March 2019
24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion
Opening Mass of 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion In observance of Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24…
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Closing Mass of 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate…
Find out more »May 2019
Annual Maritime Day Mass
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception invites the faithful to attend the Annual Maritime Day Mass…
Find out more »20th Annual Healing Mass and Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Mother of Miracles
The Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage will take place on May 25, 2019 at 12:30 p.m in the Crypt Church at…
Find out more »Our Lady of Lujan Pilgrimage
The annual Argentinian Pilgrimage of Our Lady of Lujan will take place on Sunday, May 26 at 1:30 p.m. in…
Find out more »June 2019
Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
In 2018, our Holy Father, Pope Francis announced a new memorial celebrating the Virgin Mary’s role as “Mother of the…
Find out more »Global Rosary Relay for Priests
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again participate in the Annual Global Rosary Relay…
Find out more »September 2019
Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of God)
Join us on Wednesday, September 4 for the Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of God). His Excellency, the…
Find out more »Mother of Africa Pilgrimage
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Cultural Diversity and…
Find out more »October 2019
Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage
The faithful of the Diocese of Wilmington are invited to participate in their 6th Annual pilgrimage to the Basilica of…
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Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Choral Concert
In addition to the Basilica's regular schedule of Masses on Saturday, November 2, for the Commemoration of All the Faithful…
Find out more »Aid to the Church in Need: A Night of Witness Vespers
Join Aid to the Church in Need and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on November…
Find out more »January 2020
Mass in Honor of the Infant Jesus of Prague
The Faithful are invited to attend a special Mass on Sunday, January 12th honoring the Infant of Prague. All embassies…
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The Feast of Saint Blaise and Blessing of the Throats
Join us on Monday, February 3rd for the Feast of Saint Blaise. During all Masses, the faithful will have the…
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Annual Global Rosary Relay 2020
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again participate in the Annual Global Rosary Relay…
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Choral Concert for the Commemoration of All Souls
In addition to the Basilica’s regular schedule of Masses on Monday, November 2nd, for the Commemoration of All the Faithful…
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Archdiocese of the Military Services USA Capodanno Mass
Join us on Tuesday, September 7th for the Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of God). His Excellency,…
Find out more »Mass in Honor of the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris
We invite you to join us on Thursday, September 16th at 12:10 p.m. for Mass in Honor of the Cathedral…
Find out more »November 2021
For Healing and Hope: A Choral Concert on the Commemoration of All Souls
On Tuesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m., The Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine, under the direction of…
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Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2021
The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Friday, December 10, at 7PM in the Crypt…
Find out more »March 2022
Lenten Reflection: Hope from Ashes
Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts, responding in humility and repentance as we consider…
Find out more »Lenten Reflection: Encountering God Through Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts, responding in humility and repentance as we consider…
Find out more »Lenten Reflection: Journey Through Lent with Mary
Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts, responding in humility and repentance as we consider…
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Lenten Reflection: Holy Week: Identify with Christ the Servant
Lent is a time for all of us to examine our hearts, responding in humility and repentance as we consider…
Find out more »May 2022
Annual Maritime Day Mass
On Saturday, May 21st, 2022, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church.…
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Annual Global Rosary Relay 2022
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again participate in the Annual Global Rosary Relay…
Find out more »September 2022
Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of God)
Join us on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., for the Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant…
Find out more »Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine
His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington and His Grace Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia invite…
Find out more »November 2022
Choral Concert for the Commemoration of All Souls
The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Choral Concert for the Commemoration of All Souls on Wednesday, November…
Find out more »Lourdes Pilgrimage Experience
Mary’s Shrine invites the faithful to a special Lourdes Pilgrimage Experience on Saturday, November 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00…
Find out more »December 2022
Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2022
The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 17, at 7:00 PM, in the…
Find out more »February 2023
Feast of Saint Blaise and the Blessing of Throats
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise on Friday, February 3rd. During all Masses, the faithful…
Find out more »March 2023
Lenten Retreat – Eucharistic Revival
The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts…
Find out more »CANCELLED – Lenten Retreat – “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this retreat has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you…
Find out more »May 2023
Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, members of the Indian Catholic Community will gather in the Crypt Church of the Basilica…
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Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno
Join us on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. for the Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant…
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Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2023
The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the…
Find out more »February 2024
Lenten Reflection: Take up your Cross and Follow Me: St. Francis of Assisi and the Stations of the Cross
The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts…
Find out more »Lenten Reflection: Faith and Family: Practicing Gratitude
The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts…
Find out more »March 2024
Lenten Reflection: What is the True Meaning of Sacrifice?
The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts…
Find out more »Lenten Reflection: Carved from the Heart of Jesus: The Practice of Adoration and the Practice of Charity
The season of Lent is a time to reflect on the solemnity of the Lord’s sacrifice and prepare our hearts…
Find out more »April 2024
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord. The celebration of Mass will take…
Find out more »Heritage Talk: Eucharist and Bishop Shahan
Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine.…
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