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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T180000
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SUMMARY:Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Saturday\, December 21\, at 6:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine. The Christmas Concert is free and open to the public. Seating will be on first-come\, first-served basis with no ticketing\, advanced registration\, or reservations. All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choir-of-the-basilica-christmas-concert-2024/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T070000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184436Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Rorate Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, December 20\, 2024\, at 7:00 a.m.\, please join the Basilica of the National Shrine and Monsignor Walter R. Rossi\, rector and celebrant\, at the Crypt Church for the celebration of the ancient and beloved Advent tradition of the Rorate Mass in honor of the Blessed Mother\, as part of our celebration of “100 Years of Worship.”  \n\nThis Advent tradition\, dating from the eighth century\, takes its name from the incipit of the Introit of the Fourth Sunday of Advent and the Advent votive Masses of the Blessed Mother: roráte\, coeli\, désuper (drop down\, ye heavens). Traditionally\, the first Mass of the day was celebrated after Lauds or dawn. The Rorate Mass is celebrated before Lauds and before dawn. \nIn the winter darkness\, the faithful would walk to their churches carrying their lanterns or candles to light their way. Upon their arrival\, they would illuminate the church with their lanterns and candles around the altar. As Mass was celebrated the sun rose\, illuminating the interior of the church. Thus\, the symbolism of “Mary\, the Dawn” and “Christ the Perfect Day.” \nEveryone is invited to bring a lantern or a candle to “light their way” and to illuminate the Crypt Church during the celebration of the Eucharist. \nThe Rorate Mass will also be livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass. 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/advent-rorate-mass-2024/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T184454Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184454Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist / Viaticum “Food for the Journey”
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nFather Ismael N. Ayala\, the Director of Liturgy of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, will offer a talk entitled “Eucharist / Viaticum “Food for the Journey.” We invite you to join us in the Crypt Church following the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Wednesday November 20\, 2024. \nFollowing the event\, the presentation will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-viaticum-food-for-the-journey/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T171500
DTSTAMP:20240917T002443Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T002443Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist and Mother Teresa
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nFather Brian Kolodiejchuk\, M.C.\, Ph.D.\, the former Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers and postulator of the Causes of Beatification and Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the director of the Mother Teresa Institute\, will offer a talk entitled “Eucharist and Mother Teresa.” We invite you to join us in the Crypt Church following the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Friday September 20\, 2024. \nFollowing the event\, the presentation will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s website and YouTube channel. \nFr. Brian and His Connection to Mother Teresa\nOn Sunday\, October 15\, 1972\, in the Great Upper Church\, Mother Teresa of Calcutta spoke after Mass. She was in Washington under the auspices of the Catholic Relief Services\, New York. This was the first of several visits by Mother Teresa to the National Shrine. Her final visit was on December 8\, 1995\, two years before her death on September 9\, 1997. \nThe 20-year relationship that Rev. Brian Kolodiejchuk\, a co-founding member of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers\, had with Mother Teresa began five years after her first visit to the National Shrine (1977-97). After her death\, Fr. Brian became the postulator for the cause of her beatification and canonization. \nAs part of this year-long celebration of the “100 Years of Worship” at the National Shrine\, Fr. Brian will share his experiences of Mother Teresa and her understanding of Eucharist. \nSt. Teresa of Calcutta always connected the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and to His presence in the poor. As the Catechism of the Church states\, “The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and the Blood of Christ given up for us\, we must recognize Christ in the poorest\, his brethren\,” (1320). This talk will present how Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity expressed their faith in the Eucharist and served Him in the poorest of the poor. \nAs one of the many who worshipped at the National Shrine\, Mother Teresa also has the unique honor of being one of the saints of the National Shrine. \nBooks Edited By Fr. Brian Available At the Shrine Book Shop \nMother Teresa: Come Be My Light: Private Writings of the Saint of Calcutta\, by Mother Teresa\, edited by Brian Kolodiejchuk M.C.\, (2007); in paperback (2009). \nA Call to Mercy: Hearts to Love\, Hands to Serve\, Mother Teresa; compiled and edited by Brian Kolodiejchuk M.C. (2018). \n 
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-and-mother-teresa/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20240917T002443Z
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SUMMARY:First Catholic Slovak Union Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 14\, 2024\, the First Catholic Slovak Union will celebrate their annual Pilgrimage Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/first-catholic-slovak-union-pilgrimage-2024/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T110000
DTSTAMP:20240917T002443Z
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SUMMARY:Croatian Catholic Community Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 8\, 2024\, the Croatian Catholic Community will celebrate their annual Pilgrimage Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. \nMass will be celebrated in the Crypt Church at 11am by Reverend Maurus Dolcic\, TOR. \nAll are welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/croatian-catholic-community-pilgrimage-2024/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T171500
DTSTAMP:20240819T174917Z
CREATED:20240731T193050Z
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SUMMARY:Ordination Centenary Celebration - Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:This historic image is the property of the National Shrine Archives and protected by copyright. No permission\, either express or implied\, is granted for the electronic transmission\, storage\, retrieval\, or reproduction of this photograph\, other than that related to standard caching practices of web browsers. No parties/individuals visiting or viewing this image may otherwise copy\, modify\, publish\, transmit\, or distribute the contents of the photograph found herein.\n\nOn Easter Sunday 1924\, the liturgical life of the National Shrine began with the celebration of the first Mass in the Crypt Church. Three months later\, in June 1924\, the first ordinations were conferred at the National Shrine. Since that date\, more than 800\,000 Masses have been celebrated along with nearly seven thousand ordinations. \nAs part of our continuing celebration of One Hundred Years of Worship at the National Shrine\, on Thursday\, August 22\, 2024\, the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary\, His Eminence\, Wilton Cardinal Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington and Chair of the National Shrine Board of Trustees\, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving\, at 5:15 p.m. in the Crypt Church. On this Marian feast day\, at this noble shrine\, in honor of our national patroness\, all priests who received orders (tonsure to priesthood and bishop) at the National Shrine and all those who wish to celebrate their priestly ministry as part of this holy centenary are invited to concelebrate.  \nNote: This Mass will be livestreamed on nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ordination-centenary-celebration/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T180000
DTSTAMP:20240814T193723Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T193723Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist - Feeding the World
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nWe invite you to join us in the Crypt Church for the next Heritage Talk on Tuesday\, August 20\, 2024\, following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. Msgr. Robert J. Vitillo\, Secretary General of the International Catholic Migration Commission\, will offer a presentation entitled “Eucharist: Feeding the World.”
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-feeding-the-world/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T130000
DTSTAMP:20240814T193723Z
CREATED:20240418T032339Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist and Dorothy Day
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nWe invite you to join us in the Crypt Church for the next Heritage Talk on Saturday July 20\, 2024\, following the 12:10 p.m. Mass. \nDr. William L. Portier\, PhD\, the former Mary Ann Spearin Chair of Catholic Theology at the University of Dayton\, will offer a presentation entitled “Eucharist and Dorothy Day.” Dr. Portier is the president (2014-18) of the College Theology Society and a member of the National Board of the Lilly Fellows Program Network. \nFollowing the event\, the presentation will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel. \n\nMore About the Talk:\nDr. William L. Portier\, noted theologian\, author\, respected teacher\, will speak on the Eucharist and the life of Dorothy Day. \nThe life of this remarkable woman is filled with many twists and turns\, many epiphanies that help to form a woman of conviction and of faith.  Dr. Portier will speak of Dorothy’s vision of “the importance of making the Eucharist present in our everyday life.” In addition\, he will speak of the sacramental life of the National Shrine and the relationship of Dorothy with the National Shrine\, particularly of one day in December 1932\, when Dorothy attended Mass in the Crypt Church and offered the prayer that would change her life. \nDorothy Day and the Eucharist is not something new; she was already writing about the Mystical Body of Christ in 1935. What is new is the perspective that time and history has given to scholars such as Dr. Portier\, a historical and systematic theologian. \n\nSelect Publications by William L. Portier:\nEvery Catholic An Apostle: A Life of Thomas A. Judge\, CM\, 1868-1933 (Catholic University Press\, 2017). \nDivided Friends: Portraits of the Roman Catholic Modernist Crisis in the United States (2013). \nTradition and Incarnation: Foundations of Christian Theology (1993). \nIsaac Hecker and the First Vatican Council\, Including Hecker’s “Notes in Italy\, 1869-1870” (1985). \nPublication Pending by William L. Portier:\nA Mystical Body in the American Century\, in which Dorothy Day is one of the main figures. Release date to be determined. CUA Press.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-and-dorothy-day/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T184522Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184522Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Music of the Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nDr. Peter Latona\, DMA\, Director of Music of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, will offer a presentation of “Music of the Eucharist”. We invite you to join us in the Crypt Church following the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Thursday June 20\, 2024. \nFollowing the presentation\, the presentation will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-music-of-the-eucharist/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T184522Z
CREATED:20240418T033051Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Mary and the Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nOn Monday May 20\, 2024\, Reverend Bevil Bramwell\, Author and Theologian\, will offer a talk entitled “Mary and the Eucharist.” We invite you to join us in the Crypt Church for this event following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. \nFollowing the presentation\, the reflection will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-mary-and-the-eucharist/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T121000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184538Z
CREATED:20240415T020006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184538Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Talk: Eucharist and Bishop Shahan
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday 2024 marked the centennial anniversary of the celebration of the first Public Mass held inside the National Shrine. The celebration of the inauguration of the liturgical life of this grand and noble votive church in honor of Mary\, the Immaculate Conception\, will be celebrated throughout 2024 and 2025. \nDr. Geraldine M. Rohling\, Archivist-Curator Emerita of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, will offer the first in a series of “Heritage Talks” in celebration of this monumental occasion. Dr. Rohling’s talk is entitled “Eucharist and Bishop Shahan”. We invite you to join us in the Crypt Church following the 12:10 p.m. Mass on Saturday April 20\, 2024. \nFollowing the presentation\, the reflection will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s Website and YouTube Channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/heritage-talk-eucharist-and-bishop-shahan/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTSTAMP:20241217T184538Z
CREATED:20240112T183410Z
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SUMMARY:Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n\n\nTime:\nLocation:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nCrypt Church\n\n\n\nConfessions will be heard on Monday at the regularly scheduled hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon\, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/solemnity-of-the-annunciation-of-the-lord-2024/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T184538Z
CREATED:20240208T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184538Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Carved from the Heart of Jesus: The Practice of Adoration and the Practice of Charity
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. \nDr. Susan Timoney\, S.T.D.\, the Associate Professor of Practice in Pastoral Studies\, Associate Dean for Graduate Ministerial Studies\, Director of the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry\, and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America\, will offer a reflection on the Practice of Adoration and how it relates to the Practice of Charity. The talk will be given on Thursday\, March 21\, 2024\, immediately after the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. \nFollowing the presentations\, reflections will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s YouTube Channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-carved-from-the-heart-of-jesus/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T184538Z
CREATED:20240208T184930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184538Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: What is the True Meaning of Sacrifice?
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. \nRev. Gladstone “Bud” Stevens\, P.S.S.\, the Rector of Theological College\, the National Seminary of The Catholic University of America\, will offer a reflection on what it truly means to Sacrifice. The talk will be given on Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024\, immediately after the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. \nFollowing the presentations\, reflections will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s YouTube Channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-what-is-the-true-meaning-of-sacrifice/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T184538Z
CREATED:20240208T184609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184538Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Faith and Family: Practicing Gratitude
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. \nMrs. Suzanne Tanzi\, the Media and Promotions Manager of Theological College who has two children in Religious Life\, will offer a reflection on the importance of Gratitude in both the faith life and family life. The talk will be given on Wednesday\, February 28\, 2024\, immediately after the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. \nFollowing the presentations\, reflections will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s YouTube Channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-faith-and-family-practicing-gratitude/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T184538Z
CREATED:20240208T183903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184538Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Reflection: Take up your Cross and Follow Me: St. Francis of Assisi and the Stations of the Cross
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. \nRev. Bro. Kevin Smith\, TOR\, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular who is to be ordained a priest in 2024\, will offer our first reflection on the connection between the beloved St. Francis of Assisi and the Stations of the Cross. The talk will be given on Tuesday\, February 20\, 2024\, immediately after the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. \nFollowing the presentations\, reflections will be made available for viewing on the National Shrine’s YouTube Channel.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-reflection-take-up-your-cross-and-follow-me/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T190000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184601Z
CREATED:20231027T183031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184601Z
UID:74593-1702753200-1702753200@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Saturday\, December 16\, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine. The Christmas Concert is free and open to the public. Seating will be on first-come\, first-served basis with no ticketing\, advanced registration\, or reservations. All are welcome to attend!
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choir-of-the-basilica-christmas-concert-2023/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T183000
DTSTAMP:20241217T184636Z
CREATED:20230222T023854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T184636Z
UID:66668-1693938600-1693938600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 5\, 2023\, 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\, USA\, will be the main celebrant and homilist. \nThis annual Mass is celebrated for the repose of Father Vincent R. Capodanno\, MM\, a Catholic Military Chaplain and U.S. Navy Lieutenant who was killed in Vietnam on September 4\, 1967\, as he gave physical and spiritual assistance to wounded and dying Marines of the 1st Marine Division during battle with the North Vietnamese Army.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-memorial-mass-for-father-vincent-capodanno/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230221T193839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:66610-1685145600-1685231999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Mother of Miracles Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 27\, 2023\, members of the Indian Catholic Community will gather in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in honor of Our Lady of Good Health\, Vailankanni\, Mother of Miracles. \nPlease check back for more details.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/mother-of-miracles-pilgrimage-2023/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230225T035743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:66825-1679356800-1679615999@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Lenten Retreat – “Come to me\, all you who labor and are burdened\, and I will give you rest.”
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this retreat has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you for other Lenten Devotions at the National Shrine: www.nationalshrine.org/lent. \nThe 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. During this Lenten season\, the Basilica will host two separate Lenten retreats. \nFather John Paul Mary Zeller\nFather John Paul Mary Zeller\, MFVA\, Employee Chaplain at the Eternal Word Television Network\, will offer a series of retreats on March 21\, March 22\, and March 23. The retreat will begin with 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church\, followed by a reflection. The retreat is open to the public and no tickets or reservations are required. \nFr. John Paul Mary Zeller\, MFVA is a member of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word\, a religious community of men\, founded by the late Mother Mary Angelica\, PCPA. The MFVA’s were founded in 1987 by Mother Mary Angelica to preach and teach the Catholic Faith through the modern means of social communication\, television\, radio\, internet and printed word\, as well as leading retreats and attending to the spiritual and sacramental needs of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. Fr. John Paul was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ by His Excellency Robert J. Baker on June 22\, 2013\, in the Cathedral of St. Paul in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. His current assignment is at the Eternal Word Television Network as the Employee Chaplain as well as Assistant Vocations Director. On Ash Wednesday\, February 10\, 2016\, Father John Paul Mary was commissioned by His Holiness Pope Francis\, a Missionary of Mercy during the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. He received a special mandate to preach and to teach about the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation\, Forgiveness\, the Mercy of God and in Pope Francis own words— “the closeness of God.” Pope Francis reminded each of the Missionaries of Mercy that it is Christ who welcomes\, it is Christ who listens and it is Christ who forgives in the Confessional.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-retreat-2023/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T171500
DTSTAMP:20241217T185057Z
CREATED:20230225T033047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T185057Z
UID:66817-1678382100-1678382100@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Retreat – Eucharistic Revival
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. During this Lenten season\, the Basilica will host two separate Lenten retreats. \nFather Craig Vasek\nFather Craig Vasek\, Specialist in the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis\, will offer the first retreat on March 9th. The retreat will begin with 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church\, followed by a reflection. The retreat is open to the public and no tickets or reservations are required. \nFather Craig Vasek (born 1983) was ordained in 2010 as a priest for the Diocese of Crookston. Having grown up on a small farm\, he entered seminary formation and graduated in 2006 from Cardinal Muench Seminary and North Dakota State University with a Bachelor degree in Philosophy and Humanities. He studied at the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City\, obtaining both a Baccalaureate (2009) and Licentiate (2011) in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome. Upon returning to the Diocese of Crookston\, and serving in multiple parishes\, Father also obtained a Masters in Psychology (2020) from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences of Divine Mercy University\, Arlington\, Virginia. Father Vasek spent the past four years serving at the University of Mary in Bismarck\, North Dakota as the Chaplain of Athletics and Program Director of the Institute for Virtue in Sport\, serving as a faculty member with a dual enrollment in the School of Behavior Sciences as well as the Catholic Studies Program within the School of Arts and Sciences. \nFather Vasek has worked extensively as a retreat director for the Missionaries of Charity of Saint Teresa of Calcutta in Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and North America. He has produced works on the topics of Scripture and the Spiritual Life\, hosted an evangelism ministry through a blog and podcast called Evangelical Disciple\, and is a host for various shows on Real Presence Radio. \nMost recently\, Father Vasek has been appointed to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a Specialist for the National Eucharistic Revival\, serving on the Committee for Evangelization and Catechesis. He was also appointed as one of 50 National Eucharistic Preachers for the Revival.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lenten-retreat-eucharistic-revival/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230204
DTSTAMP:20230222T000119Z
CREATED:20221220T003049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000119Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of Saint Blaise and the Blessing of Throats
DESCRIPTION:Join the Basilica as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Blaise on Friday\, February 3rd. During all Masses\, the faithful will have the opportunity to participate in the Blessing of the Throats. \nFeast of St. Blaise (Crypt Church)\n\n\n\nMass Times:\n\n\n7:00 a.m.\n\n\n8:00 a.m.\n\n\n12:10 p.m.\n\n\n5:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/feast-of-saint-blaise-and-the-blessing-of-throats/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T190000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000120Z
CREATED:20221017T220756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000120Z
UID:63328-1671303600-1671303600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Choir of the Basilica Christmas Concert 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Christmas Concert on Saturday\, December 17\, at 7:00 PM\, in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine. The Christmas Concert is free and open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come\, first-served basis with no ticketing\, advanced registration\, or reservations. All are welcome to attend! \nThis concert will also be livestreamed from nationalshrine.org/mass.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choir-of-the-basilica-christmas-concert-2022/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T160000
DTSTAMP:20221007T205214Z
CREATED:20220825T171926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T205214Z
UID:61727-1668862800-1668873600@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Lourdes Pilgrimage Experience
DESCRIPTION:Mary’s Shrine invites the faithful to a special Lourdes Pilgrimage Experience on Saturday\, November 19\, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers\, the pilgrimage will offer a virtual yet very tangible experience of Lourdes from the Crypt Church of the Basilica. A Plenary Indulgence will be granted to all the faithful who attend\, under the usual conditions. \nDuring the Lourdes Pilgrimage Experience\, pilgrims will be immersed in the Message of Lourdes through prayer\, commentary\, and catechesis; have an opportunity to touch an actual piece of the Grotto Rock where Our Lady\, the Immaculate Conception\, appeared to Saint Bernadette in 1858; and prepare their own petitions to be hand-delivered to the Grotto in France. \nPilgrims will also pray the Rosary during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and\, following Benediction\, will participate in a candlelight procession to the Basilica’s Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes\, a replica of the Grotto. Pilgrims will also receive a bottle of authentic\, undiluted Lourdes Water from the Spring in Lourdes as a keepsake. \nWhat better way to virtually experience Lourdes than to attend this pilgrimage at our nation’s preeminent Marian shrine and patronal church\, the Basilica of the National Shrine\, dedicated to our Lady under her title\, the Immaculate Conception. \nThose who attend are invited to participate in the National Shrine’s 12:10 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church before and the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe in the Great Upper Church after to begin and end this special pilgrimage. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/lourdes-pilgrimage-experience/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Pilgrimage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T190000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000120Z
CREATED:20221017T213600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000120Z
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SUMMARY:Choral Concert for the Commemoration of All Souls
DESCRIPTION:The Choir of the Basilica will offer a one-hour Choral Concert for the Commemoration of All Souls on Wednesday\, November 2nd\, at 7:00 PM in the Crypt Church of the National Shrine. The concert is free and open to the public. Seating will be on a first-come\, first-served basis with no ticketing\, advanced registration\, or reservations. All are welcome to attend! \nThe concert will also be broadcast live on nationalshrine.org/mass. \n  \nView the Program
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/choral-concert-for-the-commemoration-of-all-souls-2022/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T190000
DTSTAMP:20230222T000121Z
CREATED:20220916T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T000121Z
UID:62574-1663786800-1663786800@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory\, Archbishop of Washington and His Grace Metropolitan Borys Gudziak\, Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia invite you to join them in person on September 21\, at 7:00 PM at the Crypt Church in the Basilica in an ecumenical prayer of the Panakhyda (Service for the Deceased) for the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. \nPlease note that this event will not be livestreamed.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/ecumenical-prayer-service-for-peace-in-ukraine/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T183000
DTSTAMP:20220330T194547Z
CREATED:20220329T184748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194547Z
UID:57863-1662489000-1662489000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent Capodanno (Servant of  God)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 6\, 2022\, 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\, USA\, will be the main celebrant and homilist. \nThis annual Mass is celebrated for the repose of Father Vincent R. Capodanno\, MM\, a Catholic Military Chaplain and U.S. Navy Lieutenant who was killed in Vietnam on September 4\, 1967 as he gave physical and spiritual assistance to wounded and dying Marines of the 1st Marine Division during battle with the North Vietnamese Army.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-memorial-mass-for-father-vincent-capodanno-servant-of-god-2022/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T174500
DTSTAMP:20220613T161402Z
CREATED:20220610T192742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T161402Z
UID:59875-1656092700-1656092700@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Global Rosary Relay 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again participate in the Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests on Friday\, June 24 — the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus\, also designated as World Priest Day. The National Shrine’s “leg” of the relay begins at 5:45 p.m.\, immediately following the 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Crypt Church. With the coming of midnight on June 24\, 2022\, the entire world will have been encircled in prayer for our priests on this Annual Global Rosary Relay Day.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-global-rosary-relay-2022/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events,Liturgy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T121000
DTSTAMP:20220330T194527Z
CREATED:20220329T182011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T194527Z
UID:57840-1653135000-1653135000@www.nationalshrine.org
SUMMARY:Annual Maritime Day Mass
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 21st\, 2022\, the Annual Maritime Day Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. in the Crypt Church. The Most Reverend Brendan Cahill\, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria\, Texas and Promoter of “Stella Maris” will be the celebrant and homilist. There are more than 100 AOS chaplains\, maritime deacons and lay ecclesial serving in more than 50 ports. These chaplains serve in ministry to seafarers\, fishermen and women\, their families\, and all who work or travel on the seas.
URL:https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/annual-maritime-day-mass-2022/
LOCATION:Crypt Church
CATEGORIES:All Events
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