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Mass Schedules

Livestreaming Sundays at 12:00 pm ET and 2:30 p.m. (en español)

Sunday Masses

Crypt Church:
7:30 a.m.

Great Upper Church:
9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, 2:30 p.m. (en español), and 4:30 p.m.

Daily Masses (Monday-Friday)

Crypt Church:
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 5:15 p.m.

Daily Masses (Saturday)

Crypt Church
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 12:10 p.m.

Great Upper Church (Sunday Vigil):
4:30 p.m.

Holy Days of Obligation Masses

Vigil Mass:
5:15 p.m.

Morning:
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon:
12:10 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (en español), and 5:15 p.m.

* Please note: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (Solemnity of Mary) have special Mass schedules, please see the event posts for details.

Confession Schedules

Sunday

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (En Espanol)

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

No Confessions on:

Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

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Crypt Church

March 2026

Lenten Reflection: Living With the End in Mind – Pt. I

March 5 @ 5:15 pm
The Crypt Church of the National Shrine
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… Find out more »

Lenten Reflection: Living With the End in Mind – Pt. II

March 18 @ 5:15 pm
The Crypt Church of the National Shrine
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… Find out more »

Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

March 19
St Joseph holding Jesus mosaic in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica.
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: Wednesday, March 18 Time: Location and additional… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

March 25
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: Tuesday, March 24 Time: Location and additional information: 5:15 p.m.… Find out more »

Lenten Reflection: Living With the End in Mind – Pt. III

March 25 @ 5:15 pm
The Crypt Church of the National Shrine
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… Find out more »

June 2026

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 12
sacred heart of jesus
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. In November 2025, at the Plenary Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the U.S. bishops voted… Find out more »

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

June 24
John the Baptist baptizing Jesus as portrayed in mosaic in the Rosary Garden
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Tuesday, June 23 Time: Location and Additional Information: 5:15 p.m. Vigil Mass – Crypt Church Wednesday, June 24 Time:… Find out more »

September 2026

Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno

September 3 @ 6:30 pm
Join us on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. for the Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of God). His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services,… Find out more »

Croatian Catholic Community Pilgrimage

September 13
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Croatian Catholic Community will celebrate their annual Pilgrimage Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. More details to follow. Find out more »

October 2026

Conventual Franciscan Pilgrimage

October 10
The interior of the Crypt Church at the National Shrine
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, we welcome the Conventual Franciscans to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for their annual pilgrimage. More details to follow. Find out more »

Anniversary of the Granting of the Title of Minor Basilica

October 12
The National Shrine during sunset
We invite you to join us on Monday, October 12, as we mark the anniversary of the elevation of the National Shrine to the rank of a minor basilica. Monday, October 12 Time: Location and… Find out more »
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