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Welcome to America’s Catholic Church: Plan Your Visit

The National Shrine, also known as Mary’s Shrine, receives nearly one million visitors annually and has been visited by Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, Saint Pope John Paul II, and Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, among others. We hope that you can join us in person and are here to help you as you learn more about the Basilica – America’s Catholic Church!

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 2023

April 2

As we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, we rejoice in Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and…

Holy Thursday

April 6

As we prepare our hearts and minds at the Table of the Lord, we invite you to join us for…

Good Friday

April 7

We invite you to join us as we commemorate the earthly death of our Lord. Please note: there are no…

Holy Saturday

April 8

We invite you to join us as we prepare our hearts for and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. Confessions Time: Location:…

Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection

April 9

Alleluia! He is Risen! We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord…

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 16

As we conclude the Easter Octave, we celebrate and give thanks to our almighty God for His mercy that was…

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There are a multiple ways to tour the National Shrine.
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Guided Tour

If you desire to tour the Shrine, we offer guided tours that last just under one hour. Guided tours include visits to chapels on both levels, and include information about the background of the Shrine, the architecture, and the sacred artwork.

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Suggested Itineraries

Whether you are just stopping by for an introductory self-tour, are part of a School or Church Group Pilgrimage, or a one-day Diocesan Pilgrimage, view our sample schedules to ensure that your visit is a valuable spiritual experience.

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Virtual Tour

Take our 360° Virtual Tours to see the Basilica’s Great Upper Church, the Great Upper Church Sanctuary, the Crypt Church and the Memorial Hall. With the click of your mouse, you can view the inside of the National Shrine!

What To Do & See

Learn more about the Basilica as you prepare for your next visit.

Hours & Location

We look forward to your next visit to the Basilica.

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Plan to visit the Basilica?

The Basilica is the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and is among the ten largest churches in the world. Review our hours and location details to help plan your next trip.

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Interactive Map

Learn more about the Basilica’s architecture and sacred art.

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Cafeteria

View cafeteria hours and make group arrangements.

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Bookstore

View bookstore hours and search for resources online.

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Gift Shop

Plan your visit to the National Shrine Shops and shop online.