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SUMMARY:Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us in celebrating the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. \nSaturday\, September 5\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n4:30 p.m.\nVigil Mass – Great Upper Church\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 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\n12:00 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/twenty-third-sunday-in-ordinary-time-2026/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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SUMMARY:Knights Tower Tours
DESCRIPTION:On September 10\, 2026\, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will celebrate the 63rd Anniversary of the Dedication of the Knights Tower Carillon. To mark this special occasion\, the Basilica will once again provide an extraordinary opportunity to journey up the Tower and view our nation’s capital from a spectacular vantage point. Visitors will ascend the Tower’s elevator to the observation level\, which offers amazing panoramic views of Washington\, D.C. \nThis year\, guests will also enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica’s South Gallery\, where they can experience the magnificence of the Great Upper Church from a unique elevated perspective. From this space\, visitors will also have an up-close look at the remarkable pipes of the South Organ. \nRegistration is now open: Sign up for a free tour. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time and check in at the registration area in the base of the Knights Tower\, near the Chapel of Our Lady of Pompei and the Oratory of Mary\, Queen of Ireland. If you arrive later than your scheduled tour time\, accommodation on a later tour is on a first-come\, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed. \nGeneral Information:\n\nVisitors participating in this event must be able to climb 85 steps to reach the Tower’s Elevator. Visitors with mobility challenges are not advised to participate in this event. Participants with younger children should be aware that this experience involves stairs and may include waiting times of 10–25 minutes. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers and wheelchairs are not permitted\, and storage is not available at the Basilica. \nUse of the Tower’s elevator is required to ascend to the observation level. Visitors who experience claustrophobia\, or any other condition which may be relevant to elevators or small spaces should not participate in this event. Parties may include up to 4 participants. Parties must not exceed 900 pounds. \n\nParking & Transportation:\nThe Basilica offers ample free parking and is within walking distance from the Brookland-CUA Station on Metro’s Red Line. \nProhibited Items:\nProhibited items cannot be stored. Please leave all prohibited items in your vehicle or at home.\nFood and drink are not permitted.\nBags\, suitcases\, camera cases\, large purses\, and other bulky items are not permitted.\nThe use of tripods is not permitted\, though photography is permitted.\nStrollers\, wheelchairs\, and other assistive mobility equipment are not permitted.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/knights-tower-tours-2026/
LOCATION:Knights Tower
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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SUMMARY:Mass to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica in commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Friday\, September 11\, 2026. \nOn that horrific day 25 years ago\, the nation gathered in prayer at the Basilica\, filling Mary’s Shrine as people came together for Mass – in shock\, in tears\, and in prayer\, gathering in the presence of God in Mary’s House. \nOn this 25th anniversary\, we gather once again to remember those who died\, honor the brave first responders and members of our Armed Forces who answered the nation’s call in its aftermath\, and entrust to the mercy of God all affected by that tragic day. \nThe Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio\, Archbishop for the Military Services\, USA\, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nThis Mass will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mass-to-commemorate-the-25th-anniversary-of-9-11/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
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SUMMARY:29th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\, the Indian American Catholic Association (IACA) will hold its 29th Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Health. \nSaturday\, September 12\n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation and additional information:\n\n\n12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.\nConfessions – Great Upper Church\,\nOur Lady of the Rosary Chapel\, Miraculous Medal Chapel\n\n\n12:30 p.m.\nLighting of the Pilgrimage Lamp; Rosary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:15 p.m.\nProcession with Image and Flags – Mooney Walk\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nWelcome – Great Upper Church\n\n\n1:45 p.m.\nCrowning of Mary – Great Upper Church\n\n\n2:15 p.m.\nPilgrimage Mass – Great Upper Church\nMost Reverend Gabriele G. Caccia\, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States – Principal Celebrant & Homilist\n\n\n3:45 p.m.\nProcession to the Our Lady of Vailankanni Oratory – Crypt Church\n\n\n4:00 p.m.\nLighting of Candles\, Blessing of Children and Rosaries\, Sprinkling Rite\, Novena Prayer – Crypt Church
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/29th-annual-pilgrimage-to-our-lady-of-good-health/
LOCATION:The Basilica
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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