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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.
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LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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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
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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
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