATION:Great Upper Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20251205T215627Z
CREATED:20251126T062445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T215627Z
UID:106222-1772928000-1773014399@www.nationalshrine.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260211T002500Z
CREATED:20260107T013751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T002500Z
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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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